Shannon Williams has been appointed as Executive Chef at Holston House Nashville
Holston House, a 191-room boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Nashville, Tenn., announced today the appointment of Shannon Williams as its new executive chef. The 16-year industry veteran joins the Holston House team with a focus on incorporating her specialty southern cuisine infused with modern touches into Holston House's renowned weekend brunch service and throughout the hotel's signature restaurant, TENN, fare.
As Executive Chef, Williams will oversee all of Holston House's food and beverage offerings, including the full service restaurant, TENN, lobby bar serving small bites, Bar TENN, rooftop tea service with seasonally rotating tea-based cocktails and treats, as well as the property's catering operations.
Hailing from southern Georgia, Williams brings more than 16 years of culinary experience with a focus on elevated southern cooking to the property's leadership team. Prior to joining Holston House, Williams worked up the culinary ladder in country clubs across Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee. With a notable career kick-off, she earned her Culinary Arts and Science degree from Johnson & Wales after receiving a scholarship from Chef Bobby Flay on Good Morning America in 2005.
In addition to spearheading Holston House's culinary team, Williams will also work closely with Holston House's full leadership team to develop TENN's dinner menu inspired by her southern upbringing and family recipes with a modern twist. The updated dinner service is set to launch in early February.