From Philly to Nashville: The Story Behind It’z a Philly Thing
Description
What happens when a Philly native runs track at TSU, falls in love with Nashville, and decides the city deserves a real cheesesteak?
On this episode of The XPLR.NASH Podcast, we sit down with Z, owner of It’z a Philly Thing, to talk about how he turned a single food trailer into one of Nashville’s most talked-about spots for authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks — now serving daily from a permanent setup in Bellevue.
Z shares:
🍽️ How It’z a Philly Thing started from a college dorm freezer and evolved into a staple in Nashville’s food scene
🚚 What it’s like running a food trailer full-time with a permanent home base
💡 Lessons in patience, focus, and knowing your worth in the food business
📈 How an XPLR.NASH video helped boost sales overnight
🌆 Why Nashville still needs Philly classics like stromboli and real breakfast sandwiches
If you love authentic food stories, small-business hustle, and Nashville culture — this episode is for you.
📍 Guest: Z, Owner of It’z a Philly Thing (Bellevue, TN)🎧
Podcast: The XPLR.NASH Podcast
🌐 Website: itsaphillything.com
📲 Follow: @itzaphillything on Instagram and Facebook.👇
Comment below: What’s your go-to Philly order — cheesesteak, hoagie, or stromboli?
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