Nashville!! I’m still reminiscing about last Saturday, what a time! I am absolutely grateful for the opportunity to shoot for Pretty Ravens at East Nashville Beer Festival on 4/11/26. That weekend there was a lot going on in Nashville and I hope you were able to make it!
Approximately 50 local, regional, and national craft breweries attended to provide unique flavors to patrons, live music performed by Pretty Ravens that had the crowd jamming out that was filled with a sea of smiles and dancing. Pro Wrestling Symphony had a outside ring with high energy matches that kept you entertained between sets which I absolutely loved! Local artists had vendor booths set up that displayed their talents along with delicious food trucks, you need to check out IMMEDIATELY. The delicious 7
1.Chivanada
2. Roscoe’s BBQ
3.Vietastic
4.QBOP!
5. The Grilled Cheeserie
6. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken
7. New Berlin East.
If it’s anything about me I strongly support local businesses/artist and it made my heart happy to see people supporting everyone.
The set up had a great flow, Pretty Ravens would play a couple songs then take a break then it was time for the full throttle action of Pro Wrestling Symphony. I didn’t have photo access to ring side but that didn’t stop me from taking some gnarly action shots. With every slam on the ring, slap to the chest, and wrestlers flying from the top ropes the crowd was filled with gasps and hilarious commentary. I’ve always wanted to throw myself on the ring to see what it feels like and to make that nostalgic rumbling sound of the ring. Ah one day, It’s on my bucket list of things to check off. Also there was an interactive aspect of the festival where you could play corn hole and play ping pong!
Upon arriving all ID’s were checked to ensure everyone with a valid drivers license was of legal age to consume alcohol, that their ticket matched their name and Xs were marked on designated drivers. This could be unbeknownst to you if you haven’t worked in the service industry, and I only want to emphasize this because of remarks I heard while waiting on line. You may “look” old enough to drink but there are heavy penalties, fines, and even jail time people serving you alcohol can face if they don’t check the criteria they need to ensure proper identification for consumption of alcohol.
Now, after confirming all criteria was correct you were handed a souvenir drinking cup. This allowed you to hops around different crafted beer vendors and try any crafted beer of your choice! See what I did there? hops like the hops in beer haha. One of my favorite samples was from Untitled Art . They have an array of flavors and styles. From crafted hops, hard seltzers, D-9 THC soda, sparkling CBD water, and even non alcoholic beer. 10/10, I would highly suggest trying any of their bold crisp and refreshing flavors. Other breweries I was able to stop by for a sip were Appalachian Mountain Brewing, Crazy Gnome Brewery/ Cyanide Cider, East Nashville Beer Works, Honey Tree Meadery, and Stoke Haus to name a few. Which crafted beers did you try and like best? You can check out more here East Nashville Beer Fest .
The whole energy of the Festival was filled with nonstop good vibes. Every encounter I had was full of smiles, jokes, and just overall a good time. Being behind the camera and capturing moments of people enjoying themselves really filled my heart with pure happiness. People celebrating birthdays, rejoicing with friends/families to even a proposal! As I was exploring I saw a crowd of people stop in their tracks and locked in on a couple. Curious I look over and see a man on one knee proposing to his future bride! I was able to capture this beautiful moment. I did see another photographer and wasn’t sure if they were there specifically for that couple or happened to be at the right place at the right time. I never want to step on anyone’s toes and always try to be mindful of the crowd and other photographers. I’m all about working together and sharing spaces. When I move from a spot I look around to see who’s next to me and let them know to get in there for a better view. Especially me standing tall at 5’1” I’m always looking out for my fellow shorties!
In all of you weren’t able to make it out on that beautiful Saturday I highly suggest next year you attend. Even if you go by yourself without a doubt you will be making new friends.
A huge thanks to Pretty Ravens for inviting me, East Nashville Beer Festival for putting together such a fun event, Crafted beer vendors that provided endless tasty flavors, security that ensured everyone’s safety, to the local artist giving life an extra sparkle, to the food vendors that kept our tummies full, the wrestlers that kept the crowd buzzing and to everyone involved to make this happen, thank you.
The Eclectic Ear Of Nashville 
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