A Guest Invitation from XPLR.NASH
One Day.
Real Places.
Your Story.
We take you somewhere you've never been, film the whole thing, and share it with half a million people who trust us to show them what's worth experiencing.
See What This Is About ↓The Concept
What Is The XPLR Series?
The XPLR Series is a curated, unscripted day of discovery. We invite one guest — someone with a story worth telling — and take them through a hand-picked set of stops across Tennessee that they've never experienced before.
No scripts. No rehearsals. Just real reactions, real conversations, and real places — captured by a small, professional crew and published to an audience of over 500,000 people who follow XPLR.NASH for exactly this kind of content.
500K+
Followers
100M+
Annual Impressions
20K+
People Guided
A day on the XPLR Series
The Experience
What Makes It Different
Curated Stops
Every location is hand-selected by Stuart — hidden gems, local institutions, and places with a story. You won't know where you're going until you arrive.
Small Business Focus
We spotlight the businesses that make Tennessee worth exploring. Your episode introduces you to owners, makers, and creators who are building something real.
Authentic Moments
No teleprompters, no talking points. The best content comes from genuine reactions — and that's exactly what we capture.
The Platform Behind It
Built on Trust,
Not Just Traffic
XPLR.NASH has spent years building an audience that actually acts on recommendations. These aren't passive followers — they're people who use our content to decide where to eat, where to go, and who to support.
500K+
Combined Followers
100M+
Annual Impressions
3,400+
Posts Published
XPLR.NASH
Tennessee's most trusted discovery platform
Step One
The Discovery Call
Before anything is planned, we sit down together — virtually or in person — for a 30 to 45 minute conversation. This call is recorded and shapes everything about your episode. We learn who you are, what you care about, and what kind of day would mean the most to you.
30–45 Min
Recorded conversation
Your Story
We learn what matters to you
Custom Day
Built around your interests
Curated for You
This day has been curated for you
What to Expect
A Day of Filming
The shoot is a 6 to 8 hour day with a small, professional crew. It's designed to feel natural — not like a production set. Most guests say it felt more like a really good day out than a filming day.
Morning
Pickup & First Stop
We meet you and head to the first curated location — you won't know where until you arrive. That's the whole point.
Midday
2–3 More Stops
Each stop is intentional: a restaurant, a maker, a hidden experience. The crew captures everything naturally.
Afternoon
Signature Moment
Every episode has a standout moment — the place or experience that defines the story of your day.
Evening
Wrap & Debrief
We close out the day, capture your final thoughts, and walk you through what happens next with your content.
Your Commitment
What We Ask
of You
This is a partnership. We invest a full day of production into your episode, and we ask for a few things in return to make sure it's the best possible experience for everyone.
One Full Day
6–8 hours of your time for the shoot. We work around your schedule.
Discovery Call First
A 30–45 minute recorded conversation before we plan anything.
An Open Mind
You won't know every stop in advance. That's what makes it work.
Episode Approval
You review the final cut before it goes live. No surprises.
Share It
We ask that you share your episode with your own audience when it publishes.
What You Get
Your Content,
Multiplied
Your episode doesn't just live on our platform. We build a content package around your day that gives you assets you can use across your own channels for months.
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Full Episode
A professionally edited long-form episode published on XPLR.NASH — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
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Short-Form Clips
Multiple vertical clips cut for Reels, TikTok, and Shorts. Shareable, optimized, and branded.
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Photography
High-quality stills from the day that you own and can use for your own marketing and social content.
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Feature Story
A written feature on XPLR.NASH spotlighting you, your work, and your story for our web audience.
Is This For You?
Who We Invite
The XPLR Series isn't for everyone — and that's intentional. We look for guests who have a genuine connection to community, story, and the places that make Tennessee worth exploring.
Business Owners
People building something real in their community.
Community Leaders
Those who shape culture, neighborhoods, and local identity.
Creatives & Artists
Makers, musicians, chefs, and storytellers.
Entrepreneurs
Founders with a story that deserves a bigger audience.
Stuart Deming
Host & Cofounder, XPLR.NASH
Your Host
Stuart Deming
Stuart Deming has spent nearly two decades in the hospitality and tourism industry. He's guided over 20,000 people through curated experiences across Tennessee — from walking tours to private events — and built a reputation as someone who genuinely knows what makes a place worth visiting.
In 2018, Stuart cofounded XPLR.NASH with a simple mission: help people experience their local communities through actionable storytelling. What started as a small content project has grown into one of Tennessee's most trusted discovery platforms, with over 500,000 followers, 100 million annual impressions, and hundreds of small businesses featured.
The XPLR Series is the next evolution of that mission — bringing the discovery experience directly to the people who are shaping Tennessee's communities.
Nearly 20 Years
Hospitality
20,000+
People Guided
500K+
Platform Reach
Optional Add-On
Live Premiere
at Rocketown
For guests who want to go all in — we offer the option to host a live premiere screening of your episode at Rocketown in Nashville. A real audience, a real event, and a moment that extends the reach of your story far beyond the screen.
Live Audience
A real in-person premiere event
Networking
Connect with the XPLR community
Extended Reach
Coverage of the premiere itself
Not Required
Completely optional add-on
Are You In?
Let us know and we'll reach out to schedule your discovery call — a quick conversation to walk you through the format and start planning your day.
Clicking either button will open your email with a pre-filled message to Stuart.