Southerner: Conversations With Interesting Southerners

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Chef Mashama Bailey. Mashama is the executive chef at The Grey in Historic Downtown Savannah, GA. Chris and Mashama talk about being featured on episode 1 of the latest season of Netflix's "Chef's Table," her restaurant the Grey, and even getting your nails done in Chicago.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Harrison Scott Key. Harrison is a writer, humorist and professor. His memoirs, the World's Largest Man and Congratulations, Who Are You Again?, have received critical acclaim for their comedic approach to growing up in the South. Chris and Harrison talk about writing, life in the South, parenting, and so much more.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- The Great Slider Showdown: Saturday, June 1 in Franklin, Tennessee. 10 chefs paired with 10 farms, 10 creative sliders, celebrity judges will select one winner for the grand prize of $3k cash and a Goldens’ Cast Iron Grill. Get your tickets at GreatSliderShowdown.com.

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Maneet Chauhan. Maneet is a James Beard Award winning chef, author, TV personality, restauranteur. They talk about her becoming a Southerner, growing up in India, how she and Nashville chose each other, and much more.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- GUMPTION Conference: a conference that celebrates the best of the South, coming up March 9 in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. GUMPTION is an experiential conference where some of the leading creatives in the South share how they’re using food, drink, music

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Odessa Settles. Odessa is a musical artist and activist in Nashville, TN. Also, Odessa founded The Settles Connection, a recording, singing and songwriting group based in Nashville, TN. While the audio was recorded a few years back, it's a thoughtful and special conversation which you'll really enjoy.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- GUMPTION Conference: a conference that celebrates the best of the South, coming up March 9 in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles (our guest this week!), Jeff Shinabarger, and more. GUMPTION is an experie

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Katie Coss. Katie is the Executive Chef of Husk in Nashville, TN, where she succeeded Sean Brock in 2018. They talk about her work at Husk, chainsaw carving, the age old question of Oklahoma's Southern status, and so much more. Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- GUMPTION Conference: a conference that celebrates the best of the South, coming up March 9 in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. GUMPTION is an experiential conference where some of the leading creatives in the South share how they’re using food, dri

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Brett Henry. Brett is the founder of Honest Coffee Roasters, Franklin Juice Company, and so much more. They talk about family, work, technology, and some big dreams.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- GUMPTION Conference: a conference that celebrates the best of the South, coming up March 9 in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. GUMPTION is an experiential conference where some of the leading creatives in the South share how they’re using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spr

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Jon Acuff. Jon is a New York Times best selling author, speaker, and he even did a stint as a stand up comedian. They talk about his work, writing, and even which states are truly "southern." Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- GUMPTION Conference: a conference that celebrates the best of the South, coming up March 9 in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. GUMPTION is an experiential conference where some of the leading creatives in the South share how they’re using food, drink, music, literature, photography,

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Dixon Dedman. Dixon is the 5th generation innkeeper at the Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg, KY. Also, he is responsible for reviving his family's legendary whiskey brand: Kentucky Owl.  Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- GUMPTION Conference: a conference that celebrates the best of the South, coming up March 8-9 in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. GUMPTION is an experiential conference where some of the leading creatives in the South share how they’re using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboa

This week on Southerner, Chris sits down with Cassidee Dabney. Cassidee is the Executive Chef of the Barn at Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN. Southerner is presented by:  Mountain Valley Spring Water: Delicious spring water straight from the source in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. Beautiful green bottles. Still, sparkling, blackberry pomegranate, white peach or lime. Available in fine grocery stores or online at MountainValleySpring.com. Follow them on Instagram @MountainValleyWater. -and- GUMPTION Conference: a conference that celebrates the best of the South, coming up March 8-9 in Franklin, Tennessee. Featured speakers include Sean Dietrich (Sean of the South), Beth Ann Fennelly (Poet Laureate of Mississippi), Odessa Settles, Jeff Shinabarger, and more. GUMPTION is an experiential conference where some of the leading creatives in the South share how they’re using food, drink, music, literature, photography, skateboards, and even spray paint to foster creativity and hospitality in our region. Tickets a