Stellar Partners, Inc. (Stellar) recently opened its first retail concept, True to Tennessee / Earth Spirit, in Nashville International Airport with its partners Jamie D. Isabel, Sr. and Karen Anderson of Dalmatian Creative Agency, Inc. and Sandra Long of SLA Worldwide, LLC., continuing its development of original shopping experiences for travelers. True to Tennessee / Earth Spirit is a unique dual-branded store located near Gate C10 that celebrates the work of artisans, craftspeople, and talented makers from Tennessee and beyond.

True to Tennessee offers an excellent variety of local and regional made-in-Tennessee merchandise including delectable chocolates and sweet confections, savory spices and rubs, souvenirs and gift apparel, and vintage-style illustrations and prints. Earth Spirit is a celebration of makers from across the U.S. with a merchandise assortment ranging from authentic Native American jewelry to home decor and handbags; travel accessories, and eclectic artisan pottery. Stellar plans to open additional stores at Nashville International Airport later this year. Stores including Patricia Nash and District News will bring style and travel convenience into the airport this summer, while West End News and James Avery Artisan Jewelry are both scheduled to open before fall.