Changing Lives Through Entrepreneurship

Whether it’s a high-growth startup or taking the next step in a handmade business, we are creating space for big ideas.

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Our Programs

100 Knoxville

helping the growth of black-owned businesses in knoxville.

The Maker City

Helping makers make an independant living doing what they love.

Big Ideas Welcome

An engaging podcast for innovators, entrepreneurs, and change makers with big ideas

#made for knoxville

Showcasing the best entrepreneurs in our city.

Starting Your Business 101

a 5-week business program to help aspiring entrepreneurs put ideas into action.

WIE

Join women in entrepreneurship every second Tuesday for education, networking, and conversation.

Founders

We have resources and mentors to help take your business to the next level.

MENTORS

Share your knowledge and become a foundational part of our entrepreneurial community

We’re on a mission to become the most founder-friendly
city in America.

Since 2013 Knoxville Entrepreneur Center has been a “center of gravity, without being the center of attention.” Along with our partners, we’ve built a collaborative, supportive community where entrepreneurs can thrive.

We are The Maker City. We are a hub of world-class technological innovation. We have the talent and natural resources. Our goal is to make Knoxville the most founder-friendly city in America.

We’re just getting started, so jump right in.

greater knoxville area

a collaborative network

The entrepreneur ecosystem takes a village. Our network includes a diverse group of community partners, mentors, sponsors, makers, investors, dreamers.

Join a community and find your people.

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