Elijah Townsend has always LIVE OUT LOUD! He is a native Memphian and graduate of Frayser High School. As a child he discovered his passion and connection with food as a way to deal with the difficulties of growing up LGBTIQA. After high school he attended Rust College in Holly Springs, MS majoring in musical theater. Working for an insurance company in Nashville, TN his oath to food was ignited by his then boss Teresa Campbell. Under the guidance of Chef Penelope Pfunker and Wade Hartsfield Chef Eli Townsend was ready to serve his community through his passion and love of food. He is two time nominated People’s Choice for Focus MidSouth and recipient of the distinguished honor of the urban 40 under 40. He supports organizations such as Mid-South Pride, OUTMemphis, The Haven, Caritas Village, Artup, and Memphis Black Artist Alliance, He is the current President - Elect of the Downtown Neighborhood Association.
Elijah Townsend has always LIVE OUT LOUD! He is a native Memphian and graduate of Frayser High School. As a child he discovered his passion and connection with food as a way to deal with the difficulties of growing up LGBTIQA. After high school he attended Rust College in Holly Springs, MS majoring in musical theater. Working for an insurance company in Nashville, TN his oath to food was ignited by his then boss Teresa Campbell. Under the guidance of Chef Penelope Pfunker and Wade Hartsfield Chef Eli Townsend was ready to serve his community through his passion and love of food. He is two time nominated People’s Choice for Focus MidSouth and recipient of the distinguished honor of the urban 40 under 40. He supports organizations such as Mid-South Pride, OUTMemphis, The Haven, Caritas Village, Artup, and Memphis Black Artist Alliance, He is the current President - Elect of the Downtown Neighborhood Association.