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Saltine Restaurant: New Seafood in Town
Saltine (I love that name!) is now open in Nashville! Featuring fresh seafood, po’boys, steaks, salads, and a raw bar, Saltine has something for everyone. Take it from Maddie on Yelp - “Saltine has a delectable menu packed with all different styles and ways of serving...

Networking for More Introverted People: How to Break the Ice
Networking certainly isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. Our introvert friends out there may find it an especially daunting task. The good news? Anyone can be good at networking. And everyone can get more comfortable with networking. All you need is a good strategy! Don’t be...

Get Your Party Started Off Right with Keith Kranz of Grand Central Party!
Whether your party is next week (YIKES!) or next year, there is always time for a solid plan to start things off right and keep the momentum going. Grand Central Party Rental has been serving the Middle Tennessee area since 1999, evolving and constantly growing to...

Bonnaroo: The Festival that Affects the Whole Town!
Tickets are on SALE NOW!! Do you have yours? Don’t miss this year’s Bonnaroo festival, with live music, camping, food, and much more! The Bonnaroo experience features: Music. And lots of it. With 10+ stages, featuring over 130 live performances over the course of the...

Fat Bottom Brewing Company: Keeping It Local!
Did you know that Nashville’s first brewery was established in 2012? You should visit this local restaurant today! Fat Bottom Brewing Company was the dream of owner and founder, Ben Bredesen. Ben learned about the science of brewing through hours and hours of...

Let’s Party! How to Make the Most of Your Networking
When you think of networking, you may think of strategy, goals, business cards, and elevator speeches. You may sweat a little thinking of an evening of introductions, small talk, and business development. But, did you know networking should be FUN?! Get the party...

Let’s See How the Cookie Crumbles with Cookie Advantage Nashville & Bruce Lange!
A member of our Nashville Locals group was featured in the December 2017 issue (page 18) of the Hendersonville Lifestyle magazine. Meet our very own Bruce Lange of Cookie Advantage! Leaving the security of the corporate world, Bruce set out on a new adventure in...

Edgehill Rocks! Let’s Celebrate as ONE to Support this Local Neighborhood!
You probably don’t remember, but back in the 1920s eight bricking buildings, covering 56,000 square feet, once housed the commercial steam laundry company Whiteway Cleaners. In the 2000s, Manuel Zeitlin Architects were able to design the space envisioned by their...

The Old School Nashville and Its Noteworthy Farm-to-Table, Family-Style Service
Community. Family. Food. I think we can all agree these three things make us happy. Visiting Old School Nashville, you’ll enjoy a delicious, “farm-to-table” menu that both supports our local farming community and aims to protect the environment. Win-win! Variability...

My Top Networking Tips: Be Prepared For Your Next Event!
No matter what business you’re in, I’m sure it’s been hard to ignore that networking tips are everywhere! To streamline the vast amount of information - and stop you from losing yourself on Google - I’ve put together a short list of my best networking tips. Check out...

Bloody Marys? Yes, please!
Did you know that the famous celery stick garnish started rather innocently? In 1960, after ordering a Bloody Mary at Chicago’s Ambassador East Hotel, a customer received his drink without a swizzle stick. A relish tray was nearby, so he grabbed a stalk of celery to...

Try Something New Tonight: 51 North Taproom
Tired of the same old restaurants, same old scene? Have we got a great new spot to share with you! We will be hosting our next networking event at 51 North Taproom in The Nations neighborhood in Nashville. A sister to Nashville favorite, 12 South Taproom, 51 North...

Networking 101: Prepare Your Networking Strategy for 2018
Networking is more than just attending events and gathering up a stack of business cards. When thoughtfully prepared in combination with your business goals, budget, and marketing strategy, your networking strategy can take your business to the next level. Consider...

Get Warmer This Winter at Nashville’s Best Beer Festival
Don’t miss the 7th Annual Winter Warmer! Presented by Woodland Wine Merchant and featuring 100+ hand-selected local, regional, national craft breweries, and select imports, the Winter Warmer is touted as Nashville’s best beer festival. Who should I get warm with?...

Which Professional Skill Would You Rank the Highest?
When it comes to business and entrepreneurship, there are many skills important for success. And when it comes to ranking those skills, networking tops the list! Both personally and professionally, it’s important to develop your networking competency. Even the best of...

AAAHHHH!! Not Enough Time in the Day? Julie Hullett Can Help!
We all know how stressful days can get. Sometimes it just feels like 24 hours isn’t enough. The holidays are approaching, projects are coming due, the kids are getting restless, and the laundry is still being stubborn and not washing itself. Regardless of what the...

Run Your Way Through Nashville!
Whether you’re new to running or an old hand, whether you’re a local or visitor, you won’t regret signing up for this year's Nashville Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5k on November 11th! The race route weaves its way through historic and scenic areas of Nashville,...

One Nine Jill? No Silly…It’s Two Ten Jack!
Are you in the mood to try something new? Tired of eating out at the same places with typical pub fare or looking for a cool spot to entertain visiting guests wanting the full Nashville experience? Well, we have the spot for you!! Two Ten Jack has become a staple in...

Am I Networking Enough?
Q: Anna-Vija, am I networking enough? A: It depends. Over the last year, what progress have you made towards meeting your networking goals? Take a minute and review your networking goals. Which goals have you met? Even though the “job is done,” is this a process you...

Shared Spirits with Sherman Mohr: Marketing with a Twist (or an olive)
The ever-growing business industry in Nashville lays impressive groundwork for entrepreneurial success. Whether you lend your focus toward music and arts, healthcare, or hospitality the endless opportunities are there. A driven mind and determination can go far in a...

Nashville’s Annual Oktoberfest is Here!
Since 1980, Germantown has been celebrating the traditions of the Munich Oktoberfest with its annual festival! In just a few short weeks, the 38th celebration of Nashville’s “oldest and largest festival” and street fair will commence, complete with food, fun, and, of...

Bringing a Taste of Chicago to Nashville
In any given day, 1 out of 8 Americans devour pizza. From the traditional pepperoni to the exotic Hawaiian, there are hundreds of options to satisfy one’s needs. This high demand has encouraged growth of the pizza world across the country. One particular city,...

Networking Tips for the Small Business Owner
Every professional, regardless of experience, position, type, or size of business should be networking to some extent. However, what that looks like for the individual, in light of the aforementioned factors, is variable. Specifically, as a small business owner, it’s...

Nashville Locals: Helping Keep Nashville on the Map
Nashville has become an inspiring inclination toward one of the most cultured and vibrant cities in the country. If you find yourself wondering what there is to do, where to do it, and with whom, just visit Nashville Locals to find the answers!

Networking 101: Perfecting Your Elevator Speech
If someone approached you, introduced themselves, and asked you “what brings you to this networking event?”, would you freeze? Or would you be prepared with a thoughtful, thorough, and concise elevator speech? If you’re unfamiliar with the idea, an elevator...