by Emma Ayala | May 29, 2025 | Startup Advice
FROM BEHIND THE BAR TO BEHIND THE LINE: WELCOME TO THE MAGIC KITCHEN Little Magic has officially expanded with the launch of The Magic Kitchen. Co-owner Sam Pennington shared in a WJHL interview that they’ve taken over the former Voodoo Chicken space and are now...
by Emma Ayala | May 27, 2025 | Startup Advice
Meet the Founder Fixing Construction’s Biggest Problem Edwin Williams, never planned to be an entrepreneur. With a background in biology and mechanical engineering, he was used to strict protocols that made experiments repeatable and predictable. But starting a...
by Emma Ayala | May 20, 2025 | Startup Advice
How One Tennessee Founder Stitched Together Her Startup Journey At 18, Kingsport native Lauren Glass-Mullins walked into her parents’ kitchen and confidently announced she was starting a nonprofit. At the time, she had no business experience, no roadmap, and...
by Isaac Deel | May 13, 2025 | Startup Advice
How Bing Fueled the Startup Mountain Summit Every startup event I’ve ever attended runs on one thing: caffeine. The Startup Mountain Summit is no different, and it’s rare to see founders walking around without a cup of coffee or an energy drink to boost them...
by Isaac Deel | Apr 15, 2025 | Startup Advice
The Hottest Startup Conferences in the Southeast 2025 Every year, new startup conferences pop up across the southeast, offering founders an excellent opportunity to network with investors, grow their startup, and secure funding for their business. To help you find the...
by Isaac Deel | Apr 1, 2025 | Startup Advice
Bridging the Rural Founder Gap Rural communities often lack the resources, access to capital, and support that larger business ecosystems provide. Founders in these areas are given an ultimatum—migrate to other communities in search of better resources or make use of...