Amber Greer: From Entrepreneur to Popcorn Powerhouse
Kernels Nashville Popcorn has been a Music City staple for over a decade, tantalizing taste buds with bold and unique flavors like “Nashville Hot” and “Music City...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...