Know your Neighbor – Page 2 – The East Nashvillian

Emily Harper Beard

July 16, 2019 Brittney McKenna

I got very fortunate during the beginning years of Tomato Fest. I actually got an honorable mention for my art and it felt like I … more

Dylis Croman

May 10, 2019 Dana Delworth

“The first time I felt that excitement like, ‘Oh, I can’t wait to get home’, I knew I was in the right place.” — Dylis … more

Crete the Cat

March 11, 2019 Tommy Womack

One time I saw Crete chilling in the dumpster alley. A mouse ran past, but he didn’t bother to go after it … too busy … more

Danny Bua

January 15, 2019 Randy Fox

I wanted my own restaurant. I thought I needed to open a small restaurant at first. So I asked myself, ‘What’s the smallest I could … more

Melissa Corbin

November 7, 2018 Tommy Womack

“I’m a freelance food and travel journalist, and podcaster, but I’m real connected to agriculture as well. I grew up on a farm in Clarksville, … more

Dana Delworth

July 9, 2018 Randy Fox

"The best part of the first Tomato Art Fest was throwing rotten tomatoes at the torn down market at Fatherland and 11th. Throwing the tomatoes … more

Chris Galloway

March 8, 2018 Randy Fox

"Having my smoker parked in front [of my restaurant] is probably my best advertising. On a regular basis people drive by . . . catch … more

Niko Gehrke

January 7, 2018 Tommy Womack

Photograph by Chad Crawford I co-own the Cobra Nashville, used to be the FooBar. The old owner got to where he was ready to … more

Marilyn Greer

November 7, 2017 Tommy Womack

"I haven’t always been this person. We all have a past. Once I got my life together, I just wanted to give back. In my … more

Amy Dee Richardson

September 8, 2017 Tommy Womack

“I was paying $1,525 for a bedroom in a loft in Manhattan. I moved here, found a one-bedroom for $825, and everybody’s like, ‘That’s expensive,’ … more