Brian Hicks On Social Enterprise & Coffee
Brian Hicks is the CEO of Harvest Hands CDC and Humphreys Street Coffee Company, an enterprise that began as an after-school program to foster positive behavior in Nashville’s underserved youth. With a mission of using the stunning growth of Nashville to benefit those who might not normally be recipients of the wealth transfer caused by gentrification and development, Hicks has spent the last 17 years setting up generations of Nashville children for success.
About Brian Hicks
Brian Hicks is the co-founder of Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering wholeness in South Nashville through healthy living, education, spiritual formation, and economic development.
In 2007, Brian and his wife, Courtney, responded to a community's urgent need by purchasing and revitalizing an abandoned property. This led to the creation of Humphreys Street Coffee Co., a social enterprise that empowers youth through employment and leadership development. With over 20 young adults employed and revenue exceeding $500,000 annually, Humphreys Street Coffee Co. continues to make a significant impact, embodying Brian's commitment to community and youth development.
