Local love: NASHtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses

Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.

A view through a window to the workshop where two artists are blowing glass.

Glasshaüs is a working studio, meaning you might catch something being made while you’re grabbing a coffee.

Photo by NASHtoday

Nashvillians are so good at supporting local that WalletHub named Music City one of the best cities in the US to start a business.

In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re asking readers to nominate small businesses they love so we can share them with the whole audience.

We’ll be here to share a new batch of small businesses every month, so bookmark this page to come back for more, especially if you’ve enjoyed our Small Business Week and Today’s Best coverage.

Editor Dylan’s pick

Nashville Glasshaüs | Glass blowing studio + cafe
This glassblowing studio in Berry Hill hosts live demonstrations and classes for those interested in learning the craft. The space is also home to the glass-focused Maxwell Gallery and recently added Metta Cafe, an Ashland City small business now operating its second location here with a menu of coffee, pastries, and sandwiches.

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