Tonya Perry on Building Community Through Entertainment

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I visit Tonya Perry at Tickers and Timbers on Capitol Street to talk about her newest addition—a piano bar opening on Thursday, May 8th at 7 p.m., right after the Charleston Area Alliance Business After Hours. Tonya shares that she studied music and wants to bring more live, interactive entertainment to downtown. Guests can request songs, sing along, enjoy drinks, and win prizes during giveaways every 30 minutes. She’s partnering with local businesses like Fruit Distributing and Rock City Bakery for the event. Tonya walks me through everything else Tickers and Timbers offers, from axe throwing and rage rooms to escape rooms and a full restaurant. She explains it’s a place where you can spend the whole evening, whether for date nights, family outings, or corporate team building. She’s excited to bring music into the mix and hopes the community will come out to support something new and locally owned.