Ian Goodman is the owner of Goodman Coffee Roasters in Chattanooga, TN. He’s an experienced shop owner who already bought and sold a coffee shop. Since selling his business, he decided to start Goodman Coffee Roasters six years ago because he missed the world of coffee. Ian is the perfect person to speak to how Tennesee coffee culture expanded throughout the years as he watched coffee customers become more interested and educated.

Looking for other shops to visit around Tennessee? These are the shops recommended by Ian:

Barista Parlor in Nashville, TN

Crema Coffee Roasters in Nashville, TN

Good Citizen Coffee Co in  Antioch, TN

Honeybee Coffee Co in  Knoxville, TN

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