For immediate release
April 14, 2025
Nashville, TN — Public-private partnership and statewide 501c3 nonprofit Launch Tennessee has released a request for proposals for a new regional entrepreneur center to serve the Southern Middle part of the state.
“One of Launch Tennessee’s greatest strengths is our statewide network of entrepreneur centers and industry partners,” said Development Director Emily Masters. “With this RFP, we’re excited to expand our reach in the Southern Middle Region by identifying a local partner who can serve as a welcoming front door for entrepreneurs in that area.”
The LaunchTN Regional Entrepreneur Center Network Partners support Tennessee startups within specific regions.
The entrepreneur centers are instrumental to the continued growth of Tennessee’s economy, with a focus on supporting innovative companies that can grow locally, attracting investment capital, connecting founders to key resources, such as mentors and customers, and furthering research and development.
LaunchTN will select a partner to serve the Southern Middle region, defined as Perry, Wayne, Hickman, Lewis, Lawrence, Maury, Giles, Marshall, Lincoln, Bedford, Moore, Coffee and Franklin counties.
Proposals must be submitted no later than May 12. A decision will be announced in June, for a contract beginning as early as July 1.
For more details, read the entire request for proposals online.