Our Staff
Gail
How long have you worked at Robert’s? Since 1995
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? The history, the music and the people.
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Eclectic
If you could meet one country star, who would it be? Shot Jackson
Favorite instrument: Steel guitar
Most surprising thing about Robert’s: The people from around the world who come to Robert’s because it was recommended by people from their own country.
Sammy
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? Great community, welcoming visitors to Nashville
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Loyal
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Dolly or Loretta
Favorite instrument: Guitar
Favorite thing about Nashville: The quality of the musicians
Samantha
How long have you worked at Robert’s? Since 2007
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? I meet a lot of cool people!
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Kris Kristofferson. My world would implode!
Favorite instrument: Steel Guitar
Favorite thing about Nashville: Its rich musical history
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Chili cheese fries. I keep it classy!
Most surprising thing about Robert’s: We hold a church service every Sunday morning.
Riley
How long have you worked at Robert’s? Since 2006
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? Meeting a lot of new people
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Faron Young
Favorite instrument: Doghouse Bass
Favorite thing about Nashville: Its history
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Fried Pickles
Teresa
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? The music and being part of Robert’s
Describe the crowd at Robert’s in one word: International
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Willie Nelson
Favorite instrument: Fiddle
Favorite thing about Nashville: Lower Broad and East Nashville
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Hamburgers and fried pickles
Most surprising thing about Robert’s: The most diverse group of people you can imagine all interact and have a great time at Robert’s.
Scott
Best thing about working on Lower Broad?: Hearing world-class musicians all of the time.
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Buddy Emmons
Favorite instrument: Steel Guitar
Favorite thing about Nashville: The music scene is one of a kind
German
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? Ambiance and good people
Favorite instrument: Guitar
Favorite thing about Nashville: The landscaping. It’s very green here.
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Turkey sandwich or bologna
Most surprising thing about Robert’s: We have church on Sundays
Ray Doll
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? Working in a bar that keeps tradition alive
Describe the crowd at Robert’s in one word: International
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Loretta Lynn
Favorite instrument: Upright bass
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Onion rings
Halie
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Del McCoury
Favorite thing about Nashville: It’s a big city that feels like a small town
Most surprising thing about Robert’s: That people want to get married or celebrate the start of their lives together at Robert’s
Gina
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? It’s not Bourbon Street in New Orleans
Describe the crowd at Robert’s in one word: Matchless
Favorite thing about Nashville? There are no parades
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Waylon Jennings
Favorite instrument: Drums
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Grilled cheese and fries
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? Brazilbilly’s international fan base
Rudy
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? Being around Nashville’s finest!
Describe the crowd at Robert’s in one word: Dedicated
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Hank, of course
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Grilled cheese (simple and classic)
Benny
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? The people
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Willie Nelson
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? How much you learn every night
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Benny Burger
Benny and Rudy are in a band called The Poor Boys. Check them out on stage sometime at Robert’s.
Bobby
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? We are a family
Describe the crowd at Robert’s in one word: Traditional Country
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Hank Thompson
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? We’re keeping pure country music alive
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Robert’s burgers (the best)
Cooper
Best thing about working on Lower Broad? Everybody knows your name!
Describe the crowd at Robert’s in one word: Diverse
Favorite thing about Nashville: The Rhinestones
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Dolly Parton!
Favorite instrument: Tamborine
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? On average, 72,800 live traditional country songs are played onstage at Robert’s each year.
Shana
Favorite thing about Nashville: There’s always live music somewhere.
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? George Jones
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: The grilled cheese. It’s just like Mom’s.
Favorite instrument: Telecaster
Caroline
Best thing about working on Lower Broad: Being at Robert’s!!
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Fun
Favorite thing about Nashville: Being the music capital of the world
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Johnny Cash
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: The cheeseburger
Favorite instrument: Stand up bass
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? The people are the nicest people in the world.
Hope
Best thing about working on Lower Broad: Everyone’s so happy to be here
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Grateful
Favorite thing about Nashville: The community
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? George Strait
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Cheeseburger and sweet potato fries
Favorite instrument: Steel guitar
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? Instant family
Shyanne
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Inspirational
Favorite thing about Nashville: The friendliest city ever
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Roger Miller
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Hot dog and chips
Favorite instrument: Harmonica
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? Contagious energy
Meagan
Best thing about working on Lower Broad: Meeting people from all over the world
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Fun
Favorite thing about Nashville: The friendly community spirit
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Marty Robbins
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Fried bologna sandwich
Favorite instrument: Guitar
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? The Brazilbilly photo on the back of the wall
Vida
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Downhome & happy
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Merle Haggard
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Fried pickles
Favorite instrument: All
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? Broadway DOES have real country music!
Emma
Best thing about working on Lower Broad: Meeting all types of different people from all over the world—and it’s a party every night!
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Kooky
Favorite thing about Nashville: Lots of good-looking, talented people
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Johnny Cash, but I want to BE Wanda Jackson
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Can’t beat the mushroom swiss burger
Favorite instrument: Organ
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? Who you run into
Julie
Best thing about working on Lower Broad: You get to be part of all the action
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Feisty
Favorite thing about Nashville: It’s a big city with a small-town feel
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Del Reeves
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Sweet potato fries
Favorite instrument: Steel guitar
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? All types and ages of people come from around the globe to listen to Traditional Country Music!
Daniel
Bio coming soon.
Becky
Best thing about working on Lower Broad: Never a dull moment
Describe the Robert’s crowd in one word: Eclectic
Favorite thing about Nashville: It’s a big city with a small town vibe.
If you could meet one country music star, who would it be? Gram Parsons
Favorite menu item at Robert’s: Veggie burger
Favorite instrument: Upright bass
Most surprising thing about Robert’s? It’s everyone’s favorite neighborhood bar… regardless of what part of the world you’re from….
