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RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Buck Bald Brewing and TSBDC give a boost to this tourist-based rural town

Buck Bald Brewing owner, Patrick, worked with the TSBDC staff to strategize on location, funding options, and basic startup operations to open his brewery in Copperhill, Tennessee. The former service station in the heart of the small downtown was the perfect site, offering a small courtyard where patrons could enjoy the latest offerings amongst friends. As the company's tagline and mission are "Fill a pint, fill a growler, fill your mind,” you know you'll be in for a unique experience here.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Buck Bald Brewing and TSBDC give a boost to this tourist-based rural town

Buck Bald Brewing owner, Patrick, worked with the TSBDC staff to strategize on location, funding options, and basic startup operations to open his brewery in Copperhill, Tennessee. The former service station in the heart of the small downtown was the perfect site, offering a small courtyard where patrons could enjoy the latest offerings amongst friends. As the company's tagline and mission are "Fill a pint, fill a growler, fill your mind,” you know you'll be in for a unique experience here.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Buck Bald Brewing and TSBDC give a boost to this tourist-based rural town

Buck Bald Brewing owner, Patrick, worked with the TSBDC staff to strategize on location, funding options, and basic startup operations to open his brewery in Copperhill, Tennessee. The former service station in the heart of the small downtown was the perfect site, offering a small courtyard where patrons could enjoy the latest offerings amongst friends. As the company's tagline and mission are "Fill a pint, fill a growler, fill your mind,” you know you'll be in for a unique experience here.

RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Buck Bald Brewing and TSBDC give a boost to this tourist-based rural town

Buck Bald Brewing owner, Patrick, worked with the TSBDC staff to strategize on location, funding options, and basic startup operations to open his brewery in Copperhill, Tennessee. The former service station in the heart of the small downtown was the perfect site, offering a small courtyard where patrons could enjoy the latest offerings amongst friends. As the company's tagline and mission are "Fill a pint, fill a growler, fill your mind,” you know you'll be in for a unique experience here.

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It has been TSBDC who has given me the best advice. I can't believe how far the TSBDC helped me get, and this is just the beginning. I now know I have a million-dollar business; that is now in stone.

Owner, Starborn Logistics LLC

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It has been TSBDC who has given me the best advice. I can't believe how far the TSBDC helped me get, and this is just the beginning. I now know I have a million-dollar business; that is now in stone.

Owner, Starborn Logistics LLC

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It has been TSBDC who has given me the best advice. I can't believe how far the TSBDC helped me get, and this is just the beginning. I now know I have a million-dollar business; that is now in stone.

Latwan Wolfe

Owner, Starborn Logistics LLC

UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

It has been TSBDC who has given me the best advice. I can't believe how far the TSBDC helped me get, and this is just the beginning. I now know I have a million-dollar business; that is now in stone.

Owner, Starborn Logistics LLC

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Real Good Kitchen Restaurant Incubator

Real Good Kitchen is Knoxville’s first full-service, shared commercial kitchen facility. Opening for business in January 2021 during an incredibly difficult time for most business owners, with only three members utilizing the kitchen facility, Real Good Kitchen grew quickly with 14 new members by April 2021. Real Good Kitchen has worked with over 30 members since opening, encompassing what Real Good Kitchen owner Bailey Foster imagined when opening.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Real Good Kitchen Restaurant Incubator

Real Good Kitchen is Knoxville’s first full-service, shared commercial kitchen facility. Opening for business in January 2021 during an incredibly difficult time for most business owners, with only three members utilizing the kitchen facility, Real Good Kitchen grew quickly with 14 new members by April 2021. Real Good Kitchen has worked with over 30 members since opening, encompassing what Real Good Kitchen owner Bailey Foster imagined when opening.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Real Good Kitchen Restaurant Incubator

Real Good Kitchen is Knoxville’s first full-service, shared commercial kitchen facility. Opening for business in January 2021 during an incredibly difficult time for most business owners, with only three members utilizing the kitchen facility, Real Good Kitchen grew quickly with 14 new members by April 2021. Real Good Kitchen has worked with over 30 members since opening, encompassing what Real Good Kitchen owner Bailey Foster imagined when opening.

ACCELERATORS + INCUBATORS

Real Good Kitchen Restaurant Incubator

Real Good Kitchen is Knoxville’s first full-service, shared commercial kitchen facility. Opening for business in January 2021 during an incredibly difficult time for most business owners, with only three members utilizing the kitchen facility, Real Good Kitchen grew quickly with 14 new members by April 2021. Real Good Kitchen has worked with over 30 members since opening, encompassing what Real Good Kitchen owner Bailey Foster imagined when opening.

EXPORT

Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC

Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.

EXPORT

Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC

Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.

EXPORT

Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC

Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.

EXPORT

Franklin strap expands sales to Japan, Australia, and South Korea with the help of the TSBDC

Franklin Strap began working with the TSBDC in 2020 to negotiate a purchase agreement with the Bennett family, develop a financial plan to fund the acquisition of Franklin Strap and obtain a 150,000 line of credit for future business development. Since November 2020, the TSBDC International Trade Team has worked closely with Greg Lancaster, Sr., Charlton Moore and Greg Lancaster, Jr. to expand sales of Franklin Strap to Japan, Australia and South Korea. Their export sales have grown from five percent of total sales prior to the business acquisition to over 25 percent of net sales year-to-date for 2021. Moving forward for 2022, they are targeting export opportunities to Germany and sales for the company now annually exceed $2 million.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.

MILLENNIALS + GEN-Z

Dog park meets beer garden, fun for owners and their pets!

The TSBDC began working with Leah in 2016 on a pet care facility. Through the assistance of the TSBDC, The Houndry was successfully launched. Through working with the client base at The Houndry the staff saw an unmet need for pet owners to socialize while their dogs had outdoor play and exercise, through this unmet need the idea for The Backyard was born. Leah and her staff returned to the TSBDC for further assistance on how to launch and move forward with their new companion business. The Backyard is a dog park and beer garden that combines a fun environment for humans and their hounds. The experience provides the opportunity for dog lovers and craft beer enthusiasts to gather and share in their enjoy an experience with their pets.

TECH DEVELOPMENT

I am grateful to TSBDC at UT Martin REED Center for assisting us with turning ideas into applications. The solutions we built help individuals work with new technologies to meet their business goals. Thanks to you, TSBDC, for supporting my company.

CEO Twin Oaks Technology

TECH DEVELOPMENT

I am grateful to TSBDC at UT Martin REED Center for assisting us with turning ideas into applications. The solutions we built help individuals work with new technologies to meet their business goals. Thanks to you, TSBDC, for supporting my company.

CEO Twin Oaks Technology

TECH DEVELOPMENT

I am grateful to TSBDC at UT Martin REED Center for assisting us with turning ideas into applications. The solutions we built help individuals work with new technologies to meet their business goals. Thanks to you, TSBDC, for supporting my company.

Mark Bondurant

CEO Twin Oaks Technology

TECH DEVELOPMENT

I am grateful to TSBDC at UT Martin REED Center for assisting us with turning ideas into applications. The solutions we built help individuals work with new technologies to meet their business goals. Thanks to you, TSBDC, for supporting my company.

CEO Twin Oaks Technology

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Bird in the Bush boutique soars through the struggles of Covid-19 and lands on top!

Despite the odds stacked against retail businesses Bird in the Bush continues to thrive. Tammy Whaley the sole proprietor of the shop saw the pandemic as an opportunity to get online and keep progressing forward. Through the assistance of the TSBDC Tammy expanded her business from small-town brick and mortar to an E-Commerce platform now able to welcome in customers from across the globe.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Bird in the Bush boutique soars through the struggles of Covid-19 and lands on top!

Despite the odds stacked against retail businesses Bird in the Bush continues to thrive. Tammy Whaley the sole proprietor of the shop saw the pandemic as an opportunity to get online and keep progressing forward. Through the assistance of the TSBDC Tammy expanded her business from small-town brick and mortar to an E-Commerce platform now able to welcome in customers from across the globe.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Bird in the Bush boutique soars through the struggles of Covid-19 and lands on top!

Despite the odds stacked against retail businesses Bird in the Bush continues to thrive. Tammy Whaley the sole proprietor of the shop saw the pandemic as an opportunity to get online and keep progressing forward. Through the assistance of the TSBDC Tammy expanded her business from small-town brick and mortar to an E-Commerce platform now able to welcome in customers from across the globe.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Bird in the Bush boutique soars through the struggles of Covid-19 and lands on top!

Despite the odds stacked against retail businesses Bird in the Bush continues to thrive. Tammy Whaley the sole proprietor of the shop saw the pandemic as an opportunity to get online and keep progressing forward. Through the assistance of the TSBDC Tammy expanded her business from small-town brick and mortar to an E-Commerce platform now able to welcome in customers from across the globe.

VETERANS

With the assistance of the TSBDC at Vol State Community College, Compass Pediatrics was able to get started on the right foot and also meet the challenges of Covid-19 head on.

Compass Pediatrics

VETERANS

With the assistance of the TSBDC at Vol State Community College, Compass Pediatrics was able to get started on the right foot and also meet the challenges of Covid-19 head on.

Compass Pediatrics

VETERANS

With the assistance of the TSBDC at Vol State Community College, Compass Pediatrics was able to get started on the right foot and also meet the challenges of Covid-19 head on.

Scott Huitink

Compass Pediatrics

VETERANS

With the assistance of the TSBDC at Vol State Community College, Compass Pediatrics was able to get started on the right foot and also meet the challenges of Covid-19 head on.

Compass Pediatrics

WOMEN-OWNED

Youdle finds the goods you need from wherever you are

Kontji Anthony is the owner of Youdle, LLC, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Youdle is a shop local community app that shortens the distance between people and the products they want to buy by using product availability data, the shopper's location, and user engagement. The TSBDC at SWTCC has provided Youdle, LLC with business strategies that include marketing, investment strategies, and financial projections. Look for Youdle soon in Android and Apple app stores.

WOMEN-OWNED

Youdle finds the goods you need from wherever you are

Kontji Anthony is the owner of Youdle, LLC, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Youdle is a shop local community app that shortens the distance between people and the products they want to buy by using product availability data, the shopper's location, and user engagement. The TSBDC at SWTCC has provided Youdle, LLC with business strategies that include marketing, investment strategies, and financial projections. Look for Youdle soon in Android and Apple app stores.

WOMEN-OWNED

Youdle finds the goods you need from wherever you are

Kontji Anthony is the owner of Youdle, LLC, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Youdle is a shop local community app that shortens the distance between people and the products they want to buy by using product availability data, the shopper's location, and user engagement. The TSBDC at SWTCC has provided Youdle, LLC with business strategies that include marketing, investment strategies, and financial projections. Look for Youdle soon in Android and Apple app stores.

WOMEN-OWNED

Youdle finds the goods you need from wherever you are

Kontji Anthony is the owner of Youdle, LLC, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Youdle is a shop local community app that shortens the distance between people and the products they want to buy by using product availability data, the shopper's location, and user engagement. The TSBDC at SWTCC has provided Youdle, LLC with business strategies that include marketing, investment strategies, and financial projections. Look for Youdle soon in Android and Apple app stores.

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.

Mayor, City of Coalmont

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.

Mayor, City of Coalmont

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.

Tom Meeks

Mayor, City of Coalmont

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

The services the TSBDC provided to the Coalmont OHV Park project are an asset that cannot be replaced. Their expertise and dedication will contribute to the success of the park. I look forward to working with TSBDC to continue our growth.

Mayor, City of Coalmont