Karen-Lee Ryan

Karen-Lee Ryan is a digital executive turned entrepreneur who founded Walk Eat Nashville to highlight the culinary scene in Music City.

With a passion for creating memorable experiences and Feeding Curiosity® about Nashville, she has garnered national recognition, including being named one of the 15 Best Food Tours in the USA.

Karen-Lee's venture, Walk Eat Nashville, has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, National Geographic Traveler, and Travel + Leisure.

She serves as a Platinum Ambassador for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. and is on the board of the Nashville Chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier, an international society of women in food, wine, and hospitality.

Karen-Lee Ryan's educational background includes studies at Ursuline Academy in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and environmental policy/political science from Indiana University Bloomington.

Throughout her career, Karen-Lee has held various key positions, including Founder & CEO at Walk Eat Nashville, Executive Producer - Digital Media at San Antonio Express-News, Director of Digital Content and Editor at The Tennessean, Features writer and publications editor, Senior Manager of User Experience at Sapient, Editor-in-Chief at AccentHealth.com, and Producer at Sidewalk.com under Microsoft.

Her extensive experience in digital media, content creation, and user experience has shaped her into a prominent figure in Nashville's culinary and tourism industries.