Guide 2 Athens: Chris Lloyd of Hilltop Grille

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Guide 2 Athens: Chris Lloyd of Hilltop Grille


BIO:

Wife, Katie Lloyd. Daughters Molly Lloyd and Sara Alias {son-in-law Andrew and grandkids
Eleanor, Andrew and Mary Elkin}. Born in Tampa, moved around while father Buddy was a
Colonel in the Air Force. Ended final years of childhood in Atlanta bringing Chris to UGA for College. Graduated and returned to Atlanta. Decided to move to Athens while the kids were still
young. Retired from Interstate Johnson Lane to open Hilltop Grille 20 years ago and later Maker
7 Coastal Grill.

UGA Ties:

Graduated class of 1978. Wife, Katie, graduated 1980. Father, Buddy Lloyd, SAE and swim team
captain. Father-in-law, Jack Davis, SAE and cartoonist.

Food & Libations:

Hilltop Grille and Marker 7 Coastal Grill

Shopping:

Dick Ferguson’s and Onward Reserve

Outdoor Fun:

Golf and walking my dog Gladys

Local Causes To Support:

Interfaith Hospitality and The Athens Symphony

Instagram Accounts To Follow:

@hampton_point
@saraaliasinteriors

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Cheri Leavy is a connector, cheerleader and marketing consultant for fellow entrepreneurs. Constantly on the lookout for the newest talent in the South, Cheri has a passion for helping entrepreneurs create and share their brand storytelling through her endeavors - The Southern Coterie • guide2athens • Bulldawg Illustrated