Brand Building: From Waffle House cook to restaurant owner, he shares knowledge freely with aspiring entrepreneurs.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tremayne Thompson.
A co-owner of Perfect Note, a dinner supper club with locations in Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. The conversation is a rich blend of entrepreneurship, community service, music, and food culture.
🎶 About Perfect Note
- Concept: A dinner supper club offering live music and Southern cuisine, catering to a mature audience (ages 30+).
- Locations: Birmingham, AL (original) and Marietta, GA (Atlanta metro).
- Atmosphere: Grown folks’ vibe—no hookah, no club chaos, just good music, good food, and good company.
🧑🏾🤝🧑🏾 Founders & Origins
- Co-owned by Tremayne Thompson and his wife Karen (hence “TK Productions”).
- Started as gospel concert promoters in Chicago.
- Moved to Alabama in 2008 after a family loss and launched Perfect Note in Bessemer with a Gerald Albright concert.
- Initially operated out of a banquet hall, setting up and breaking down everything themselves.
📈 Growth & Expansion
- Perfect Note evolved into a full-fledged venue in 2016.
- Expanded to Atlanta due to demand from patrons traveling from Georgia to Alabama.
- Featured in the Huffington Post as one of the top 100 businesses to visit in the U.S.
🍽️ Food & Hospitality
- Offers Wednesday–Saturday dinner service and Sunday brunch with live music.
- Website: perfectnoteliveatl.com
- Tremaine’s culinary journey began at Waffle House, where he learned speed cooking and kitchen management under pressure.
- Emphasizes quality and consistency in food service, even during high-volume events.
💬 Philosophy & Community Impact
- Business is rooted in service, not profit.
- During COVID, they pivoted to drive-up service with $5 meals, feeding the community.
- Believes in mentorship and sharing knowledge freely with aspiring entrepreneurs.
🗣️ Key Takeaways
- Mentorship is vital: Learn from those who’ve walked the path.
- Serve first: Community support follows genuine service.
- Plan wisely: Dreams need operational structure and financial planning.
- Create culture: Music and food unite people across demographics.
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