Kelly Kaplan

Kelly Kaplan is a pillar of the Nashville community.  With over 20 years of experience in the Tourism/Hospitality industry, she currently is the Partnerships & Outreach Manager for the expansion of The Giving Kitchen in Tennessee. 

Her most recent position was the Events & Sales Manager for Nashville Underground in the heart of Music City.  Beginning her career straight out of high school, Kelly has shown her strong work ethic from day one rising from industry server to the events mastermind she is today.  Since locating to Nashville from Chicago, she has handled sales and events for; Stadium Club at Vanderbilt, Sheraton Music City, Maggiano’s Little Italy, BB King’s Blues Club and Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville. 

Even though not a native, Kelly absolutely considers Nashville her home and her ties the city reign strong as she is the past Chair for The DISTRICT, Inc., the Chair for the 2nd AVE Strong initiative, a Member of Heels & Handshakes, Music City Concierge Association and past members of many other organizations in Nashville. 

Kelly’s passion for her career shines through every day as she strongly lives by the philosophy “choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”