Knoxville Small Business Development Center

06/09/2026

Information from the SBA on disaster relief for businesses affected by the recent drought, two upcoming pitch competitions and registration for the STRIVE Fall 2026 Cohort can be found in our June Newsletter!

Email from Knoxville TSBDC KNOXVILLE CENTER Disaster Relief for Businesses Affected By Drought The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster

05/21/2026

Don't take a break on your business this summer! Register to attend one of our upcoming sessions on marketing, QuickBooks, and how to build a sellable business for the future! https://conta.cc/4uWWlor

Email from Knoxville TSBDC Register to attend today!   Register to attend an upcoming training session today! Optimize Your Social Media Profiles TUESDAY, MAY 26 | 9:30 AM AT THE JEFFERSON CITY PUBLIC

05/12/2026

We are excited to share The 2025 Tennessee Small Business Development Center Annual Review and several upcoming events you do not want to miss in our May Newsletter!
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Email from Knoxville TSBDC KNOXVILLE CENTER National Small Business Week Recap Last week. we highlighted numerous small businesses across our region for National Small Business Week on our social plat

05/08/2026

For , meet Amanda Wolfe of Growco Lab // a creative agency, a messaging-first creative agency. Read more on why she started her business and how she is supporting those around her.
Website: https://growcolab.com/

05/08/2026

For , meet Jeremy Henderson of DumpStor of Knoxville, a locally owned dumpster rental company that focuses on service, reliability, and strong relationships.
Read more about how Jeremy and his team at DumpStor contribute back into the East Tennessee community.
Website: https://www.dumpstor.com/knoxville-tn/

05/08/2026

For , meet Bailee Bridwell of Tennessee Riverboat. The "Star of Knoxville" offers no better way to view the Tennessee River, downtown Knoxville’s waterfront and the University of Tennessee. Read more on why supporting small businesses in our community and on the water is so important to those around us.
Website: https://www.tnriverboat.com/

05/07/2026

For , meet J Rachel West of Consulting. J Rachel has been a tremendous asset to the TSBDC and our clients by teaching numerous training sessions on building a brand and other marketing-style classes.
Read more about how J Rachel started out and what she would do differently if she were to start her business today.
Website: https://www.jrwconsulting.org/

05/07/2026

For , meet Joshua Shook of Broadway Auto Care, a family-owned independent repair center focused on integrity, clarity, and quality. Read more on how Joshua is bringing not just reliable employment to local technicians, but also a trustworthy repair shop that let's you see what your technician sees on your vehicle.
Website: https://broadwayautocarelc.com/

05/06/2026

For , meet Melissa Blettner of Ancient Lore Village.
Read more about how this award-winning destination has grown and developed new experiences to bring together people from all walks of life.
Website: https://www.ancientlorevillage.com/

02/10/2026

If you are unaware of several important 2026 tax deadlines, then checkout our February Newsletter! You can also register for one or more upcoming regional events to grow your business and your network.
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Email from Knoxville TSBDC KNOXVILLE CENTER One of the most important tasks in February for a small business owner is making sure your tax documentation is in order. If you are a business who works wi