Wilson Brannock

Managing Partner

Rooted in Southern hospitality and driven by a passion for connection, Wilson Brannock is a Managing Partner of Noko and Kase—two celebrated East Nashville restaurants focused on innovation, care, and redefining hospitality. With over a decade of industry experience, Wilson is committed to creating supportive work environments and elevating guest experiences through thoughtful leadership.

Raised in Riverdale, Georgia, Wilson began his hospitality career straight out of high school as a barback. In 2017, he joined Indigo Road Hospitality’s O-Ku Atlanta, working as a server and bartender before advancing to Bar Manager and then Assistant Manager, where he helped oversee restaurant operations. He played a key role in opening two additional O-Ku locations in Washington, D.C. (2018) and Nashville, Tennessee (2019), and further expanded his leadership experience by serving as Assistant General Manager at Oak Steakhouse in Nashville, Tennessee and later as Opening General Manager at Maya and Area Director for Indigo Road’s King Street locations in Charleston, South Carolina.

In 2022, Wilson joined forces with partners Jon Murray and Dung “Junior” Vo to launch Noko, an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant redefining hospitality in East Nashville. A year later, the trio opened Kase, a 14-seat omakase bar focused on affordable luxury. At both restaurants, Wilson leads efforts to build one of the country’s most comprehensive employee betterment programs—helping create fulfilling career paths and nurturing a people-first culture.