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Ryan Schemmel + Josh Cooper
Founders // Fort Houston

As two of the founders of what started as the Brick Factory and became Fort Houston, Ryan + Josh continue the legacy with their fabriation company of the same name. They work with artists, musicians, festivals, you name it, to build living works of art.

Jon Dalman
Owner // Mesa

As the first paying member of FH, Jon was an integral worker in the community at 500 Houston St. From running his own bike lock shop to eventually buying another members fabrication company, he is a perfect example of what the power of a communal space can do for a maker and entrepenuer.

Drew Binkley + Bingham Barnes
Owners // Grand Palace

Drew + Bingham were brought on to be the in house screen printing company of FH. They supplemented their rent within the building by teaching people the art of printing and printing posters for the many shows and bands that came through the space. Now in their own warehouse space, they continue to be the go-to for Nashville and nationwide bands, festivals, and shows.

JB Wiliford
Owner // OMO

JB was and is a true jill of all trades. From starting the dark room lab in FH to learning metalworking and eventually starting her own company, FH folks describe her as the glue of the place. She now operates OMO within The Forge, the non-profit shoot off of Fort Houston.

Emily Eggebrecht
Owner // Consider The Wldflwrs

Emily started with a small bench at FH reworking her finds from the Nashville flea market into fashion pieces and teaching floral arranging to supplement her bench fees. She taught herself to solder and design minimalist pieces and now oversees a team of fine jewelry makers and retail staff at her Edgehill Village flagship storefront.

+ The Members
Members made this place and members will make this film. While we’re following these five main makers, there will be a myriad of interviews and archival footage with the artists, makers, and musicians that brought Fort Houston to life.

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