Andrea Bates

Andrea Bates is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as Concessions Manager and Inventory Manager at The Caverns since December 2019, Andrea is also the Owner of Localista Elite and operates as a Blogger for Wandering Localista. Previous roles include Purchasing Manager and Project Manager at Greenlane Holdings, Inc. from September 2021 to September 2023, and Director of Strategic Marketing at The Other Fest from June 2020 to December 2021. Andrea has also contributed as a member of the Manchester Tourism Commission and a promoter for Downtown Manchester Movement. Additionally, Andrea owned Geenee In A Bucket and managed inventory at Harvest Local Foods, demonstrating a diverse skill set across various industries. Educationally, Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources and Marketing from Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, along with an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Motlow State Community College.