Nashville

Thought Leaders

Why the South Is Emerging as the Next Promising Growth and Innovation Hub

Nashville attracting artists and entrepreneurs from across the globe.

Growing a Business

How 2 Brothers Revived Their Family's Tennessee Whiskey Distillery

Andy and Charlie Nelson were just out of college, with no experience or money, when they discovered the ruins of their great-great-great grandfather's whiskey distillery, Nelson's Green Brier.

Starting a Business

10 Reasons To Consider the Southeast for a Startup or Investment Location

Affordability, nice people and business-friendly government are only some of the reasons to move south. Awesome barbecue is another.

Social Media

With Giants Like the NFL Signing Live-Stream Deals With Twitter, Fast Is Indeed the New Big

Visionary solopreneurs like Kurt Bardella of the Morning Hangover online tip sheet have also embraced how mission-critical evolving is. Are you?

Starting a Business

The Faces of Nashville's Music Tech Scene

A look at how these Nashville entrepreneurs are changing the music industry.

Growing a Business

Starting Up in Nashville: What Music City Offers Entrepreneurs

The capital of Tennessee is fostering a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs. Here's why.

Starting a Business

This Shaving Strop Makes Razors Last Longer

A part-time singer's company provides a stylish way to save money

Franchise

How One Man's Air Force Experience Led to Life as a Hydraulic Hose Franchisee

Bill Lesswing worked as a PIRTEK employee for over a decade, and now he's transitioning to a franchisee as he opens the company's first Tennessee location.

Starting a Business

The Project Music Accelerator Gives Music-Minded Entrepreneurs a Note-Worthy Education

The Tennessee-based boot camp program hits all the high notes for industry hopefuls and pulls strings to help them get started.

Thought Leaders

9 Hot Startup U.S. Cities That Aren't San Francisco or New York

These are the places where startup dreams come easier and cheaper, but can still pay off big.

Legal

The Lesser Known Strategy to Avoiding Costly Legal Disputes in the Courtroom

With a 'when in doubt – sue' society, this tactic can help avoid expensive legal bills.

Growing a Business

A Rising Tide Raises All Entrepreneurs

Stop focusing on competing. Instead your efforts should be directed toward creating the best product or service.

Branding

What a DJ and a Rapping Cowboy Can Teach You About Branding

Just like in the entertainment industry, you're either different or you're invisible.

Growing a Business

For Warby Parker, Free Glasses Equals Clear Company Vision

The glasses company is the latest example of a successful 'buy-one-give-one' business model.

Growing a Business

Vinyl Records Are Having a Moment

A 65-year-old record-pressing plant settles into a growth groove.