We’ve got something truly special for you today! This episode was recorded live from the TN Flavors event at Nashville State Community College, home of the incredible Randy Rayburn School for Culinary Arts. It was an amazing night filled with food, community, and conversation—and we had so much fun capturing it all!
We spoke with a fantastic mix of chefs, entrepreneurs, city leaders, and hospitality pros—each with their own unique story and perspective. It’s a celebration of everything that makes Nashville’s food and hospitality scene so vibrant.
👥 Here’s who you’ll hear from, in order of appearance:
Lous the Sous & Chef Christopher from Café Margot
Travis McVey, Founder of Heroes Vodka
Carmelo & Corrado Savarino, Owners of Savarino’s Cucina
Tom Druffel, Director of Hospitality at Nashville State & Metro Council Member, District 23
John Drake, Chief of Police, Metropolitan Nashville
Leesa LeClaire, President of the Greater Nashville Hospitality Association (GNHA)
Craig Clift, Partner at Elliston Place Soda Shop & Midtown Café
Alyssa Gangeri, Partner at Buttermilk Ranch
Joy Styles, Metro Council Member, District 32
Every conversation brought something fresh—from passion for local ingredients and entrepreneurship to the power of culinary education and community connection.
🎧 Whether you’re in the industry or just love good food and good people, this episode is for you. Tune in, enjoy, and let us know what you think!
🔗 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow food lovers!
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