Nashville Restaurant Radio

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Matthew Clements, Partner at Robins Insurance Agency, and a trusted expert in hospitality-focused risk management. Before we dive into our conversation, I take a moment to share some background on the Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance (NARA) — a growing community of local restaurant owners working together to leverage collective buying power, improve vendor relationships, and support each other ...

In this powerful and practical episode, we sit down with Kristine Mylls, founder of Mylls Hospitality Marketing, right after her return from the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Kristine brings the heat with her Top 10 actionable tips restaurant operators can implement today to improve their marketing efforts. From current trends to the rise of hospitality influencers, we cover it all—with plenty of laughs and real ...

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Ken Pelletier, Co-Founder of Calexo, to break down the newly signed legislation HB 1376, recently approved by Governor Bill Lee.

Ken brings clarity to what this bill actually means for the Tennessee hospitality and beverage industry, especially for restaurants and bars looking to serve hemp-derived THC beverages.

We cover:

• ✅ What’s changing under HB 1376

• 📅 When the new regulations go into effe...

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, host Brandon Styll sits down with Vince Lanni, a multifaceted leader in Nashville's hospitality scene. Vince wears many hats: he's the General Manager at Greenery Co., a fresh, fast-casual restaurant in Hillsboro Village known for its locally sourced salads, bowls, and seasonal dishes . He's also the founder of Serve Up Strategies, a consultancy dedicated to helping bars and restaurant...

We’re thrilled to welcome Leesa Leclaire, President & CEO of the Greater Nashville Hospitality Association (GNHA), to the podcast today!

In this episode, Leesa breaks down the important work the GNHA is doing to support and advocate for local restaurants and hospitality businesses. We dive into the current state of the industry in Nashville, the challenges operators are facing, and the exciting ways GNHA is stepping up to make a...

This special episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio was recorded live at Team Hidi 2025, Giving Kitchen’s annual fundraiser hosted at iconic Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. The energy was electric, the cause was powerful, and the stories were unforgettable.

We set up our mobile studio and spent the evening speaking with passionate supporters of Giving Kitchen, an organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance to food service wo...

In this episode, we hit the road to Waynesboro, Tennessee, to sit down with Jason Crews, owner of C&B Linen. Get ready—this company is shaking up the linen rental industry in a big way.

C&B Linen is all about transparency and simplicity. No contracts. No sneaky “creative” fees. Just top-tier quality and unmatched service. Sounds too good to be true? We thought so too—until we heard how they’re making it happen.

Jason shares t...

Today’s guest is the amazing Olivia Britton – Publisher of NFocus Magazine and Executive Director of the Music City Food and Wine Festival!

We dive deep into all the details of this year’s event – from how it’s coming together behind the scenes to what attendees can expect during one of Nashville’s most anticipated weekends. Olivia walks us through the full experience, including the highly-anticipated Iron Fork, which is happening r...

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 s...

In this episode, we sit down with Henry Roberts, the Founder and Owner of Two Hands in The Gulch and Franklin. Henry shares his incredible journey, from growing up in Sydney, Australia, to traveling to America, opening his first Two Hands location in New York City, and eventually expanding into Nashville.

We dive into the challenges and triumphs of building a restaurant brand, his experiences in the industry, and what led him to Mus...

Welcome back to another episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio! Today, we’re sitting down with Sean Lyons, Managing Partner of Up Hospitality, the group behind Germantown Cafe, Park Cafe, and their newest addition, Karrington Rowe in Brentwood.

Sean shares his passion for community-driven restaurants, how Up Hospitality approaches hospitality and growth, and the story behind their Park Cafe acquisition. Of course, we also dive deep i...

In this episode, we’re joined by Elodie Habert, who made the bold move from the South of France to Nashville in 2018 and never looked back. She shares her inspiring journey of opening Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe, the challenges of securing her own brick-and-mortar space, and the importance of building a business rooted in community and local artisan support.

We also dive into her exciting collaboration with Miel, happening on ...

We’re back with an all-new episode, featuring the one and only Claire Crowell! Claire is the President at A. Marshall Hospitality and the CEO of Hattie Jane’s Creamery. This marks her fourth time on the show, and she always brings incredible insights into the restaurant industry.

Claire also writes The Out of the Weeds Collective, where she shares her thoughts on restaurant leadership and leadership in general.

In this episode, we di...

We’re back with a special bonus episode featuring two incredible guests: Marcio Florez, owner of Limo Peruvian Eatery, and Nick Dillard, an Area Manager for Performance Food Service. But beyond their current roles, both Marcio and Nick are proud alumni of The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State Community College!

In this episode, we dive into TN Flavors, a premier culinary event that brings together the best of ...

On this all-new episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we’re joined by Ken Pelltier and Ian Colon, the COO and CEO of Calexo!

Calexo is a trailblazing hemp-derived THC beverage available in three refreshing flavors: Cucumber Citron, Citrus Rose, and Semi Tropic (my personal favorite!).

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ The process behind creating Calexo
✅ The science that makes it unique
✅ The brand’s origin story and concept

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In this episode, we’re joined by Marta Grumberg, an accountant based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who specializes in restaurant accounting. Marta reached out to share her expertise on the unique financial challenges and opportunities in the restaurant industry.We cover a lot, including:How to identify hidden costs in restaurant operations 🔍Practical strategies to optimize cash flow 💡Why proper cost analysis is crucial for settin...

Guest: Jen Freeman – Owner of Haunted Murfreesboro, a walking tour exploring the haunted history of downtown Murfreesboro, TN.

👻 Episode Highlights:

• Jen shares chilling ghost stories and the eerie past of Murfreesboro’s downtown square.
• Brandon recounts his own supernatural experience from just last week.
• Stick around until the end, where Brandon tells the incredible story of when Jen visited Mere Bulles to scout for a ...

On today’s episode, we’re kicking off the new year with an incredible guest—Stephen Faust, Chef and Partner at McGuffin Catering. Stephen takes us behind the scenes of life on film sets, sharing fascinating stories from the culinary world of entertainment. We also dive into his inspiring journey of 28 years of sobriety and discuss the challenges he faced evacuating his home during the California fires.

But that’s not all! In the in...

In this episode of Nashville Restaurant Radio, we’re thrilled to welcome Ray McBride, CEO of Black Sheep Tequila, a Nashville-based tequila brand that’s making waves in the spirits industry.

Ray brings his high-energy style and passion for tequila as he shares:

• The story behind Black Sheep Tequila and what inspired the brand’s unique name.
• Why their tequila is considered the best in the world, with their Añejo earning doub...