A Q&A WITH BUBBA PLUNK
Born and raised in Humboldt, Tenn., home of the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, Bubba always knew he would end up in Nashville.
"Since I grew up only two hours away, we would visit Nashville often," Bubba told us.
"In college, I stopped by frequently to see family and friends who lived here while going back and forth from my hometown to Knoxville. This city has felt like home to me from the day I moved here, and it's only getting better!"
Bubba joined Infinity, coincidentally on his birthday, in 2015. Originally hired as an event specialist, he knew after a few short hours that he belonged in sales. We caught up with Bubba to find out a little more about our favorite fun-loving Sales Director!
How long have you been with Infinity?
I have been apart of the team for almost 3 years now. I previously worked at the Nashville Scene where I became familiar with Infinity Hospitality Group and also had a colleague there that knew the owners personally. She thought I would enjoy this industry and recommended I send them my resume. When the time came for me to make a career change, Infinity was my first call!
Do you have any advice for clients who are shopping for a venue?
Choose the venue that appeals to you the most, and that your guests will remember long after the event is over. We will help you handle the rest! If you're not a client of ours yet, you should be. Call me!
What's one of the most commonly asked questions on a venue tour?
A lot of our clients ask me what they can do to make their event unique. That, in so many ways, is our specialty! Every event with Infinity is a custom creation built from the ground up. These events are produced by our team through a personalized planning process. Everything from the catering menu, lighting, entertainment and decor, can be tailored to provide a unique experience for every attendee!
What's one of the weirdest questions you've been asked?
"Can our pot-bellied pig, Jimmy Dean, be a part of our wedding ceremony?"
Of course he can, we just ask that he not stay for the reception!
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Meeting different people from all over the country, and in some cases, the world. Helping clients find the perfect venue for their special event here in Nashville is always a pleasure.
But the best part about my job is getting the opportunity to work with my amazing colleagues at Infinity every day. This company is made up of a wonderful group of professionals that all share the same passion for creating unique events that "wow" our clients and their honored guests. It is an honor to work alongside a team with such leadership and talent, and it's something that I never take for granted.
Oh -- and the tastings! Our team is incredible! Any time there is a catering tasting I am never too far away from the kitchen!
What's the most challenging part of your job?
Not being able to physically show clients how amazing the actual process of creating an event with our team really is during a short venue walkthrough.
Infinity has beautiful spaces with atmospheres, locations and history that make them so unique to Nashville, which can be admired in person during a tour or in photos on our websites and social media.
It's the "Infinity Experience" of planning and executing every detail with one point of contact that sets us apart as a full-service events company. You can't truly appreciate this until you experience it for yourself firsthand.
What is one of your favorite events we've done?
Each year, we host the CMA Awards After Party at The Bell Tower, and that is definitely a favorite! It's such a big night for Nashville and that makes it even more special to play a part in its success. Watching the theme and overall design take shape from beginning to end is so fun to see. Seeing the biggest names in country music celebrating and enjoying themselves in a space that is more like a second home to me is awesome!
What's one thing some people might not know about you?
As a rule, Bubba doesn't cook, but I can make a mean grilled cheese. Only in someone else's kitchen though! You see, I have lived in my apartment in Green Hills for five years and have never once turned on the stove. I use the oven for sweater storage.
Do you have a favorite go-to place in Nashville?
On a beautiful day, you can find me around town with friends, enjoying an iced coffee on the porch of Frothy Monkey or at Pinewood Social by the pool sipping a craft cocktail from the Airstream bar.
For a night out on the town, Midtown is my go-to spot, with the occasional visit to Printer's Alley and Nashville's famous Broadway Honky Tonks.
