Website: https://barnetworking.com/
BAR Networking is a professional business-networking organization serving the greater Nashville, Tennessee area. The acronym “BAR” stands for “Building Authentic Relationships,” and the group describes itself as a community of seasoned professionals focused on supporting business growth through authentic connections rather than transactional networking. The organization brings members together through regular meetings, mixers, and educational events, and frames its model around long-term, genuine professional relationships. It operates as a membership group with meeting groups in more than one community across the greater Nashville region.
Services
BAR Networking offers its members a range of activities and resources, including:
- Weekly business meetings featuring member introductions and showcases
- Monthly mixers
- Small-group discussions
- Speaker events and expert knowledge sharing
- Access to a member directory
- Professional development resources
The organization states that the first three meetings are free for prospective members, allowing visitors to experience the group before joining, with membership available through a “Join Now” option on its website. Members are also given the opportunity to showcase their businesses during weekly meetings and to share expertise through speaker events.
About
BAR Networking is built around the principle of “Building Authentic Relationships,” and describes itself as an exclusive group of experienced professionals who support one another’s business growth. The organization emphasizes genuine, relationship-driven connections over purely transactional networking, encouraging members to build trust over time rather than simply exchange leads. Its weekly meetings include structured introductions and member showcases, while monthly mixers and speaker events provide additional opportunities for members to connect and to learn from one another. The group supplements its in-person gatherings with online resources, including a member directory and member “Pro Tips.”
Its website lists a leadership team that includes Allie Grace, Tyler Haynes, Scott Merritt, John Waraksa, Eliza Butts, Dan Phillips, Tony Hunnicutt, and Martha Harvey. The organization invites prospective members to attend their first three meetings free of charge before deciding whether to join.
Location & Contact
BAR Networking operates in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area, including chapters or meeting groups in the Franklin/Cool Springs and Murfreesboro areas.
- Franklin/Cool Springs meeting: Brewhouse South, 1855 Galleria Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067, held on Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.
- Murfreesboro: Referenced as an additional meeting location on the website.
A contact page is available through the organization’s website for inquiries, and prospective members can register to attend a meeting or to speak at an event through the site.
Additional Information
The organization’s website includes resources such as a BAR Leadership Team page, a member directory, member “Pro Tips,” profile updates, an events calendar, speaker registration, and mixer sponsorship options. These tools allow members to keep their profiles current, find and connect with other members, register to speak at events, and sponsor mixers. BAR Networking maintains a presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Meetup, and uses these channels alongside its website to publicize meetings and events across the greater Nashville area.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (barnetworking.com).