Great food spaces create great communities.

Founded in 2024 - The Etowah Collective exists to study, grow, and enhance the food and beverage industry in Memphis, Tennessee and beyond.

  • We promote culinary placemaking by fostering a market need for restaurants and food-related businesses that contribute to quality of life.

  • We provide professional growth and talent development initiatives for individuals in the food and beverage industry.

  • We offer support for startup food and beverage concepts, aiding in business development and innovation.

  • We host programming that builds a strong and inspired culture centered around great food and drink



Board of Directors

  • Josh Conley

    FOUNDER / PRESIDENT

  • Cole Jeanes

    FOUNDER / TREASURER

  • Charlie Purpura

    SECRETARY

Advisory Board

  • Schuyler Obrien

  • Sarah Cai

  • Test

    Cam Smith

  • Harrison Downing

  • Arturo Leighton

  • Kyle Taylor