Colombia Chorro Alto
Huila, Colombia · Washed
This coffee features flavors of chocolate and tropical fruit with a juicy body.
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Nashville, Tennessee · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
8th & Roast Coffee Co.
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
Tags8th & Roast Coffee Co.Tennessee coffee roastersCosta RicaRwandaBrazilIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
Visit 8th & Roast Coffee Co.'s site 8th & Roast is a Nashville-based specialty coffee roaster and cafe operator that has evolved from a single shop into a prominent regional leader since its founding in 2009. The company distinguishes itself through a "relationship coffee" model, which prioritizes direct, long-term partnerships with producers over traditional commodity sourcing to ensure fair compensation and sustainable livelihoods. Beyond its three Nashville-area cafes, the brand maintains a robust nationwide wholesale program and serves as a high-profile partner for major local institutions, including Vanderbilt University. By focusing on small-batch roasting and transparent, ethical supply chains, 8th & Roast has established a reputation for quality and community-focused business practices in the Southeast specialty coffee market.
Ownership
8th & Roast is an independent, locally owned and operated coffee roaster and shop based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Founded
2009
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
8th & Roast is known for its direct-trade relationship coffee model, commitment to paying above fair-trade minimums, and its role as the official coffee partner of the Tennessee Titans.
Sourcing countries
Costa Rica · Rwanda · Brazil
Farm-level sourcing
The brand prioritizes direct relationships with farmers and producers, often naming specific farms such as Hacienda La Minita. They emphasize a relationship-based sourcing model that seeks to pay producers more than standard fair-trade minimums. While they highlight specific origins and farms for many offerings, they also maintain a variety of blends.
Notable coffees
- — Titans Blend (Hacienda La Minita, Costa Rica)
- — Kilimbi Anaerobic (Rwanda)
- — Sweet Brazil
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from 8th & Roast Coffee Co.
These are examples recorded during editorial research on Oct 16, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Mara Madeira | Brazil
Brazil
This is a single origin offering from Brazil.
Original roaster or listing sourceDark Blue | Brazil
Brazil
A dark roast with notes of toasted peanut butter, smores, and bakers chocolate.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: 8th & Roast Coffee Co.
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates a physical cafe location in Nashville selling coffee beans and drinks.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates a physical cafe location in Nashville selling coffee beans and drinks.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Operates a physical cafe location in Nashville selling coffee beans and drinks.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Partner locations in Concourse C and D serve the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Partner location serving the brand's coffee.
Physical
Historical source note (not live inventory): Official coffee partner serving signature flavors at dining halls and markets across campus.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells retail bags of coffee beans directly to consumers.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's three primary cafe locations, their airport and hotel partnerships, their official partnership with Vanderbilt University, and their direct-to-consumer online store; however, specific third-party retail grocery chains were not identified.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials — last checked Oct 29, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about 8th & Roast Coffee Co., as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-09-01 · Nashville Business Journal
Local coffee company shutters Midtown location, expands wholesale business Nashville-based 8th & Roast Coffee Co. is closing its Midtown cafe location this month. The company plans to pivot its focus toward expanding its wholesale operations and launching a new line of canned coffee.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://8thandroast.com/pages/locations
- https://8thandroast.com/collections/coffee
- https://www.vanderbilt.edu/dining/vanderbilt-campus-dining-welcomes-8th-and-roast-as-official-coffee-partner
- https://www.visitmusiccity.com/nashville-businesses/8th-roast/7507
- https://8thandroast.com/
- https://beanbox.com/coffee/roast/8th--roast-coffee-co-colombia-chorro-alto/2583
- https://beanbox.com/coffee/roaster/8th-and-roast-coffee-co/79
- https://coffeeroasternearme.com/roaster/8th-and-roast-nashville-tn-2
- https://www.visitmusiccity.com/media/press-release/2025/official-coffee-partner-tennessee-titans-8th-roast-launches-titans-blend
- https://www.8thandroast.com/pages/sourcing
- https://www.visitmusiccity.com/media/press-release/2025/8th-roast-named-official-coffee-partner-tennessee-titans
- https://8thandroast.com/pages/about
- https://wholesale.8thandroast.com/pages/about
- http://8thandroast.com/pages/about
- https://wholesale.8thandroast.com/pages/sustainability
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-06. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes a strong commitment to community and ethical sourcing, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs with defined dollar or percentage commitments were found in public documentation.