East Nashville Merchants Meetings & Mixers

February Mixer & EN of the Year Awards! - Tuesday, February 4, 5pm-7pm


Our February was held at Vandyke Bed and Beverage, located at 105 S. 11th Street, Nashville, TN, 37206.

Vandyke Bed and Beverage

We had the awards ceremony for our East Nashvillians of the Year! It was a great time to mix and mingle with fellow East side business owners and meet our new board members. Thank you to our hosts!


If you are an East Nashville business or business owner who lives in East Nashville (no employees or sales reps, please) we encourage you to stop by, mingle with fellow East Side business owners, and meet the board members. It’s also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have regarding our organization.
Mixers are held monthly, and are free events. Locations will be announced shortly before each meeting.

January Mixer - Thursday, Jan 16, 4pm-6pm

Our January mixer was held at East Nashville Beer Works, located at 320 E. Trinity Lane Nashville, TN 37207.

East Nashville Beer Works

We met our new board members and mingled with fellow East Nashville business owners. Thank you to our host!


2019 Meetings & Mixers


1st Quarter Mixer and EN of the Year Awards Ceremony - Monday, Feb 11


Our first quarter mixer, which included our East Nashvillian of the Year Award Ceremony, was held from 6-8 p.m. at Lyra, located at 935 W. Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206.

Lyra

Congratulations to our East Nashvillian Business of the Year - Lockeland Table - as well as to our East Nashvillian Citizen of the Year - Anthony Davis.

View 2018 Winners


2018 Meetings & Mixers


4th Quarter Meeting & Mixer & ENOTY Voting - Monday, Dec 3, 6-8pm


Our fourth quarter meeting was held Monday Dec 3th at East Nashville Beer Works, 320 E. Trinity Lane, Nashville, TN 37207, from 6pm to 8pm.

We voted for the East Nashvillian of the Year Awards. Thank you to our host!

East Nashville Beer Works

2nd Quarter Meeting & Mixer - Tuesday, May 15, at Benchmark Physical Therapy


Our second quarter meeting was held Tuesday May 15th at Benchmark Physical Therapy, 705B Main St, Nashville, TN 37206, from 6pm to 8pm.

Benchmark Physical Therapy

Along with the regular meeting/greeting/confabbing with fellow East Side entrepreneurs/professionals, there were door prizes and free physical therapy screenings, and several candidates running for office were in the house to talk and share.


1st Quarter Meeting & Mixer - Tues, Feb 13, at Eastside Heights

Our 1st quarter meeting and mixer and ENOTY Awards was held on Tuesday, February 13, 6-8pm, hosted by Eastside Heights, located at 120 S 5th St, Nashville, TN 37206. Food and drink was provided by The Mainstay. Music by Jason Eskridge.

Eastside Heights

Jason Eskridge

The Mainstay Restaurant

We presented the awards to the winners of our East Nashvillians of the Year! See the 2017 Winners


2017 Meetings & Mixers



4th Quarter Meeting & Mixer - Monday, Dec 4 at The East Nashvillian Offices

Our 4th quarter meeting and mixer was held on Monday, Dec 4, 6-8pm, hosted by The East Nashvillian and Val Knust, LMT, at The East Nashvillian offices, located at 919 Gallatin Ave. #8, Nashville, TN 37206.

The East Nashvillian

Val Knust Theraputic Massage

We voted for East Nashvillians of the Year! The Google Fiber team was also there to discuss the superfast Internet and TV they're bringing to Nashville, as well as the building of a new fiber optic network for the city and the construction on the East Side.

3rd Quarter Mixer - Tuesday Aug. 8 at Viny Tap

The 3rd quarter meeting & mixer was held Tuesday, August 8, 6-8pm, at Vinyl Tap, located at 2038 Greenwood Ave., Nashville, 37206. Thank you to our hosts!

Vinyl Tap

Food was provided by Alexander's Catering


2nd Quarter Mixer - Tuesday May 16 at The Treehouse

The 2nd quarter meeting & mixer was held Tuesday, May 16th, 6-8pm, at The Treehouse Restaurant, located at 1011 Clearview Ave, Nashville, 37206. Thank you to our hosts!

The Treehouse Restaurant


1st Quarter Mixer

The 1st quarter meeting & mixer was held Tuesday, February 21st, 6-8pm, at The Beast Pub at The Basement East, located at 917 Woodland Street, Nashville, 37206. Thank you to our hosts!

The mixer included the East Nashvillians of the Year Award Ceremony and we also be heard from special guests.

Thank you to our hosts!


2016 Meetings & Mixers


4th Quarterly Meeting & Mixer & Voting for East Nashvillian of the Year

The 4th quarterly meeting & mixer was held Tuesday, November 15th, 6-8pm, at Look East, located at 2703 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, 37216.

Thank you again to our last meeting sponsor - Look East Nashville - who are still offering 10% off of their services to any HENMA member!

3rd Quarterly Meeting & Mixer

The 3rd quarterly meeting & mixer was held Tuesday, August 16th, 6-8pm, at Clayton Floors & More, located at 2703 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, 37216. Thank you to our hosts!


2nd Quarterly Meeting & Mixer

The 2nd quarterly meeting & mixer will be held Tuesday, May 17, 6-8pm, at FLWR Shop, located at 123 S. 11th Street, Nashville, TN 37206. Thank you to our hosts!


1st Quarterly Meeting & East Nashvillians of the Year Awards Ceremony

The 1st quarterly meeting & mixer was held Tuesday, February 16, 6-8pm, at Exit Realty, located at 904 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206.

Thank you to our hosts! We held our awards ceremony for the East Nashvillians of the Year! See the 2015 Winners!


2015 Meetings & Mixers


4th Quarterly Meeting & Mixer & ENOTY Election

The November quarterly meeting & mixer was Tuesday, November 10th, 6-8pm, and was at O.liv Body Bar, located at 922 Main Street, Suite A, Nashville, TN 37206.

Thank you to our hosts!


October Mixer

The October mixer was Tuesday, October 13th, 6-8p.m., and was held at Eastside Legal, located at 731 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206. Thank you to our hosts!

September Mixer

The September mixer was Tuesday, Sept 15th, 6-8p.m., and was held at Plan Left, located at 604 Gallatin Avenue, Suite 209, Nashville, TN 37206. Thank you to our hosts!


August Quarterly Meeting & Mixer

The quarterly meeting and mixer mixer was held Monday, August 10th, 6-8p.m., at The Basement East, located at 917 Woodland Ave. Thank you to our host and to The Vine via order up for providing the food!

July Mixer

The July mixer was Monday, July 13th, 6-8p.m., and was hosted by Glow Skincare, Platinum Salon and Adrian's Nail Room, located at 1013 Fatherland St., Nashville, TN 37206. It's the "37206" building across from Bill Martin's.


June Mixer

The June mixer was Tuesday, June 9th, 6-8p.m., and was held at Martha O'Bryan Center, 711 S 7th St, Nashville, TN 37206.

The Way We Worked

Marth O'Bryan Center, in partnership with Humanities Tennessee, hosted "The Way We Worked," a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition.

Thank you to our hosts for the good food and drink, and the exhibit!


May Mixer

The May mixer was Tuesday, May 19th, 6-8p.m., and was held at Good Wood Nashville, located at 1015 W Kirkland Avenue, Suite 406, Nashville, TN 37216. Thank you for a great time!


April Mixer

The April mixer was held Tuesday, April 14th, and was held at Music City Healing Arts, located at 1107 Gartland Ave., Nashville, TN 37206. Thank you to our host!




March Mixer

The March mixer was held Tuesday, March 17th, at Eastside Legal, located at 731 Porter Rd, Nashville, TN 37206. Thank you to our hosts!



February Meeting & Mixer

This year's first HENMA quarterly business meeting was Tuesday, Feb. 10, 6-8p.m., and was held at Serenite' Fitness East located at 2038-A Greenwood Ave. (next door to The Family Wash). Thank you to our hosts!

The award ceremony for East Nashvillians of the Year was held during the meeting. Congratulations to our 2014 winners!

January Mixer

The January mixer was held at MedLink, located at 933 Woodland St. Thank you to our hosts!


2014 Meetings & Mixers


November Quarterly Meeting & Mixer

The November quarterly meeting and mixer was held at Riverwood Mansion. Thank you to our hosts! HENMA members voted for East Nashvillian of the Year. Winners will be announced at our first quarterly meeting in 2015.


October Mixer

Thank you to Porter House Bistro for hosting the October mixer! Porter House Bistro is a new restaurant and bakery. Authentic and yet affordable... from start to finish. It is located on Porter Road across from the Family Wash.



September Mixer

Thank you to The Building for hosting the September mixer! The Building is a 2000 sq ft. all-purpose art gallery, located in East Nashville’s historic Five Points, and is home to regular events such as Open Road Mondays, Music City Improv, and The Musicians Swap Meet.

August Mixer & Quarterly Meeting

Thank you to The Pavilion East and The East Nashvillian for jointly hosting the August HENMA mixer/quarterly meeting! And, a special thank you to The Pharmacy for donating the food!




July Mixer

Thank you to Sturdivant Insurance and Community Mortgage Advisors for hosting our July mixer! It was held on the roof deck of the Center 615 Building, 615 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206, the office location for both businesses. Food and drink was provided.



June Mixer

Thank you to Two Ten Jack | Izakaya + Ramen House for hosting our June mixer!


Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland Ave #105
Nashville, TN 37206


May Quarterly Meeting and Mixer

Thank you to Alpha Graphics for hosting our May mixer!


Alpha Graphics
921 Main Street
Nashville, TN 37206

April Mixer

Thank you to E3 Innovate for hosting our April mixer!


E3 Innovate
909 East Trinity Lane
Nashville, TN 37207


March 1st Quarterly Business Meeting & Mixer

Our 1st quarterly business meeting and mixer was held on March 11th, 6-8pm. We presented the awards for East Nashvillian of the Year. Thank you to East Nashville Family Medicine for hosting. We would also like to take this opportunity to send a special thanks to Woodland Wine Merchants and The Hop Stop for providing the beverages for the evening!


East Nashville Family Medicine
801 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

February Mixer

February’s mixer was held Tuesday, Feb 11th, 6-8pm, and hosted by Main Street Gallery at Paro South. Thank you for making it a great night!

Main Street Gallery
625 Main Street
Nashville, TN 37206


January Mixer

Tuesday, January 14th, 6-8pm
Come join us for snacks, drinks, and networking!
January’s mixer will be hosted by Specs Optical, provider of unique eyewear and high quality prescription lenses.

Specs Optical
224 S. 11th Street
Nashville, TN 37206

November End-of-Year Meeting

Wednesday, November 20th, 6-8pm
This is a very important meeting because we’ll be voting on East Nashvillians of the Year AND meeting and greeting our new HENMA board members!

We’ll also be hearing from Jack Davis of Tomato Art Festival fame about new developments and sponsorship opportunities for our most beloved of festivals!

Hosted by Spot’s Pet Supply & Dog Wash. There will be plenty of food and drink to go around, so come ready for a good time!

Spot’s Pet Supply & Dog Wash
1013 Gallatin Ave.
Nashville, TN 37206


October Mixer

Tuesday, October 22nd, 6-8pm
Snacks, drinks, and networking
Hosted by Melissa Lundgren of Village Real Estate and Calypso Cafe!

Calypso Cafe
1106 Gartland Ave.
Nashville, TN 37206

September Mixer

Tuesday, September 17th, 6-8pm
Snacks, drinks, and networking

Main Attraction East
937 Woodland St.
Nashville, TN 37206
https://www.facebook.com/Mainattractioneast


3rd Quarter Meeting & Mixer

Tuesday, August 27th, 6-8pm
Sophia’s Heart is a nonprofit organization that is making our neighborhood and our city a better place while giving hope to those who have encountered incredible loss. They provide assistance and shelter to Nashville’s homeless families, keeping families intact, while they are assisted with securing affordable housing. Come network with other HENMA members at the Mixer while learning more about Sophia’s heart.

July Mixer

Monday, July 29th, 6-8pm
Snacks, drinks, and networking


June Mixer

Monday, June 10th, 6-8pm
Snacks, drinks, and networking

2nd Quarter Meeting & Mixer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 6-8pm
Thank you to Edley’s BBQ, now open on Main Street, for catering. Thank you to our hosts, Logue’s Black Raven Emporium, for $1 off drinks in their downstairs bar. The meeting was held downstaris in the Cult Fiction Underground theatre! We heard from our friends at the Transit Alliance about The AMP Rapid Transit, Nashville Next, and The East Nashvillian Magazine.

Logue’s Black Raven Emporium
2915 Gallatin Pike
Nashville, TN 37216


April Mixer

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
6-8pm

Snacks, drinks, and networking

Wantanabe Sushi Bar
1400 McGavock Pike
East Nashville, TN 37216

Thank you Wantanabe for hosting and providing the food and drink!

March Mixer

Monday, March 11th, 2013
6-8pm

Snacks, drinks, and networking

RE/MAX
220 South 11th Street
East Nashville, TN 37206


Thank you RE/MAX for hosting a successful mixer, and providing the food and drink! Thank you also to new HENMA member Yeast Nashville for the tasty baked goods!


1st Quarter Meeting & Mixer

Monday, Feb 11th, 2013
6-7pm: Refreshments
7-8pm: Quarterly board meeting

Dandelion Salon
1117 Porter Road
East Nashville, TN 37206


Thank you to owner & stylist Christie Bazemore of Dandelion Salon for hosting the last HENMA meeting & mixer. And, thank you to Alexander’s Catering, Woodland Wine Merchant, and Fat Bottom Brewing for the great food and drink.

2012 East Nasvhillian of the Year Award

Awards were presented to the winners of the East Nashvillian of the Year for 2012. The Business Award went to Lisa McCauley, owner and publisher of The East Nashvillian magazine. The Citizen Award went to Elizabeth Chauncey of East C.A.N. (Community Action Network). Read more...

Martha O’Bryan Center

Learn more about Martha O'Bryan and how it empowers children, youth, and adults in poverty to transform their lives through work, education, employment and fellowship.

Nashville Classical Charter School

Charlie Friedman presented information about a new elementary school coming to East Nashville. He explained the school is a free, public elementary school that was the only school unanimously approved by the Board of Education in May 2012 and will open its doors to 100 kindergarteners in August 2013. Learn more about Nashville Classical Charter School.

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Previous Meeting & Mixers

Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – 6PM
Bongo Java
107 S. 11th St., Nashville, TN 37206

November 13th, 2012 from 6-8 PM
East Nashville Cooperative Ministry
6-7 Refreshments / Music by the Blue Grass Drifters
7-8 Quartery board meeting

Here’s what we talked about:

Alan Murdock talked to us about East Nashville Cooperative Ministries and how it makes our community a better place.

Mike Smith from the Nashville Scene presented holiday advertising opportunities.

Carol Norton briefed us on the replanting of trees following the TDOT bridge rehab.

Ed Cole updated us on the status of the bus rapid transit East-West connector project.

Johnny Shields presented us with ways to get involved with 5 Points Friday.

Most importantly, we voted on a new board and East Nashvillians of the Year!

The 2012 meetings schedule was as follows:

February 24th 2012 Watanabe
May,8th 2012 5 Points Pizza
August 16th,2012 Gym 5
November 13th, 2012 ENCM

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The Historic East Nashville Merchants Association is a business collective formed in 2003 to foster a cooperative spirit between businesses located in Historic Nashville’s East Bank Business District. Its member businesses work in concert with government and neighborhood associations to improve the welfare, commerce and quality of life in East Nashville, Tennessee.


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Nashville TN 37206

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