Staying Competitive
Nov. 12, 2018—The process of writing this blog allowed me to explore the Nashville restaurant space in greater depth, with research surrounding the whole industry. I learned a lot from the informational interviews I conducted with chefs and managers, and from my external research. Going forward, I think in order to remain competitive in the restaurant space,...
Talent Acquisition in the Restaurant Industry
Nov. 9, 2018—Seeing how the economy, regulations, demographics, social changes, and issues like immigration are tied into the restaurant industry is one of the most interesting things I have learned this semester throughout my research and time at M Street. As an intern there this semester, I have mostly been focused on hiring and recruiting, which are intertwined...
“The Originals”: Fear of Outsiders in the Tennessee Restaurant Space
Nov. 5, 2018—In a city that has seen such explosive growth over the past several years, it is reasonable to expect that there would be some pushback and frustration from locals. The restaurant industry has certainly seen this, as so many entrepreneurs and restaurant experts are moving to Nashville from other parts of the country to have...
A Wider Look at the Restaurant Industry: Economy, Tourism and Demographics
Nov. 1, 2018—To establish the importance of the Nashville restaurant scene in a greater context, it is important to understand how it is a driver for state economic growth. According to the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is a major driver in the state for economic growth. As of 2018, there were 313,100 restaurant and food...
“Music City” or “Food City”?
Oct. 9, 2018—“Booming Music City food scene” – Food & Wine “Emerging culinary scene putting Nashville on the gastronomic radar” –Food Arts Magazine “There’s enough going on food-wise to warrant a trip solely for eating”- Conde Nast Traveler All a visitor has to do is take a brief ride around Nashville to see all that there is...