By Selena Haynes • Photo Courtesy Greg Cason
Husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur – Greg Cason has always had a knack for planning parties as he would quite often plan parties for his family and friends. He realized he liked it so much that he should start his own business and that’s exactly what he did.
Greg, the owner and mind behind Inspired Concepts and Events, needed something outside of the corporate setting to feed his creative spirit. In its first year of operation, revenue projections were surpassed and in their sophomore year, they planned and executed 40 signature events.
In business now for five years, Greg has become increasingly busy. Of course, like much of society, when COVID first hit, he had to shut down because there were no events that could be held. It wasn’t even just
people canceling events, but the hotels and event spaces — especially in the Nashville area — could not
host large gatherings.
As it was becoming evident this might not be a short-lived shutdown, he started to focus on planning for future events to keep the workflow coming. People also became more creative during the pandemic on how to continue to safely celebrate milestones with socially distanced events. People began calling upon Greg to create drive-by celebrations and parades that would leave lasting memories.
Most recently, Greg has added a new chapter to his business – rentals. Greg says that he’s so busy with his day job of 21 years at Nissan that he’s had to cut back on events, but with the rental side, it’s lucrative and easier. This also gives him more freedom to do events when he wants to which helps keep his passion for events alive.
He also has an apparent passion for finding fun, unique items to add to his rental inventory. He shares his new items on social media with excitement.
Family Man
While Greg mostly handles his business, his husband Isacc does assist as he’s needed. “This is not his forte,” Greg explained but says Isacc is there to pitch in when he can. Greg and Isaac just celebrated their five-year anniversary.
When asked about how it’s been being a gay father and grandfather, Greg says he doesn’t view it as being a gay father or grandfather. He’s simply a father and grandfather.
He does acknowledge that while he doesn’t view his sexual orientation as a major factor in his family life, he’s aware it does play a part in everything he says and does because he’s so active in the LGBTQ+ community.
He has served on many community committees including Nissan’s Gay-Straight Alliance, Community Engagement Director and Treasurer of Nissan’s Multi-Cultural Business Synergy Team, Nashville CARES, Nashville Black Pride, Nashville Pride, Nashville LBGT Chamber of Commerce, Common Ground Cooperative, and MashUP Nashville.
While building bridges of understanding with community leaders, policymakers, and educators on the needs of LGBTQ+ people of color is important to Greg, his true focus is on leaving a legacy for his family.
Connect with Greg Cason and Inspired Concepts and Events
To learn more about Inspired Concepts and Events or book them for your next event, visit https://inspiredconceptsandevents.com/.
