hear the voices of small business owners, Learn the story of Nashville’s International community through its Hidden Gems

Eat amazing food from local chefs! Find the perfect experience for your company, university, or conference. We offer two experiences that merge storytelling and cuisine to give your group an entertaining experience & an education about Nashville’s international community. Our tours are uniquely tailored to meet your groups needs, from team-building, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and community engagement experiences.

Private Food Tour

Book a private food tour to learn the history of Nashville’s international communities, try authentic dishes, and meet small business owners

  • Guided tour of immigrant-owned restaurants in Nashville’s International Corridor.

  • Enjoy food from a variety of Nashville’s best immigrant-owned restaurants.

  • Learn the history of the international communities in Nashville.

  • Meet the restaurant owners and non-profits that support these communities.

  • Perfect for companies with DE&I objectives who want to learn about immigrant experiences in Nashville while supporting minority owned businesses

  • Most dietary preferences can be met.

  • Experience ranges from two to three hours depending on group preference.

Lunch and LearnS

Host a local chef to cater your event and learn their story through a conversation facilitated by Nashville Hidden Gems

  • Enjoy authentic food and storytelling from passionate immigrant chefs.

  • Learn their small business and heritage story.

  • Custom tailored to meet your groups objectives

  • This experience travels to your location, office. You provide the space, we provide the food and presenters.

  • Each Lunch & Learn is customized for your organizations needs.

  • Perfect for companies with DE&I objectives who want to learn about immigrant experiences in Nashville while supporting minority owned businesses.

  • Most dietary preferences can be met.

  • 60 minute experience.


Public Tours

Go off the beaten path and experience cuisines from Nashville’s international community

  • Enjoy food from a variety of Nashville’s best immigrant-owned restaurants.

  • Learn the history of the international communities in Nashville.

  • Meet the restaurant owners and non-profits that support these communities.

  • Most dietary preferences can be met.

  • 2.5 hour experience

“If there's one thing you do during your trip to Nashville - this is it! Anas is such a friendly, knowledgeable, funny and interesting tour guide that you'll remember the food, restaurants and him forever.”

—Carol, Airbnb

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