In honor of National Small Business Week, we’ve tapped into the heart of Nashville’s entrepreneurial spirit by asking local business owners to share their must-try experiences and products.

Mourning Brew, an East Nashville boo-tique where it’s Halloween year-round:
“We may be a tiny store, but we have lots of secrets for you to discover. Leave a message in our phone booth, take some photos, or drop a piece of tiny dark art in our Bill Cipher-inspired Weirdmaggedon Ghoul-ery.”

Photowalk Nashville, a guided tour and photoshoot rolled into one experience:
“They have to do our 12 South Experience! This amazing neighborhood is popping, and we show them around and take their pics at all the murals there — plus, there’s a really special surprise at the end of the tour.”

Walk Eat Nashville, a food tour biz with five neighborhoods to choose from:
“Try the downtown or East Nashville tours. Unless you live or work in these neighborhoods or are a serious foodie that seeks out the restaurants, you may not know as much about these areas as you should.”

The Truck Stop, a Donelson food truck park:
“We have a rotation of food trucks that join us weekly, so no matter what you’re in the mood for, we have you covered.”

Keep up with The Truck Stop's weekly offerings via Instagram. | Photo via The Truck Stop

Lightning round

We asked, “When someone visits your small business for the first time, the one thing they have to do, see, or try is _____.”

Aunt Lib's Pound Cakes: "Sweet potato pound cake"
B. Loren & Co: "Our Kentucky hug signature scent."
BANDED: "New Icon collection of boot, hat, and western shirt-inspired hair accessories"
Blue Monkey Shaved Ice: "Piña colada shaved ice"
Board & Cheesy: "A charcuterie workshop"
Dsquared Nashville: "Our new arrivals"
Fairytales Bookstore: "Coloring sheets, activities, and books"
Little Rad Market: "Gluten-free brownie"
Marigold Gourmet Popcorn: "Smell the fresh gourmet popcorn"
Radish Kitchen: "The Mexican Street Corn Caesar"
TheraPaint Studio: "Throw paint"
TNT Goods: "Our custom TNT Charm Bar with over 200 charms and 15 necklace and bracelet options"
Whisk Crepes Cafe: "Nutella strawberries crepe"