14 MAR 2022 · We had a great conversation with Dan Burkard Founder MENU and Co-Creator of @wickedtasty on The Metro Buzz. We talked about many things from business, family, sacrifices, doing the right thing as a business owner, he told some great stories to a whole lot more! MENU, a digital platform helping restaurants boost sales using photos and digital menus is expanding into the following cities below and introducing their technology tools to new markets across the Southeast. With this expansion, MENU will be releasing a new user interface to simplify their partners' menu management experience and improve guest-facing menus. The backend of the platform will offer a new item management dashboard, allowing restaurants to make updates to their menu from one screen with minimal clicks. The frontend QR menu display will have an upgrade to their unique "picture first" menu to feature larger images and show more of the pictures. Dan Burkard, Founder of MENU and Co-Creator of @wickedtasty says, “As we release new features based on feedback from our current partners and their in-house guests, we are targeting new cities that mirror the demographic and business profile of Nashville. We are choosing to invest in cities with a growing population of young professionals and a vibrant culinary and bar scene.” As opposed to traditional paper menus, QR codes, and other touch-free versions, MENU’s interactive platform allows restaurants to customize their offerings in real-time so guests have an easy-to-view and visually appealing way to see what is available at that very time.

12 FEB 2022 · We had a great conversation with Carey Bringle From Bringles Smoking Oasis on The Metro Buzz. We talked about family, business, building a brand, sacrifices, he told some great stories to a whole lot more. He also gave some very sound advice on starting a business! Carey Bringle founded his first restaurant, Peg Leg Porker, in 2013. Peg Leg Porker is named after Bringle himself and his greatest win, a cancer battle that he triumphed at the age of 17. With his win, he lost his leg, which led him to create a new name and only added more fire to his passion for success. Upon opening its doors in the heart of Nashville, Peg Leg Porker was quickly named one of the hottest BBQ Joints in the country by numerous media outlets including Food Network , The Travel Channel, BBC , Southern Living Magazine Texas Monthly, GQ,, Garden & Gun Magazine and many more. Bringle’s second and much anticipated concept, Bringle’s Smoking Oasis, offers the smoke of the Southwest! The menu is stocked with smoked brisket, ever-famous pulled pork, a Bringle version of beef ribs, and an array of those can’t miss homemade sides like Mexican Street corn, chorizo queso, and Texas-style baked beans.

9 FEB 2022 · We had a great conversation with Emily Reynolds Bergh of R Public Relations on The Metro Buzz. We talked about so many things from Nashville, family, public relations, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more! New York native, Nashvillian by choice. She has garnered more than ten years of marketing and public relations experience through owning her own business, R Public Relations. Emily’s priority in life is enjoying time with her husband Colter and their five children while simultaneously exploring the country seeking the next client for R Public Relations. As the helm of R PR, Emily’s philosophy on life and lifestyle are one and the same: words have power, make them move mountains!

13 NOV 2021 · We had a great conversation with Neily Boyd from Counting with Kids on The Metro Buzz. We talked about how kids learn, making it fun, business, family, sacrifices, she told some great stories to a whole lot more!

21 JUL 2021 · We had a great conversation with Chandler Ashcraft From Balloon Therapy Nashville. We talked about so many things from her business, her passion, family, sacrifices / struggles and just life in general to a whole lot more. Balloon Therapy Nashville is Tennessee’s premier Balloon Installation & Event Styling Company. Located in the heart of Music City, this nationally renowned event company has served celebrity and corporate clients all over the country.

10 JUN 2021 · We had a great conversation with The Gentle Barn Founder Ellie Weiner on The Metro Buzz. We talked about many things from how she got started to what they ate doing today. The Gentle Barn is a national nonprofit organization, founded in 1999 as a sanctuary and place of recovery for severely abused animals and children. The Gentle Barn rescues and rehabilitates animals from severe abuse and neglect who are too old, sick, lame, or scared to be adopted.

19 MAY 2021 · We had a great conversation with Adam Lathan from The Gumbo Bros on The Metro Buzz. We talked about many things from Covid, to his restaurant business, family sacrifices to a whole lot more! .

16 APR 2021 · We had a great conversation with Andy Gillen from Caring Senior Service of Nashville and also Jeff Salter owner of Caring Senior Service National HQ. The story behind the company and the 9000 mile bikeride was great! We also talked about the mission of the bike ride jeff is on which is GrabTheBars.com

3 MAR 2021 · We had a great conversation with Vernon Rose Executive Director of Nashville General Hospital Foundation on The Metro Buzz. We talked bout many things about health and what it means for people and how her organization is trying to do it's part on that. She loves giving factoids and you'll get to hear many on this episode. Some many really surprise you as they did Sandy & I. Although we may be coming out on the other side of the pandemic, there are things we talked about that we wont know the true impact for years to come! Hope you get something from this and please share!

1 MAR 2021 · We had a great conversation with Sara Beth Gideon Urban from Tennessee Whiskey Trail. We talked about many things from family, Tennessee Whisky Trail and what that is, she told some great stories to a whole lot more!