Exploring Life & Business with Lee A. Bryant III of Bryant Family Roots

Today we’d like to introduce you to Lee A. Bryant III.

Hi Lee, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I was born and raised in Nashville, TN. As a young adult I spent most of my free time traveling, playing sports, and staying busy in summer programs. In middle school, a lot of my time went towards programs like Black Achievers, The Boys & Girls Club, and the Fisk Rocket Science Club, where I learned to build rockets alongside professionals. In high school, I was active on the Varsity Football Team, Auto-mechanics, and Student Government Association and eventually was crowned Prom King. After graduating from Maplewood High School, I received a full ride to Tennessee State University. With a long history of Agriculture that runs in the Bryant Family. I chose to stick to my roots. I finished with a B.S. in Agriculture Business. I became an Ambassador for the College of Agriculture for a few years and the President’s Host for the John A Merritt Classic. Outside of school work, a few internships as a Thurgood Marshall Scholar, and my community involvement, I traveled to Expos, Summits, and Etiquette School across the country to strengthen my skills in different areas that would help me progress through life. I looked at it as a way of expanding my capability. I graduated with a USDA Job Offer as an Economist in Washington, D.C., where I conducted research on Drought Tolerant Corn Seeds at the George Washington Carver Research Center. Years later, I relocated to Dallas, TX, where I secured government contracts to assist Small Businesses in gaining access to business loans and disaster funding during the Covid-19 pandemic. During this time I was able to become a silent investor/stake holder of a few properties. One a Vineyard in California and a Multifamily Apartment Building in Arizona to name a few. I completed my Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Florida International University in Miami, FL. While working on my Masters I was able to visit Central Europe to Study Abroad in the Czech Republic at a Federal Bank. Outside of my many hobbies like Fishing, Golfing, collecting Coins, Reading, and collecting Classic Cars I am now the opening manager at the Nashville International Airport, opening 6 new restaurants. My love for fashion, travel, and interest in the luxurious lifestyle took me to Mendoza, Argentina, at age 20, to Study Abroad, where I developed a love for Merlot and Malbec Wine. I studied wine and worked alongside an agronomist in Uco Valley at a few world-renowned vineyards, where the owner became one of my mentors. I was inspired by the rich heritage of the family-owned vineyards and decided I would be a first-generation owner myself. Bryant Family Roots was founded, and this was the start of a new journey of adding to the deep legacy of the Bryant Family Roots.

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?
Our Mission at Bryant Family Roots is to bring the unique, rich, and best taste to our customers by serving them with our exceptional and unmatched wine. We strive to offer you an unparalleled drinking experience like never before. Bryant Family Wines is committed to the highest quality of wine delivered with passion, compassion, and dedication.

Our Vision at Bryant Family Roots is a world where we are considered one of the top recommendations for having an exclusive, distinctive, and delicious wine. We envision ourselves thriving to maintain a wholly family-owned business’s ethics, morals, and principles.

Our Values are Integrity, Quality, Customer Service, and Sustainability.

We are best known in Tennessee because we are 100% Black Owned. We currently offer 7 Different Wines, all of which have unique names that serve as a chapter in Andrew’s life.

We offer:
Sauvignon Blanc – Casablanca
Sweet Red Blend – Hey, Big Head
Moscato – Key to the City
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay – Last Tango in TN
Zinfandel – Rosebud
Pinot Grigio – Peanut & San

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Bryant Family Roots?
BFR is a 100% Black Owned Signature Wine Label. All of our wines are handcrafted by the Owner. All wines are Bottled and Produced in the Sierra Foothills in California.

Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc.?

Blood In My Eye by George L. Jackson, Maybe I Never Cry Again by Bernie Mac
How to Eat to Live by Elijah Muhammad
Law and Economics of Vertical Integration and Control by Roger D. Blair
Message to the Blackman in America by Elijah Muhammad
No Man Is an Island by Thomas Merton
The Spook Who Sat by the Door by Sam Greenlee
The Art of Seduction by Robert Greene
The Art of Attraction by Robert Greene
The Art of War by Sun Tzu
The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors by Frances Cress Welsing
The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
Soul on Ice by Eldridge Cleaver
The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire by David Deida
Nile Valley Contributions to Early Civilization by Anthony T Browder

Contact Info:

• Website: www.BryantFamilyRoots.com
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryantfamilyroots?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andreboy10