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.

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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.

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Meet the Team

Brian Wagner

GENERAL MANAGER
Active in Nashville’s event venue space for much of his career, Brian helped open the Mercy Lounge and Cannery Ballroom nearly 20 years ago before spending nearly a decade at Ryman Auditorium and seven years leading marketing for the Tennessee Dept. of Tourism.
Keshia Bailey

BOX OFFICE & 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.
Chef Nick Govrik

EXECUTIVE CHEF
Nick has 25 years of catering experience, a la carte dining, menu development, as well as back and front of house operations management in fine dining establishments. With extensive knowledge in special events, Chef Nick is committed to creating and fostering a positive environment that exceeds guests’ expectations and satisfaction.
Ashley Christy

DIRECTOR OF SALES
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.
Santo Pullella

TALENT BUYER
A seasoned talent buyer for the Nashville market, Pullella led programming at 3rd & Lindsley from 2011 through 2021 which included curation of WRLT’s live broadcast of Sunday Night Live. Prior to moving to Music City, he served as a regional talent buyer for festivals, theaters, and clubs in the Midwest. Informed by several years working in artist management, Santo is in tune with the needs of artists and their teams.
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.
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.