Tayhlor Blackwell

Partner

Tayhlor builds meaningful connections.

Tayhlor brings over a decade of strategic communications expertise to her role as partner at REED. She leads the agency’s professional development initiatives and plays a pivotal role in shaping company culture while delivering outstanding results for clients.

Dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering a collaborative environment, Tayhlor spearheads the agency’s professional development program and works closely with team members to create personalized growth paths. Her leadership extends to organizing team-building activities, including annual retreats and holiday celebrations, while implementing systems to recognize and celebrate team achievements.

With a background in music journalism and a degree from Middle Tennessee State University, Tayhlor’s career highlights include interviewing industry legends like Dolly Parton and covering Nashville’s lively music scene, from live shows to No. 1 parties. This experience has given her unique insights into Nashville’s entertainment landscape and media relations.

Outside the office, Tayhlor can be found enjoying quality time with her husband, Stetson, and son Ames, soaking in evening walks with her Maltipoo Flynn and Aussiedoodle Opal or planning her next beach getaway. A self-proclaimed “Disney adult,” she inherited her love of travel from her mother and always has a future trip on the horizon.

Tayhlor calls Unionville, Tenn., home, where she embraces the perfect balance between small-town charm and Nashville’s dynamic energy. She values the city’s unique blend of metropolitan growth and Southern hospitality and particularly enjoys exploring new restaurants and supporting local businesses through REED’s work.

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