As someone who wasn't alive when Jefferson Street experienced its heyday, I knew only the broad outlines of its place in Nashville's history.
Mackensy Lunsford is a Food and Culture Storyteller/Editor at Southern Kitchen. She specializes in the food and beverage industry, covering topics such as chain restaurants, food safety, and restaurant innovation, while also exploring the intersection of food and culture. Mackensy's work has been featured in various publications, including USA Today, Yahoo News, and the Asheville Citizen-Times Media Group.










