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NASHVILLE, TN (September 28, 2011) – Puckett’s stood with some of the elite businesses in Downtown Nashville as a recipient of the Business Achievement Award, presented on Wednesday by the Nashville Downtown Partnership at their Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony. Over 900 downtown community and business leaders were in attendance at the Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom in Downtown Nashville for the event. Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Nashville Mayor Karl Dean were among the featured speakers at the luncheon for outstanding achievement in the downtown residential community.

Owners, Andy and Jan Marshall, watched in attendance as daughter, Claire Marshall Crowell, manager of the newest Puckett’s location in Downtown Nashville, received the award for Outstanding Business Development. Downtown Partnership President and CEO, Thomas Turner, said that when the Marshall family announced they were opening a downtown Nashville location, he was expecting big things and has not been disappointed. “The Nashville Puckett’s has proven to be a great spot for downtown workers and residents alike. Claire always makes guests feel right at home,” said Turner.

Governor Bill Haslam was on hand to express his passion for the downtown Nashville community and dedication to its continued growth. “The dynamic activity (in downtown Nashville) makes this a vibrant area to live, work, eat, play and invest even in the midst of a very difficult economy,” he said. “From entertainment and business growth, to our sports teams and quality of life, I am very grateful for what downtown Nashville offers to people in Middle Tennessee.” Nashville Mayor Karl Dean echoed Haslam’s pride for the downtown community.

“I’m excited about all the growth taking place in our city. When I look at the future, I have an immense sense of optimism. Once the Omni Music City Convention Center is complete, I believe we will have one of the most compelling downtown communities in the United States.”

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Founded by the Puckett family in the 1950s, Puckett's has served as a country store to several communities in Williamson County. Andy Marshall bought the Leiper's Fork Puckett's Grocery in 1998. In 2002, Puckett's branched out to start a formal dinner and music program. With all of the talented writers in and around town, the Friday night writers' show grew fast with people coming from all over to hear some of the finest that the industry has to offer in a cool, eclectic environment. Shortly after that, another opportunity opened up to expand Puckett's to Marshall's hometown and first love for community, in Historic Downtown Franklin.

Rob Robinson and his family now own the Leiper's Fork location, while the Marshall family expanded to the Downtown Nashville community in November 2010.