About Robert Higgins Jr.
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Robert Higgins Jr. is a passionate restaurateur dedicated to curating inviting, unique and vibrant dining and entertainment spaces. With more than fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry, Robert proudly owns and operates six restaurants and lounges in Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee.
A St. Louis native, Robert came to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue an undergraduate degree at Tennessee State University. Initially on track to go to dental school, Robert quickly found his true passion for event planning and entertaining while hosting events in college.
WHERE FLAVOR MEETS EXPERIENCE. DINING REIMAGINED.
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"'Small businesses bear the brunt': Nashville retail, restaurants adapt to tariffs"
"'Small businesses bear the brunt': Nashville retail, restaurants adapt to tariffs"
"'Small businesses bear the brunt': Nashville retail, restaurants adapt to tariffs"
The hospitality industry is always evolving, and restaurateurs must adapt quickly to stay competitive and serve customers effectively. Rob spoke with The Tennessean about what has worked for his establishments and how tariffs could impact businesses, particularly small business owners.
Robert Higgins Jr.: Building Legacies and Bottling Stories
"'Small businesses bear the brunt': Nashville retail, restaurants adapt to tariffs"
"'Small businesses bear the brunt': Nashville retail, restaurants adapt to tariffs"
Rob was featured in Modern South Magazine, where he shared his journey through decades of entrepreneurship and his latest business ventures. Special thanks to Modern South Magazine for bringing Rob's story to their readers!
Robert Higgins Jr. Partners with Patrón for Limited Edition Tequila: 5240
"'Small businesses bear the brunt': Nashville retail, restaurants adapt to tariffs"
Robert Higgins Jr. Partners with Patrón for Limited Edition Tequila: 5240
Special thanks to Urbaanite for featuring Rob's new collaboration with Patrón! Visit any one of Rob's establishments to get the 5240 Patrón experience.
ROBERT HIGGINS JR. HONORED WITH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
ROBERT HIGGINS JR. HONORED WITH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Robert Higgins Jr. Partners with Patrón for Limited Edition Tequila: 5240
"I am extremely grateful to be recognized by the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce and honored with the Business of the Year Award! Special thanks to the Nashville community for continuously supporting my businesses and my team for helping me carry on my mission to make Nashville even greater."
Urban Outlook: growing diverse tourism in nashville
ROBERT HIGGINS JR. HONORED WITH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Urban Outlook: growing diverse tourism in nashville
Rob was ecstatic to sit with April Eaton to discuss trends in Nashville tourism on Urban Outlook. While nearly 17 million people visited Nashville last year, less than 12% of those visitors were Black. Music City is made up of a rich and diverse culture but our tourism numbers don’t reflect that.
BUNGALOW 10 WELCOMES NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF
ROBERT HIGGINS JR. HONORED WITH BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Urban Outlook: growing diverse tourism in nashville
The dining and entertainment space is extremely dynamic — especially in a city like Nashville that’s constantly growing and changing — but my Rob and his team remain committed to finding innovative ways to refresh their businesses. It is with great honor that Bungalow 10 announce the esteemed Chef Jerod Wilcher as Executive Chef.