We were all excited to stop in at Hatch Show Print (above), a historic letterpress printing shop that's been creating graphic, highly collectible poster art since 1879. Manager Jim Sherraden, a designer himself, gave us a tour of the facility. "We're the antithesis of digital design," says Jim. "Our posters celebrate the history of the shop and our extensive archive. We're always trying to find ways to keep ink on the blocks and dust off of them."



Jim Sherraden, the manager of Hatch Show Print in Nashville, uses letterpress blocks from the shop's archive to create new works of art printed on 80-pound, acid-free paper (see Jim above with his work). His prints retail for between $250 and $850. Don't ya love 'em? If you can't visit the shop in person, check it out online at hatchshowprint.com.


Jim, the manager at Hatch Show Print, recommended Jack's Bar-B-Que a few doors down for lunch. Thanks, Jim. We joined the crowds of locals for beef brisket, smoked turkey breast, smoked Texas sausauge, and a half-dozen sides, including mac-and-cheese, green beans, baked apples, coleslaw, and giant cups of sweet tea. Check it out at jacksbarbque.com.