Tanzye Hill: From Educator To Community Changing Advocate
As a Nashville transplant, Tanzye Hill was first drawn to “Music City” by the calling of education. Teaching wasn’t just a job for Tanzye; it was a way to nurture her community. During her decade in the...
Taking Flight: EJO Ventures Takes Innovative Technology to New Heights Across the Southeast
For many small businesses, zeroing in on a niche market is difficult, especially when starting. For EJ Odom, however, taking the niche approach provided the runway he needed to launch a business working...
Sandra Potter Shines A Light on Minority, Women Owned Businesses
When Sandra Potter founded The Cleaning Leaders
thirteen years ago, she wasn’t just thinking about her family. She was thinking
about the young single mothers she met while working as a registered nurse...
Protecting What Matters Most: Meet Ken Thomas, ArchAngel Protective Services
Entering a market chock-full of competitors may have deterred some. Still, the founders of ArchAngel Protective Services knew that, unlike others, building a security company that paid attention to detail,...
Polk Construction & Associates: Building A Business With A Legacy That Lasts
Meet Reggie and Tanora Polk, NBIC graduates and the power couple behind Polk & Associates Construction in Nashville, Tennessee. Established in 2011, the firm gained momentum quickly in new construction,...
Morenike Murphy: Overcoming Obstacles With Purpose and Passion
Meet Morenike Murphy, CEO and founder of The Center of Hope for Behavioral Health. In 2020, shortly before the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Morenike opened the doors to the Center of Hope for Behavioral...
Larry Turnley: From Behind Bars to Beyond Limits
Determined to make a difference, Larry dove headfirst into community service upon his release. He spearheaded annual Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas coat drives. He also penned a thought-provoking book,...
From the Heart: A&M Marketplace Brings International Cuisine to North Nashville
Grounded
by faith and family, Martha Lupai founded A&M Marketplace to bring
international food and culture to the North Nashville community. The international
grocery store, located in the Nashville...
Emy Parham: From Passion Project to Environmental Powerhouse
Emy Parham, President of Trutta Environmental Solutions, understands the isolation that can come with running a small business. Shouldering the responsibility of managing Trutta's finances alone, Emy yearned...
Coming Full Circle: Emanuel Roland Turns College Business Plan Into Black Business Magic With The Roland Experience
Emanuel Roland was intent on going to the Air Force after graduating college. Unfortunately, his zoned high school did not have Air Force JROTC, so his father drove him to Hixson High School 30-minutes...