To learn more about how this issue is impacting our communities, we are joined by local resident, farmer and restaurant owner. Then, we’ll hear from the leaders of local nonprofits and a pediatrician about what resources are out there and what groups are especially vulnerable to food insecurity.
The Nashville hot chicken supply chain has been hit by a ‘perfect storm’
Dollye Matthews at Bolton’s Spicy Chicken and Fish clued WPLN News in about a problem: a shortage of chicken. Bolton’s is one of many restaurants that a local food distributor says have been impacted.
Fresh strawberries and the benefits of seasonal eating in Middle Tennessee
In this episode, we’ll learn more about what this time of year means to local farmers, what eating seasonally looks like in Middle Tennessee and all the best ways to eat strawberries. We’re joined by a panel of farmers, urban agriculturists and community supported agriculture experts.
The story behind the story: How WPLN’s Alexis Marshall reported on East Nashville’s newest microrestaurants
WPLN News producer Alexis Marshall interviewed the restaurateurs and has a list of recommendations for anyone making their first visit to The Wash.
How a former car wash is bringing new microrestaurants to East Nashville and reducing barriers for small business owners
The Wash is a new food hall retrofitted from an old car wash. It’s pretty unusual. There’s next to no parking. The restaurants have walk-up counters and a large communal patio, with a cocktail bar in the last bay.
Kids can now learn how to prepare basic meals while participating in Metro Parks’ food program
Metro Parks is expanding its youth food program to teach kids basic food preparation skills.
‘I’m going to eat myself into a coma today’: Longtime Hermitage Cafe patrons enjoy last plates at the closing diner
After staying open more than 30 years, Nashville’s iconic Hermitage Cafe has served its last plates of all-day breakfast and late-night fare.
Gallery: Nashville Comes Together For a Taste Of The City’s International Food Scene
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition hosted its InterNASHional Night Market this weekend, highlighting local restaurants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Interactive Map: Nashville’s 100+ Black-Owned Food Establishments
Reporter’s note: Hey, Rachel here. We featured this article in the NashVillager on Feb. 2, 2024. It’d been a minute (or 1,924,667 to be exact), so I’ve since updated the list to remove the couple dozen businesses that have unfortunately closed since 2020 (RIP Dandgure’s) and added a few new ones. Recent protests have put […]
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