Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! I’m writing from the bathroom of the Omni Interlocken (Denver) where I am getting my hair cut in preparation for my photo shoot in the hotel and the city of Denver on tomorrow. I start my day with an eyebrow wax from their spa, so be sure to follow me on snapchat.com/Nashsocialbfly to see the behind the scenes snaps. It was a long drive (16 hours over 2 days), but a fun and beautiful ride to watch the country-side change from green to plains to mountainous.
Earlier this month I requested for small businesses to submit their information so that I could feature a post all about small business. As you know when you spend your dollar with a small business, it circulates within other small businesses, thus making more of an impact that JUST the item you purchased; you help sustain a community.
This is my first stab at a holiday guide, at the bottom I’m also listing my other favorite holiday guides (3 are Nashville-based (Urbaanite, Native Nashville, and Naturally Stellar) as well as a HUGE curated list of black digital small businesses to support from Quirky Brown Love, so be sure to read all the way to the end.
| Business Name | Social Media | Website | Category |
| BeJeweled | @_bejewled | mkt.com/_be_jeweled | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Earl Hutley | @what_is_ambitionz | Auto Detailing | |
| Scensible Oils | @scensibleoils | www.scensibleoils.com | Bath and Body |
| Kiia Bath and Body | @kiiabathbody | kiaabathandbody.com | Bath and Body |
| Ladonna Boyd | @b_ladonna | www.beautycounter.com | Beauty |
| The Closet Experience | @theclosetexperience | theclosetexperience.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Strut Couture Boutique | @strutcoutureboutique | strutcoutureboutique.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Styles Boutique 615 | @stylesboutique615 | Stylesboutique.bigcartel.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| All That Dazz | @iamallthatdazz | allthatdazzsalonandboutique.bigcartel.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Genesys Apparel | @genesysapparel | www.genesysapparel.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Eric Adler Clothing | @_ericadler | www.ericadlerclothing.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Double Clutched | @doubleclutched | www.doubleclutched.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Project 615 | @project615 | project615.org | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Styles Boutique | LaCristal Know | @stylesboutique615 | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Swirgurl | @Swirgurlsmom | http://www.swirgurl.com/ | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| Otis James | @otisjamesnashville | www.otisjamesnashville.com | Clothing/Apparel/Accessories |
| MJ Comedian | @3rdpickcomedy | Comedian | |
| Renard Hirsh | @renonnie_cochran | www.renardcomedy.com | Comedian |
| Ron Ron – Headstones | @comedianronron | Comedian | |
| Lakika Scott | @shoobangz | www.shoobangz.myshopify.com | Creative |
| Natasha Locklayer | @locklayerdcakes | www.locklayerdcakes.com | Creative – Baker |
| Aja Batey | @boxandbownashville | www.boxandbownashville.com | Creative – Box and Gift Wrapping |
| Crown Events | @crownevents | www.bookcrownevents.com | Creative – Event Planning |
| Thurman Webb | @rebrandtheblackman | www.rebrandtheblackman.com | Creative – Life Coach, Speaker, Image/Brand Consultant |
| Venue 109 | @venue109 | http://www.venue109.com/ | Event Space |
| Patrick Swett | @freshchefsnashville | www.freshchefsnasshville.com | Food/Catering |
| Ur Voyce | @thejasonluntzreport | www.urvoyce.com | Marketing/Social Media Consulting |
| Tonya Newsome | FB | thehootallnatural.com | Natural/Organic |
| Jimmy Woodruff One Fit Lifestyle | @onefitlifestylellc.com | www.onefitlifestyle.com | Personal Training |
| Natasha Locklayer | @thebarkersmarket | www.thebarkersmarket.com | Pet/Dog |
| Justin Renfroe Photography | @byjustinrenfroe | byjustinrenfroe.com | Photography |
| Duan Davis Photography | @duan.davis | Photography | |
| Jodie Smith Photography | @jai_s_photography_ | Photography | |
| Rashad Tha Poet | @rashadthapoet | www.rashadthapoet.com | Poet, Speaker |
| tiffany capehart | @cityspeakphotos | cityspeakonline.net | Real Estate |
| Markeith Braden | @markeithbraden | markeithbraden.com | Speaker and Coach |
| Legacy Ink | @legacyinkdesign | Legacyinkdesign.com | T Shirt Print |
| Metro PCS | @wirelesszone615 | Wireless Retail |
