Check Out Donny Fallgatter’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Donny Fallgatter.

Donny, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I started Sawdust & Whiskey in my garage. My wife wanted a piece of expensive furniture from a popular store in Green Hills, and I said, “I can make that!”

Before long, we had a few husbands and interesting whiskeys in my garage on weekends. I didn’t know if it would ever be more than that, but here we are.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It’s been a constant growing pain…which is obviously great for a business, but a lot of learning curves and expensive mistakes are on the way. I went from the garage to a small shared space. I wanted bigger and more unique slabs, so I started importing as well as using domestic logs.

I outgrew my spaces every year, and now we have two shops in Nashville and warehouse space in White Bluff. In the last few years, I partnered with an insane talent, Chandler Mitchell. We also added a Swiss Army knife named Shawn Massey, who’s been helping with everything from sanding to importing.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Our most popular table is one we call the Whiskey Drip. We carve it from a single log. Everything we make is a one-off and to the client’s specs to fit the space and character perfectly.

We use chemical stains and commercial-grade finishes. We started shipping Internationally last year, which was a big moment for us!

Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
We take risks and push ourselves to make heirloom quality pieces every time. I spend a lot of time talking with every client before and after the sale to ensure we get it right. Most of our clients become friends.

Contact Info:

• Website: Sawdustandwhiskey.com
• Instagram: @Sawdustandwhiskey
• Facebook: Sawdust & Whiskey

Image Credits
William DeShazer