“ We will be back soon. Every Hoosier needs to go.”
— Nate Spangle
“ For the Brown County Visitors and Convention Bureau, the campaign was a success. It helped amplify awareness of Brown County, supported small businesses, and deepened partnerships within our industry,”
— Cristina Villani
Spangle’ s visit included the“ On the Rocks” music series at Hard Truth Distilling Co.
its website, a newsletter, and a podcast. The company gets 97 percent of its revenue from sponsorships. The company’ s website recently highlighted the Solsberry general store as a“ southern Indiana classic for food, history and small-town charm.” The most recent podcast episodes featured an Indiana band, a farmer’ s market, and a conversation about the best pizza across the Hoosier state.
Spangle said the company wants to promote positive stories about the state, from business owners to athletes and other Hoosiers with inspiring stories.
He and Get Indiana staffers visited Brown County in July and, among other activities, enjoyed a stroll in the heart of Nashville.
“ I was really impressed by the diversity of things to do,” he said.
Spangle said he has visited 52 county seats across the state and lots more small towns, but from the restaurants to the shops, he said Nashville is“ unique, in a good way.”
Spangle also runs ultramarathons and said he and some fellow runners logged about 20 miles in Brown County State Park, gaining a total of about 2,000 feet in elevation.
Spangle said the Get Indiana crew had a great time when it visited Nashville, spending time at Moontown Brewing Co., Hard Truth Distilling Co., and Ooey Gooey Cinnamon Rolls and Cafe, among other locations.
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