Megan joined Hammock as an intern in 2007 and we liked her so much we kept her around upon her graduation from Lipscomb University in December 2007. Megan works on the editorial staff of all of Hammock’s publications, and whether she’s researching ideas for whatnot, finding cool tools for MyBusiness or writing stories for American Spirit, she’s always busy.

Having grown up in a small village in Ohio, Megan enjoys the perks of “city life,” taking advantage of the plethora of small ethnic restaurants and local coffee shops all over Nashville. The daughter of a small-business owner, she is determined to support local businesses and enjoys poking around the specialty shops and art galleries near her home. In her free time, Megan frequents a local coffee shop in the 12 South district of Nashville (the baristas even know her favorite drink, raspberry tea!), teaches ESL, discusses literature with her nerdy friends and throws dinner parties complete with homemade sushi.

When she can take time away from the office, you’re likely to find Megan almost anywhere in the contiguous United States—she’s been to 37 states. Or she’ll be sitting around a table in Ohio with her large Italian family, enjoying homemade manicotti, gnocchi, and chicken parmesan.