Tasha Bandy Kennard

Tasha Bandy Kennard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Thistle Farms, a position held since August 2022. Prior to this role, Tasha was the Farm Program Manager at Southall - Farm and Inn, where responsibilities included leading guest and staff experience development. Experience also includes serving as the Executive Director of Nashville Farmers' Market from January 2014 to April 2021, overseeing extensive strategic planning and community relations. Tasha held the position of Vice President, Marketing & Communication at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee from September 2008 to January 2014, managing marketing strategies and community relations. Earlier experience includes roles at Krispy Kreme as Marketing Manager and in public relations at The Ingram Group and U.S. Representative Bart Gordon's office. Tasha earned a B.S. in Communications from Middle Tennessee State University in 2001.