Ashley Brantley

Writer / Editor / Content Strategist

Nashville, Tennessee

Writer and editor with 20 years of experience and a master's degree in journalism & PR

Ashley Brantley

Writer / Editor / Content Strategist

Nashville, Tennessee

Writer and editor with 20 years of experience and a master's degree in journalism & PR

Town & Country: Dining in the Delta
What to eat, drink and do in the Mississippi Delta, from Clarksdale to Oxford. Beach or mountains? Sand or snow? Weekend getaways often involve picking one vibe simply because changing locations mid-trip wastes time.
Nashville Scene
Features Food and Drink Nashville Scene Travel and Explore
The Road Trip Issue 2022: Bowling Green, Ky.
What do you know about Bosnia? If you came of age in the ’90s, your knowledge may be limited to things you heard Dan Rather say. Personally, I knew the nation by its proper name — Bosnia and Herzegovina — because I remember it being a big deal that they c
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene Travel and Explore Features
What does it mean to be prosocial? Plus 7 ways to combat loneliness at work
What makes people happy? Obviously, that’s a complex question. But there is one thing that studies point to as a common thread. “In many of the studies I’ve read about what makes people happy, the answer I see most is interpersonal relationships,” says Er
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Health and Wellness Content Marketing
Mental health in the LGBTQ+ community: The facts + 4 tips for finding inclusive mental health care
Growing up, many people have moments where they wonder if they’re different. That includes many in the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to wondering if they’re different, LGBTQ+ youth also wonder if they’re safe. “Being LGBTQ+ isn’t the societal norm and sha
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Health and Wellness Content Marketing
11 of the Best Tasting Menus in Nashville — Mapped
A comprehensive guide to Nashville’s best tasting menus, from The Catbird Seat to The Continental
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Features Food and Drink Nashville Scene
4 red food recipes to make for Juneteenth in Tennessee with Chef Kenyatta Ashford
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Juneteenth and your first thought is food, you are not alone. In the South, we mark milestones through food and communion, and much of that tradition comes from African-American communities. “People tie a lot of wh
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Health and Wellness Food and Drink
Fox 17’s ‘Hometown Tour’ of The Nations: The Good, the Bad and the Lazy
I don’t watch much local news. Typically, it vacillates between grim realities and faux cheerfulness, and I can’t start my day with that kind of whiplash. But a few weeks ago, my mother told me to DVR Fox 17’s Hometown Tour, which was finally featuring my
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene Travel and Explore
What is LGBTQ-inclusive health care? A 9-step guide for patients and providers
Have you ever avoided going to the doctor because you were worried they’d treat you differently? One in 5 LGBTQ+ people has — and the challenges don’t stop with worry or anxiety. Studies have shown that among the LGBTQ+ community: 7% have had a provider r
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Health and Wellness
It Is Time to Meet … The Continental
Sean Brock's new place at the Grand Hyatt is ambitious. Here's what we ate and what we thought.
Nashville Scene
Features Food and Drink Nashville Scene
Meet the Power of We Scholars: Miko McDowell
Having a sibling in healthcare was a blessing and a curse for Miko McDowell.
BCBST News Center
Community and Nonprofit Content Marketing
What Is Revenue Cycle Management? (And Why It’s More Important Than Ever)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 75% of hospitals and health systems adopted new revenue cycle management (RCM) technology to help their organization stay afloat.
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Content Marketing
3 Things Primary Care Practices Need to Know in 2021
Primary care providers have been hit hard. After the pandemic hit, 81% of physicians reported lower revenue.
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Content Marketing Sales
Cooking With the Stars: Kristin Cavallari
Reading, cooking and — let’s be honest — judging Cavallari’s newest cookbook True Comfort
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene Food and Drink
Drink Up 2021: Drink It Dry
Champagne and oysters. Ice-cold Sapporo and ramen. A dry martini and a juicy steak. You know what doesn’t belong on that list? Diet Coke and lobster. Sprite and uni. Sweet tea and foie gras.
Nashville Scene
Food and Drink Features Nashville Scene
The Road Trip Issue 2021: Huntsville, Alabama
From big springs to breweries and a botanical garden, the Rocket City has more to offer than astronaut ice cream.
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene Travel and Explore Features
5 Predictions on the Future of Telehealth
Is telehealth the future of healthcare? If you asked that question two years ago, you would’ve gotten a very different answer than the one you’ll get today.
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About

Ashley Brantley

Writing

Editing

Content Strategy

Marketing

Podcasting

Journalism

I am a writer and editor with 20 years of experience in content creation. I’m curious — about people, products and brands — and I’m skilled at turning interviews, research, and complex concepts into content that starts conversations and spurs action.

When I’m not writing, I love to see live music, do Pilates, watch far too much TV, and travel with my husband (Barrett), daughter (Billie), and bizarre rescue dog (Levon). I am also a proud supporter of Our Kids, a Nashville nonprofit that helps survivors of child sexual abuse, where I’ve served on the board and led marketing efforts for over 12 years.