How It All Started
Our Story
Before Sawdust & Whiskey, Donny spent years on the road as the front man for KingBilly (aka the best unsigned country band Nashville ever saw. IYKYK). Night after night, he learned the power of connection—how people gather, listen, linger, and remember.
When that chapter came to a close, something else started stirring.
It began in Donny and Casey’s garage. Hanging with friends, moving slabs, drinking whiskey, and making custom pieces for their own homes. What started as a way to learn turned into a deep respect for craftsmanship and the kind of work that brings people together.
Most nights ended the same way: tired hands, good conversation, and a shared pour once the work was done.
That rhythm stuck.
Today, Donny builds custom furniture with that same care. He traded the stage for the shop, but the heart of the work hasn’t changed. The stories just gather around a table now.
Preferably with a good pour. Neat, please.
Sawdust & Whiskey is a family-run workshop based in Nashville, TN—built on craftsmanship, trust, and the belief that the best pieces, like a well-aged whiskey, take time.
Meet the Team
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Donny Fallgatter
Founder & Craftsman
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Casey Fallgatter
Founder & Social Media Manager
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Ted Burnley
Shop Foreman
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McKenna Hydrick
Marketing & Brand Creative
