Covid restaurateurs: Nashvillians who pursued a lifelong dream during lockdown

Almost five years have passed since COVID-19 brought the world to a screeching halt.

Many lives were lost, and many locally owned businesses shuttered for good. But from the ashes of the pandemic arose opportunities for entrepreneurs who had always wanted to make a foray into the world of restaurants. On today’s show, local business owners who opened up shop during lockdown share their stories and how they managed to grow and thrive during one of the most troubling times of the century. 

This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. 

Guests:

• Ben Cornfield, Owner, Crieve Hall Bagel Co. (Instagram – @crievehallbagelco)
• Daniel Greenberg, Co-owner – Flour Your Dreams Bakery  (Instagram – @flour_your_dreams_bakery)
• Tania Salas, Co-owner, Flour Your Dreams Bakery
• Charlie Eblen, Founder/Operator, Single Tree BBQ (Instagram – @singletreebbq)

Restaurant locations:

• Crieve Hall Bagel Co. – 4825 Trousdale Dr #228, Nashville, TN 37220
• Flour Your Dreams Bakery & Café – 3968 Dodson Chapel Rd, Hermitage, TN 37076
• Single Tree BBQ – 2805 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37128