Cindy Davis

How did you become interested in the sales/hospitality industry?

I have always loved taking care of people, so hospitality was truly second nature. I have gotten to travel the country and work closely and learn from some of the most prestigious and well recognized people in the hospitality industry. The relationships and skills this industry has given me are truly unparalleled. The hospitality business is both fun and stressful. What aspect of your job do you enjoy the most?

I enjoy finding solutions for our staff and guests, whether is crafting an event, finding the perfect entertainment, working within a budget, or problem solving through some last-minute changes. I love finding solutions and working through things as a team. Our team thrives during chaos; we learn how to work together, communicate, be resourceful, and problem solve under a time crunch. As inherently stressful as some of our large events are, these are the mo- ments that bring our team together and allow our team members to step up and lead. Watching the staff whom you have empowered, cultivated, and invested in grow into their full potential as leaders and thrive is one of the coolest parts of my job. Being that Nashville is the country music capital of the world, who are the most interesting country music stars that you have met and why?

The Wildhorse Saloon has been lucky to have so many iconic country music stars come across our stage. We’ve had Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Lee Brice, and most recently, Luke Combs. Early in April, Opry Entertainment Group announced our partnership with Luke Combs. He is a genuine downto-earth guy.

What kind of fun can people expect when they visit the Wildhorse Saloon?

You can tell when you walk in you are going to experience something memorable. From the music to the

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wooden horses, to the copper top bar, you just know you will remember your time here. We deliver our guests the ultimate southern hospitality experience, whether you are grabbing a signature whiskey at the bar, trying line dancing for the first time, or just listening to good music with friends. Your time at the Wildhorse is certainly well spent.

What does the word power mean to you?

Many assume power comes from the outside-in. People believe power is granted to a person by someone else. They see power as a position or title, which comes with authority and control, and a belief in the form of supremacy over others. I define power differently. It does not matter what the organizational chart says. Power is available to everyone, no matter their position or title. Real power is influence, and it increases as we offer more support to others. Being powerful is more about giving support than getting support.

Kelsey A. Nobis is the district sales coordinator for Opry Entertainment at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee. Previously, Kelsey staffed and operated a 1200-acre property in the Adirondack mountains on Lake George, New York. Kelsey is a graduate of Springfield College and Vermont Law School. She has been recognized as the 30 under 30, Volunteer of the Year for the YMCA, and received the Distinguished Women in Leadership award. She supports Operation Rose, a nonprofit that is actively educating, preventing, and combating human trafficking in Middle Tennessee. She enjoys taking her dogs to the lake and working on small DIY projects in her vintage Airstreams.