Here and Now, Better Together

Some things just go better together. Good food and drink, for instance - - like a latte and a scone from Trifecto Bar, or a fancy dog and an ice cold milkshake from the Nomadic Glizzy. (Okay, maybe not for breakfast.)

Something just go better together. Like Clarksville Commons, the retail and community space that’s been bringing folks together since 2017, and the Common Kitchen, the culinary incubator for up-and-coming food entrepreneurs since 2018.

Better together.

Like brothers Elias and William Castillo who work side by side at the Common Kitchen. Elias, owner of Trifecto Bar, has been there from the beginning. William fulfilled his long time dream by opening the Nomadic Glizzy in January of 2025.

Some pictures from their official Grand Opening:

Leigha Steele, Common Kitchen manager, County Executive Calvin Ball*

Elias Castillo, Trifecto Bar

Ribbon cutting for the Nomadic Glizzy, William Castilllo

(Calvin Ball looks on)

Just this month everything changed.

William wasn’t feeling well. The news from the doctor was far worse than anyone expected.

William Castillo, Owner of the Nomadic Glizzy

William Castillo is my little brother, eight years younger than me, and someone who has always been there for our family. In 2018, he helped me start my coffee shop and was integral to my success. In 2025, William decided to pursue his own dream and launched The Nomadic Glizzy, dedicating himself fully to the business. Unfortunately, in October 2025, William began feeling sick, and in February 2026, he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Since then, he has been struggling with finances, trying to keep his business afloat while facing mounting medical bills and difficulty paying his mortgage.

Elias has established a Go Fund Me for his brother.

Fundraiser by Elias Castilllo: Support William’s Recovery and Business

Some things just go better together - - community, and care. That’s where we come in.

Any contribution you can make is friend helping friend, brother helping brother, community recognizing community. Sharing the information about the fundraiser with others can widen the net of support.

Each point of connection makes us stronger.

Things that help: monetary donation, your personal word of mouth recommendation, and - - hey, here’s a thought - - have you been to the Common Kitchen lately? Some good food and drink is a great way to feel connected to your community, too.

It means a lot to me to be trusted to share this story. Now I’m entrusting it to you. Here and now.

Better together.

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*County Executive Ball’s appearance in this post in no way constitutes any official endorsement of this piece or of the GoFundMe request.

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