What happens when fitness, wellness, performance, work, and community all come together under one roof? On this episode of the Ground Up Podcast, hosts Terry Barga and Vanessa Hampton sit down with Shane and Kristi Wallen, the owners of Kollective in Nashville, to talk about what is coming to Music City and what people can expect from this one-of-a-kind space.

Shane and Kristi share the story behind Kollective Nashville, how they became involved with the project, and why they believe the concept can create something special for the Nashville community. They discuss the vision for Kollective, the atmosphere they want to create, and the people they hope will become part of the community.

Kollective is designed to go beyond the traditional gym, bringing together performance training, recovery, wellness, work, and community in one environment. The Nashville location is coming to Wedgewood-Houston, with the club currently scheduled to open in 2026.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• How Shane and Kristi got involved with Kollective
• The vision behind Kollective Nashville
• What members can expect when the doors open
• How Kollective is different from a traditional gym
• The importance of building a strong community
• Fitness, performance, recovery, and wellness under one roof
• Why Nashville was the right city for Kollective
• What the future holds for Kollective and its members

If you’re interested in fitness, wellness, entrepreneurship, Nashville business, performance, recovery, or building a stronger community, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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