Helping Independent Restaurants Negotiate Like Chains
“We estimate right now that we've probably put $2 million back into the pockets of local restaurateurs here in Nashville.”Brandon Styll
By Gloria Dawson
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What reporters, broadcasters and podcasters have said about the Nashville Area Restaurant Alliance and Nashville's independent restaurants.
Nashville Scene
Best of Nashville 2026
31 NARA members were named winners or Top 3 finalists in the Nashville Scene's Best of Nashville 2026, voted by readers, plus the Scene's Writers' Choice picks.
NARA in the press
Coverage
As Nashville restaurants struggle, more than 100 are fighting together
“Restaurants aren't failing because they don't know how to cook or serve. They're failing because they're getting crushed on what they buy.”Brandon Styll
By Mackensy Lunsford
ReadHow he's working to save Nashville restaurants amid saturation, rising costs
“I’d like to see less closures, that’s really the main thing.”Brandon Styll
By Julia Masters
ReadRestaurant Industry Realities: NARA Team Speaks on Local Revolving Door
A TV segment with the NARA team on the realities behind Nashville's restaurant revolving door.
WatchThe NARA Episode
The story and mission of NARA: how independent restaurants get better deals through group purchasing power, from an alliance built by restaurant people, for restaurant people.
ListenMedia inquiries: Brandon Styll, Founder & CEO · brandon@naranashville.com