Our Story
Riverside Revival is a part of the broader Boedecker Foundation Collaborative Campus, which sits on 2.5 acres at a centrally located intersection — Porter and Riverside — in the diverse and vibrant neighborhood of Inglewood in East Nashville. The vision of the Boedecker Foundation chairman, George B. Boedecker Jr., this multiyear development is owned and managed by the Boedecker Foundation.
Riverside Revival is a world-class music and event venue ideal for concerts, wedding receptions, corporate gatherings, holiday parties and celebrations. Tasteful features such as the original stained glass windows, chandeliers and balcony seats from the original 1951 church construction provide classic accents to the contemporary feel of this completely renovated, clean, well-appointed space complete with a best-in-class audio visual system complete with digital Allen Heath mixing console, line array speakers, and projector.
A full-scale commercial kitchen under the direction of veteran Executive Chef, Nick Govrik, takes events to the next level leaving guests’ palates completely satisfied and hosting an event easy and efficient. Housed in the old “church basement” the kitchen has adequate space for special pre or post function VIP gatherings or breakout sessions for corporate gatherings.
Events at Riverside Revival generate revenue that support the mission of the Boedecker Collaborative Campus which provides below market rent to many of the non profit organizations it supports. The campus also allows for sufficient parking for large vehicles and guests complimented by an abundance of street parking and a large low-cost pay lot across the street.
George Boedecker Jr.
Host an Event
Riverside Revival is the perfect venue for weddings, milestone celebrations, fundraisers and concert events. In-house catering, tables and chairs and first class AV on site make events easy and fun.
Meet the Team
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Ashley Christy
DIRETOR OF SALES
& BUSINES OPERATIONS
Ashley has been working in the event and hotel industry since 2012. Prior to joining the Riverside Revival team, she was the Catering Sales Manager at Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown after a stint at the Music City Center. She holds a degree in Sport Entertainment and Event Management from Johnson & Wales University.
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Nick Govrik
Executive Director/Chief Culinary Officer
Nick has over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and music industries. These intersecting skillsets allow him to employ his extensive knowledge and seasoned engagement at Riverside Revival. As the Executive Chef of the University Club of Nashville at Vanderbilt for 16 years, he oversaw thousands of special events such as extravagant galas and weddings to down home fish fry’s and BBQs. Nick has also enjoyed a fruitful music career as a songwriter, session musician and band member of many notable acts. He has performed on the stages of numerous legendary venues around the world, including the Hollywood Bowl, Ryman Auditorium and Fillmore West.
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Keshia Bailey
HOUSE PROMOTER & MARKETING MANAGER
A student of Business Law and Public Relations at MTSU, Keshia worked on campaigns for various state officials as well as other events in the hospitality and entertainment space. A talented singer in her own right, Keshia oversees the box office, promotion and assists with programming and event sales.
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Adam Botner
PRODUCTION MANAGER
With 20+ years of experience working in event production, Adam brings a wealth of technical expertise and broad understanding of what musicians, event planners and clients need to execute events successfully.
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Cody Lee
OPERATIONS MANAGER
As an Operations Manager, Cody Lee brings his extensive experience in events, food and beverage management to every project he oversees. With a background in management at many high volume restaurants, Cody is focused on delivering exceptional customer service to each and every client.
Agents interested in booking artists at Riverside Revival should contact Santo Pullella at santo@headwestpresents.com
For all other questions or inquiries, contact events@riversiderevivalnashville.com
Parking & Transit Info
Riverside Revival is located on the Boedecker Collaborative Campus at 1600 Riverside Dr., Nashville, TN 37027 at the corner of Riverside Dr. and Porter Ave. The campus has close to 40 parking spaces on site and there is a parking lot with close to 100 additional spaces across Porter Ave. at Riverside Station where Snapshot Interactive is located. Rideshare services can drop on the main drive of the campus accessed from Riverside or Porter Ave. and the Riverside Dr & Porter Rd SB bus stop is located directly in front of the main entrance. Stop ID: RIVPORSN
Our culinary team prepares a food fresh on site for events offering a variety of selections including vegetarian options.
