Gahanna’s latest Our Gahanna podcast episode puts soul food and city government at the same table, with Mayor Laurie Jadwin sitting down with Will and Keith Hightower to talk about their Soul 2 Go business and its plans for a hometown storefront.
Mayor Jadwin Hosts Hightowers To Talk Small-Business Launch
Mayor Laurie Jadwin joins Will and Keith Hightower on the new episode to talk through the brothers’ journey building Soul 2 Go Express, according to a City of Gahanna Facebook post. Their conversation digs into the business’s community roots, favorite menu items, and the nuts-and-bolts challenges that come with turning a growing concept into a full storefront.
Soul 2 Go’s Local Roots
Soul 2 Go bills itself as a family-owned soul-food concept founded in 2021 and lists Chef Will Hightower, Keith J.D. Hightower, and other partners on its website. The site also highlights multiple Columbus-area locations and notes a planned Gahanna spot on North Hamilton Road, signaling an expansion beyond downtown and the university district, per Soul 2 Go’s website.
Where To Hear The Episode
The city notes that new Our Gahanna episodes are available on YouTube and on major podcast platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, and Amazon Music, according to a City of Gahanna news release. The series is also listed in podcast directories like Apple Podcasts, where listeners can scroll through episode descriptions and catch up on earlier shows.
Grand Opening Dates Vary Publicly
The City of Gahanna’s Facebook post pegs the Soul 2 Go Gahanna grand opening for May 15, 2026, according to the post, while Soul 2 Go’s website lists a May 1–3 grand-opening window for the new storefront. Anyone planning to stop by should keep an eye on the business’s or the city’s official channels for the most up-to-date information and event details.
The Our Gahanna podcast is one piece of the city’s broader push to spotlight local businesses and projects as it works through its strategic plan, according to Gahanna.gov. More episodes are expected in the months ahead as the city continues to showcase community stories and new openings.
