Sopapilla’s

When you're traveling, do you miss home cooking? Who doesn't? One man who came to Nashville came for the music business missed the flavors of his home state so much that he decided to get into the restaurant business. And so, Soapapillas was born, as Rob Wilds found out when he went to one of the spiciest places in Franklin.

Rob Wilds has been a part of the Tennessee Crossroads family since 1993. As one of our most frequent producers, and the recipient of several journalism awards throughout his various careers, Rob finds that the best reward for his work is meeting the fascinating people and visiting the interesting places he encounters in his travels. A presence in television, radio and print reporter for more than 20 years, Rob is a teacher, writer, producer and director as well as an actor (with appearances in feature films, television shows and on stage).