Nashville's Now and Then Expands Coffee Experience

Now and Then, a Nashville café founded by Demi Chacon and Davy Ball, is reimagining the coffee shop experience by treating coffee with the same reverence as fine wine, offering carefully curated, rare beans and an intimate, service-oriented atmosphere. Inspired by Japanese jazz kissa bars and high-end wine bars, Now and Then prioritizes quality and customer engagement over volume, seating only ten at a custom walnut bar with no takeout or cold brew options. The café's collaboration with chef Sean Brock has amplified its reputation, attracting regulars, celebrities, and out-of-town visitors, while fostering a community-oriented environment where patrons are encouraged to expand their coffee horizons. Chacon and Ball emphasize approachability and inclusivity, aiming to make specialty coffee accessible without pretension, and have built a loyal following through their passion for craftsmanship and innovation.