Building Authentic Relationships (B.A.R)

What an incredible evening! Tuesday night's BAR Mixer at The Harpeth Hotel was everything we love about this group: great people, genuine conversations, and connections that actually mean something. To everyone who joined us, thank you. You're the reason BAR exists and why this community keeps growing into something special. A huge thank you to our sponsor, Ignite Digital Marketing, for making this event possible! If you missed it, we do this every month. Stay connected and we'll see you at the next one. 📍 Franklin / Cool Springs, TN 🔗 Follow along to stay up to date on upcoming events.

Join us this afternoon for the BAR Mixer + Happy Hour at The Harpeth Hotel in downtown Franklin. 📅 April 28th  ⏰ 3:30 – 6:00 PM  📍 The Harpeth Hotel, Franklin, TN This is your chance to mix, mingle, and make real connections in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. No stiff networking, just good people building genuine relationships. Bring a friend, a coworker, or anyone who could use a great group of professionals in their corner. A big thank you to our sponsor, Ignite Digital Marketing! We'd love to see you there, come as you are, and leave with new connections!

Meet one of the people behind BAR Cool Springs- Scott Merritt. Scott brings years of experience in HR and management to our leadership team, and his approach to business says it all: excellent service, lasting relationships, and helping people focus on what matters most. As a partner at Exodus HR Group, Scott helps businesses take the administrative weight off their plate so they can get back to growing. That same mindset is exactly why he fits right in here at BAR. We're grateful to have him leading alongside us.

Join us next Wednesday at BAR as we hear from Jonathan McIntosh. Jonathan is a partner and executive recruiter with ThinkingAhead Executive Search, where he works with nonprofits and arts organizations across the country to place senior leaders. With a background as a speaker and pastor for over 20 years, he brings a unique perspective on leadership, purpose, and navigating career transitions. He also leads Made for More, a guided experience designed to help people move forward with clarity in both life and work. We’re looking forward to a meaningful conversation and would love to have you there. Wednesday 8:30–10:00 AM Brewhouse South Bring a guest and come ready to connect.

Spring is the perfect time to grow your network. Join us tomorrow for our BAR Mixer at Skybar at The Factory from 3:30–6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with local professionals, build meaningful relationships, and meet some new faces. Bring a friend, a coworker, or anyone looking to grow their network. We would love to meet them. See you there.

Meet the leader behind BAR. Martha Harvey is the heart of BAR Cool Springs and the reason this community exists today. A Williamson County native, Martha has spent years building meaningful connections across Franklin and beyond. From leading BAR and supporting local businesses to staying active in the Chamber and Rotary, she brings energy, consistency, and a genuine passion for people into everything she does. When she’s not working, you can find her at Center Hill Lake or hosting a great Titans tailgate. We’re grateful for the leadership and vision she brings to BAR and the community she continues to grow.

We’re looking forward to our upcoming BAR Mixer at Brewhouse South. Join us on Thursday, 02/19 from 3:30–6:00 p.m. for relaxed networking, great conversation, and the opportunity to connect with other local professionals who value authentic relationships. We are currently looking for a sponsor for this event. If your business would like added visibility in front of our community, we would love to connect. Bring a friend. Bring a business card. Come ready to build real relationships.

We’re honored to be recognized at this year’s Mentor Mixer and EC Final Pitch Night. This is such a great opportunity to support local student entrepreneurs as they pitch their businesses and connect with the community. If you’re available, we’d love to have some BAR members there to support and cheer them on. Tonight! Wednesday, February 11 5:00 p.m. Networking 6:00 p.m. Final Pitch 104 Claude Yates Dr, Franklin, TN Let’s continue building authentic relationships and investing in the next generation of leaders.

We’re excited to be attending The Round at Harbor + Union. The Round will take place every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 8:30–10:00 a.m. at The Factory, bringing together business owners and leaders from across our community for meaningful conversation and connection. BAR will continue meeting at Brewhouse on all other weeks, so you’ll still find us there regularly. We’d love to see you there and continue building authentic relationships together.

The morning started out with a great meeting and guest speaker Heather Doleshel! Then our Happy Hour Mixer this afternoon. Wonderful turnout! Thank you all so much for attending!