About Our Guest:

Tamara Mitchell, CEO of Nail’d By Tammy, is an award-winning Nail Tech Entrepreneur. She specializes in acrylic nails, custom design, and nail care. Additionally, she is passionate about educating and mentoring nail techs of all skill levels.

Connect:

www.naildbytammy.com

www.facebook.com/naildbytammy

https://www.linkedin.com/in/naildbytammyfounder?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

About Nail’d by Tammy:

Nail’d By Tammy provides top-tier nail services, nail education, and nail business coaching.

Hidden Gems:

QC Kitchen

319 Peabody St. Nashville,TN 37210

https://soulfoodnashville.com/

Empressed Beauty Academy

498 Bell Rd. A, Nashville, TN 37217

https://www.empressedbeautyacademy.com/

OButtonz World

1630 S Church St #110, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

https://obuttonz.com/

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

J.P. Murphy is the owner and executive chef of Cabin Attic Burgers food trailer that is permanently parked outside of Bearded Iris' Germantown location. On March 25, 2024 Cabin Attic will begin being open 7 days a week.

Connect:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpatrickmurphy/

facebook.com/cabinattic

www.cabinattic.com

About Cabin Attic Burgers:

Cabin Attic Burgers started as a pop-up in July 2021. In 2022 Cabin Attic purchased a fully equipped food trailer and shortly after began staying parked at Bearded Iris. Cabin Attic is excited to be coming up on a year with Bearded Iris and has exciting plans for the future.

Hidden Gems:

Carniceria San Luis

369 Harding Pl B, Nashville, TN 37211

Audrey

809 Meridian St, Nashville, TN 37207

https://www.audreynashville.com/

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

I began my journey in North Carolina with my father's business in technology, ESP LLC, founded by my father, Roger Elliott. I later attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro studying music education and trumpet performance.

After graduating, I moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue a career in the music industry, eventually landing a publishing deal with Reverb XL out of London. The CEO’s unexpected passing lead me back to Nashville where I began developing customer service and people managing skills in the hospitality business.

After several years of opening and managing restaurants in the Nashville area, I decided to use all of my experience along with the many years of IT/Telecom experience of my brother, Joe Elliott, to open our own branch of ESP. We re-branded as Elliott System Partners specializing in Unified Communications (VOIP/Contact Centers) & Cellular Mobility Solutions.

I am highly motivated to provide reliable, sophisticated, communication solutions to businesses of any size around the world while at the same time providing unparalleled customer experiences for all.

Connect:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-m-elliott/

www.elliottsystempartners.com

jason@espllcs.com

About Elliot System Partners:

Our company originally started back in 1997 in North Carolina with Roger Elliott, the founding member. As technology has developed over the years exponentially ESP has pivoted to Tennessee with sons, Jason & Joe Elliott, helping businesses of all sizes with Unified Communications (VOIP/Contact Centers), Cellular Mobility Solutions as well as Business Internet.

Hidden Gems:

Soy Bistro

My friend Kenji owns this place. He's passionate. Great chef, amazing personality. Good energy place.

https://soybistro.com/

5008 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN 37027

Bluefin Sushi & Thai

I don't think many people know about this place. I believe it's a part of the Koi restaurant group. Amazing Sushi. Bahamas Blue Roll is my favorite.

https://www.bluefinsushithaibrentwood.com/

210 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027

Addasu Family Chiropractic

Dr Kevin specializes in pediatric care using the Gonstead Technique but takes care of people of all ages. He was a game changer.

256 Seaboard Ln STE B105, Franklin, TN 37067

https://addasufamilychiro.com/

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

Eli Alger, a Des Moines, Iowa native, brings a traditional 90’s country twang to the Nashville scene. Raised with a strong work ethic from his wrestler father and entrepreneur grandfather, Eli combines old-school charm with innovative nuances. His passion for entertaining is evident both on and off stage, as he aims to give Iowa a distinct voice in country music.

Connect:

https://elialgermusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/EliAlgerMusic/

infosongbirdartists@gmail.com

About Faster Horses:

The Faster Horses, led by Eli Alger, have opened for top artists like Chris Cagle, Eric Paslay, and Lori Morgan while breaking attendance records at recent festivals. Eli's solo career highlights include performing the Star Spangled Banner at Madison Square Garden and receiving a standing ovation opening for Lorrie. His debut single, "REDNEXICO," gained popularity on independent radio worldwide, earning over 250k streams. The band's follow-up hits like "Dollars On The Wall" and "Blue Bell Bottoms" have topped charts and garnered praise from fans, with their entire catalog now on AMI JukeBoxes Nationwide. Eli describes "Blue Bell Bottoms" as a blend of 70s rock and traditional country, perfectly capturing his musical vision.

Hidden Gems:

The Local

https://localnash.com/

110 28th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203

The Local has some of the best live music you will ever hear in town. It is truly one of my favorite places to grab a burger and a beer (the food is amazing too) and sit down to listen to new original music and old favorites.

The Nashville Palace

https://www.thefamousnashvillepalace.com/

2611 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214

The Nashville Palace is the best place to go dance and listen to some amazing classic-style country. It is one of my fiancé's favorite places to go on a Friday night since we get the chance to show off our new country swing moves, and she gets the chance to line dance.

Monell's at The Manor

https://monellstn.com/at-the-manor/

1400 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37217

Monell's at the Manor is my favorite place to go when you are REALLY hungry. They a super delicious all-you-can-eat family-styled restaurant in Nashville. Something other than the food that I love about Monell's is that since it's family styled you get seated at full tables, whether they are people you came with or not. It gives you an awesome opportunity to meet some pretty cool people while sharing a delicious meal.

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

Board-certified practicing sleep specialist Physician. I aim to heal the world by teaching folks how to sleep better. I want everyone to discover or reclaim the superpower of sleep. I am the founder and medical founder of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America and the Sleep Fix Academy, which offers various resources to help with sleeping. Sleep is vital to help with mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. I have written a book, Nobody’s Sleeping, which teaches folks the 7 proven sleep strategies for better health and happiness. It is available now to pre-order. I want to be a guest on your show to promote my book and to teach your audience how to sleep better because when you sleep well you can conquer the world! Please check my website, www.sleepwellnessinfo.com, and www.SleepFIX academy for reviews.

Connect:

bjohn@sleepwellnessinfo.com

https://www.sleepfixacademy.com

https://www.facebook.com/DrSleepfi

https://www.linkedin.com/DrSleepfix

About Sleep Fix Academy:

Sleep FIX academy is an online resource offering my book, Nobody's Sleeping offering, and insight into various sleep disorders and how to treat them. I also offer on line SLEEP NOW course to help people to sleep better. There is also a sleep assessment and Sleep Journal to identify any potential sleep disorders.

Hidden Gems:

615 Chutney

7075 Hwy 70 S, Nashville, TN 37221

https://www.nashvillechutney.com/online-ordering/615chutney-restaurant/menu

Top Golf

500 Cowan St, Nashville, TN 37207

https://topgolf.com/us/nashville/

Italian Cars and Coffee

Local Car Show

1599 Mallory Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

Dr. Frank Marghella is a native of Massapequa, New York, and attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, graduating in 2006. Dr. Marghella enjoys working out, watching sporting events, traveling, playing fantasy football, swimming, boating, playing Mario Kart, and playing outside with his kids. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Jaima, for 14 years and has two lovely daughters, Gianna and Everlee. He moved to Nashville right after graduating chiropractic school in 2006 and currently resides in Nolensville, TN.

About Ideal Health and Wellness Center:

Dr. Marghella first experienced chiropractic as a teenager when he had back and knee injuries playing high school football. He had a great experience and was able to heal from his injuries and improve his overall health. He was impressed with how quickly chiropractic adjustments worked on his injuries and that he was able to heal without taking any medication. He knew when he was in high school this was the profession he wanted to make his career so he could help others restore their health and proudly serve his community in the healthcare profession. When Dr. Marghella opened Ideal Health and Wellness Center, he wanted a place where people could go to reach their true health potential.

“By combining chiropractic, LED fat loss Lipo-Laser technology, Spinal Decompression, K-Laser for soft tissue injuires, and the Chirothin Weight Loss program, we have the elements necessary to help people with any and all health issues”, says Dr. Marghella. “My goal was to create a practice that is an overall wellness center, essentially a one-stop shop for all your health needs. Ideal Health and Wellness Center does just that and more!”

Connect:

gethealthy@idealhealthwellnesscenter.com

https://idealhealthwellnesscenter.com

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinChiropractor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-frank-marghella-6086b310

Hidden Gems:

Pins Mechanical Company

1102 Grundy St. Nashville, TN 37203

https://www.pinsbar.com/nashville

Great place for adults and kids. Plenty of arcade games, pinball machines, duckpin bowling, and lawn games for all ages!

Mill Creek Brewing Company

2008 B Johnson Industrial Blvd

Nolensville, TN 37135

https://millcreekbrewingco.com

Great food and drink and a fun family atmosphere! Trivia nights and live music as well. Outdoor area for kids to run around and play. Some of the best locally brewed beers such as my favorite, Lil’ Darlin!

Arrington Vineyards

6211 Patton Rd.

Arrington, TN 37014

https://arringtonvineyards.com

Another great place for families! Plenty of indoor and outdoor areas to sit and talk, play board games, cornhole, or have a picnic. Live music on the weekends and private tasting events. Beautiful scenery and sunsets. Spectacular locally brewed wine including my favorite, Stag White. Another fun fact about Arrington Vineyards, I proposed to my wife here!

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

Mindy Bess is the founder and CEO of the James Bess Foundation. This foundation is a unique organization that grants a fervent wish to adults (21-65) living in the United States and struggling with a terminal illness with a life expectancy of eighteen months or less. After spending nearly five years watching her father struggle with terminal brain cancer, Mindy knows that having hope and joy in that situation is needed for survival and recovery. By granting a fervent wish to a terminally ill adult, Mindy is helping to give back hope and joy to both the person and their family.

Over the last twenty-plus years Mindy has been building her leadership abilities. At the age of sixteen, Mindy had to become the second adult in her house as her father suffered from terminal brain cancer. She ran the house, took care of her two younger siblings and her father all while her mother went to nursing school. Even though Mindy had a lot of extra responsibilities, she still managed to go to school and work – graduating high school at the top of her class and going on to become the first person in her family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.

As an Event Coordinator, Mindy has coordinated several events, including a large community event for low-income families and several fundraiser events. In 2016, Mindy started the James Bess Foundation and has since built and run the organization to what it is today. In 2019, Mindy coordinated the first annual James Bess Foundation Fishing Tournament. Finally, in 2019, Mindy partnered with a Dove and Grammy Nominated producer to produce a music CD for an ongoing fundraiser project.

Mindy has the heart to serve and love others in any way she can. She also understands that hard work and perseverance are what it takes to lead and run a successful business. Lastly, because of her upbringing, Mindy has learned to be fiscally prudent and carries that into her personal and professional life.

Mindy holds a BS in hospitality management – with a course emphasis in event coordinating – from the University of Central Florida.

About James Bess Foundation:

James Bess was an incredible man, devoted to his family, faith, and a passion for music, especially Garth Brooks. His life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer in 1998, but his unwavering spirit and faith carried him through three and a half years beyond the given six months to live. He remained firm even in the face of adversity, inspiring his family and friends to fight alongside him. Sadly, he passed away in 2002, but his legacy lives on through his family and the James Bess Foundation.

This foundation honors his memory by fulfilling the dreams of adults facing life's challenges, encouraging them to rediscover lost dreams, and bringing them to fruition. James's lasting impact resonates through his wife, Donna, and his children, Mindy, Jarred, and Jenna, as they continue to embody his legacy in their lives. He was extraordinary, and his legacy inspires others to dream again.

Connect:

jamesbessfdn@gmail.com

https://www.jamesbess.org/

https://www.facebook.com/James.Bess.Foundation

Hidden Gems:

Ole Red

300 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201

https://olered.com/nashville/

Legendairy Milkshake Bar

171 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201

https://www.legendairymilkshakebar.com/

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2

About Our Guest:

I started my banking career in 2002 and have extensive experience in credit management and loan production. While most of my career has been in commercial banking, I have worked in SBA lending since 2015 and joined Huntington Bank in 2020. I'm excited to work with Huntington to help small businesses achieve their overall financial goals.

As an SBA Specialist, I use my experience to help small businesses accomplish their financial objectives. I specialize in various SBA lending types, including mergers and acquisitions, debt consolidation and restructuring, real estate acquisition, construction financing, and equipment purchase. My specialty is helping my clients understand the transaction's pros and cons and helping them determine the best way to proceed.

I have an MBA in Financial Management from Northcentral University and a BBA degree from Mississippi State University, emphasizing banking, finance, marketing, and management.

About Huntington National Bank:

At Huntington, we believe that when small businesses succeed, we all win. That’s why we’ve been the #1 SBA lender in our region for the past 11 years†. Every day we help businesses get to work faster with our streamlined lending process and dedication to expedited decision making.

Our team of knowledgeable SBA Product Specialists can help you find the right lending solution for your business, whether you’re acquiring, just starting out, making improvements or fulfilling cash flow needs. Let us help you today.

Huntington Bancshares Incorporated is a $189 billion asset regional bank holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1866, The Huntington National Bank and its affiliates provide consumers, small and middle-market businesses, corporations, municipalities, and other organizations with a comprehensive suite of banking, payments, wealth management, and risk management products and services. Huntington operates more than 1,000 branches in 11 states, with certain businesses operating in extended geographies.

Connect:

christopher.wallace@huntington.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-wallace-35311440/

https://www.huntington.com/

Hidden Gems:

Copper Branch Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant

601 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219

https://www.ordercopperbranchvegan.com/

Plaza Mariachi

3955 Nolensville Pk, Nashville, TN 37211

https://plazamariachi.com/

Williamsport Lake

https://www.tn.gov/twra/fishing/where-to-fish/middle-tennessee-r2/williamsport-lakes.html

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What is Nashville 2?

Nashville 2 is a podcast series that showcases interviews with the everyday people in Nashville who are making an impact in their communities. Learn about Non-Profits, Business Leaders, and Community-Minded individuals in the Nashville Metro Area. Are you looking for a way to raise awareness about your business or nonprofit? We want to share your story! Join Edward Fox on Nashville 2 to share how you are making a difference.

Find us on Social Media at:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleToo/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville2