Tennessee Small Business Development Center at the UT Martin REED Center

10/13/2026

10/02/2026

We just had a great week at the annual ASBDC Training Event! Each year SBDC employees from all across the country gather for professional development, and this year's theme was "Stronger Together." 🤝

We're inspired, energized, and bringing new ideas back to better serve small businesses across Tennessee!

09/14/2026

For more than 20 years, the UT Martin REED Center has supported entrepreneurs, businesses, and economic development throughout the Northwest Tennessee region. 📍

Through strong partnerships and personalized assistance, we remain committed to helping our communities grow and succeed. 💙🧡

09/03/2026

You can't buckle your seatbelt after a crash. The same goes for your business: you can't prepare for a disaster after it happens.

Join us September 9th for ReadyTN Business, a no-cost certification session that helps you prepare, respond, and recover.

Attend in-person (Murfreesboro) or virtually. Register to attend at tsbdc.org/disasterpreparedness

Hosted in partnership with: Tennessee Emergency Management Authority & Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

08/26/2026

Since 2009, the UT Martin REED Center as part of the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) network, has helped entrepreneurs secure more than 53.6 million in capital, served 1,479 clients, and supported the creation of more than 1,000 jobs. 📈

We are proud to strengthen our regional economy while helping businesses grow!

08/21/2026

How well do you *actually* know your customers? The answer shapes more than you might expect...

07/27/2026

Veteran-owned businesses, this one's for you!

The Tennessee Department of General Services has launched a program that enables qualifying businesses to acquire valuable government surplus items directly related to their business operations at significant savings.

Veteran-owned small businesses can access a wide range of wide, including: office equipment, computers, tools and machinery, vehicles and transportation equipment, furniture, and more.

Learn more at https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/vam/federal-surplus.html

07/17/2026

Could someone step into your business tomorrow and keep the wheels turning?

If the honest answer is "not really," you're not alone. And it's fixable!

More in our latest blog post: https://tsbdc.org/beyond-sops/

Written by Brooke Siler at Tennessee Small Business Development Center - MTSU

07/10/2026

AI is already changing how small businesses run, and most entrepreneurs are asking the same practical question: where do I start?

On July 16, America's SBDC is hosting AI Day, a no-cost virtual summit built to answer exactly that.

You’ll be able to see how AI is helping businesses like yours grow, hear from entrepreneurs who’ve succeeded, and access AI resources through your local SBDC!

Register here: https://aiday.americassbdc.org/event-registration

07/06/2026

Last week on LinkedIn, we asked how focused your business feels right now. Focus is critical if you're wanting to grow, expand services, or open a second location. Here are 5 things to consider before you expand. →