meet cledis

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Cledis is a fast-casual restaurant serving burgers smashed with love, sandwiches, wings, and more as well as a revolving tap menu featuring 24 local and regional beers and ciders.

Our fun, vibey, laid-back setting includes both indoor and outdoor seating. Grab a quick bite at the bar, crush some burgers in the dining room, or bring your favorite pup and enjoy a brew by the fire pits in the beer garden. Whether you’re looking for your favorite new spot in town or searching for the perfect location for an upcoming special event, we hope you’ll feel at home at Cledis.

Our Story and Mission

Founder and restaurateur Shane Nasby named the restaurant in honor of his late grandpa, Cledis Nolen, who owned and operated the Midway Cafe in Charlottesville, Indiana throughout Shane’s childhood. Inspired by his memories of growing up in a small town, Shane designed Cledis as an homage to a slower and simpler time when sharing a meal at a local restaurant was a way for neighbors to stay connected with one another.

Shane also hopes to carry on his grandpa’s legacy of unwavering kindness and generosity. Going beyond serving great food, Cledis is on a mission to combat hunger and hopelessness in our city. We proudly partner with People Loving Nashville and give our time and resources toward their programs which offer relief, relationship, and restoration for our hungry and unhoused neighbors.

Typically on the last Monday of each month, Cledis serves the PLN community by making and serving meals and building relationships. Please click here to learn more about why we do what we do, and if you’d like to join our team of volunteers for an upcoming Mission Monday, please email us.