Our Members and Community Partners

Our growing community of social enterprises is determined to change the world, starting right here in Nashville.

Project 615 is a Nashville-based apparel company focused on serving others by selling high-quality products that advocate for world-changing causes.
Over the last eight years, the vision for Project 615 has grown. Not only have they been able to employ 50+ individuals recovering from homelessness, addiction, and mental illness, they have also been able to donate over $450,000 to world-changing causes.

BRANDED Collective  – The BRANDED Collective employs survivors of human trafficking from Nashville-based non-profit End Slavery Tennessee. The women work with local artisans to design and handcraft the jewelry collection. 25% of the profits go to the rescue and restoration of survivors.

Knowledge Bank is a mentoring program focused on improving the financial literacy of our nation's youth.

Trap Garden helps build, sustain, and empower low-income communities by assisting in the creation of community gardens, and promotion of healthy eating.

Pathway Women's Business Center  – Created to meet the needs of women entrepreneurs at all stages of business, the Pathway Women’s Business Center provides in-depth business counseling, classroom training, and peer-to-peer learning to help entrepreneurs start, expand, and successfully manage their businesses.

Nisolo – Nisolo is a Nashville-based, vertically integrated fashion brand that employs artisans in Peru and Kenya to produce their handmade leather shoes, accessories, and jewelry. Bridging traditional craftsmanship and modern style, Nisolo offers ethically sourced, affordable luxury.

Fashionable – FASHIONABLE invests in women, empowering through work, believing that when a woman finds joy and satisfaction in developing a skill that the change is felt by all around her. They now work with women both locally and globally who have overcome challenges ranging from prostitution to addiction to homelessness to a lack of opportunity.

Soles4Souls  – Soles4Souls is a not for profit global social enterprise committed to fighting poverty through the collection and distribution of shoes and clothing.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville  – Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Thistle Farms  – Thistle Farms is dedicated to helping women survivors recover and heal from trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. We provide a safe place to live, a meaningful job, and a lifelong sisterhood of support.

Our products are made both in Nashville, TN by residents and graduates of our two year program, as well as by woman survivor artisans around the world. Into every product goes the believe that love is the most powerful force in the world - because love has the power to heal.

Daybreak Arts – Through our Artist Collective program, artists have access to studio space, art supplies, professional development workshops, and opportunities to sell and exhibit their work. Artists are able to generate income and gain valuable professional development skills through the program in addition to connecting with people off the streets, which is critical in breaking the cycle of homelessness.

REBOOT Combat Recovery exists to help military families heal from the moral and spiritual wounds of war. We do this by building communities of healing where healing is needed most. REBOOT's 3 month combat trauma healing course offers a unique blend of clinical insight and faith-based support.

Humphreys Street Coffee Company is an artisan micro roaster offering the highest quality Arabica coffees profile roasted in small batches to ensure the freshest, best tasting coffee available. A social enterprise of Harvest Hands, providing jobs and mentoring for youth in South Nashville.

At ThriftSmart we are passionate about community and life transformation. That’s why we created the most effective Thrift store model on the planet. We combine all the passion of ministering to others while at the same time utilizing the best trends in business management. Smart.

Unlocked is a jewelry company in Nashville that employs people transitioning out of homelessness. Our products make a statement and start a conversation. Hand-crafted necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that make a statement and start a conversation.

Keeping Nashville cozy. When you buy a blanket, one is given to a neighbor in need.

Leaf is working to extend banking beyond the bank branch. We are developing an app to provide safe asset transfer services for refugees.

TribEndurance makes simple, nutritious and convenient nutrition/energy bars for health conscious individuals and athletes.

Crossroads is a Nashville nonprofit that uses the healing power of the human-animal bond to help people and animals in need. They do that through innovative programs that provide humane education, job training and affordable housing for young people and adoptions for homeless animals.
They also rescue and adopt out dogs and cats with their partner agencies, such as Metro Animal Care and Control.
We also offer a wide range of quality pet products and services, including healthy foods and treats, toys and supplies, dog self-wash and professional grooming.

East Nashville Community Acupuncture offers affordable, effective acupuncture treatments on a sliding scale of $15-$35 per treatment. You decide what you pay; no proof of income required; no questions asked.

Ed. Pack Global is a backpack company that with every purchase, gives back to help support women's education.

Forward It On is a technology platform that powers Corporate Giving Programs by leveraging technology to connect Charities & their work to Employers in a meaningful way.

Good Good Good is an uprising of hopefuls marching against the hate, fear, and injustice in the world by celebrating and becoming accomplices in good work. The stories and tools we provide are designed leave you feeling less overwhelmed, and more capable of being a part of the good in the world. Celebrate good news, become good news.

Fathom invests in youth-led innovation for local economic and community development. By equipping our young people with tools for transformative change, we can realize a world of young people creating a more equitable & sustainable future for all.

Sector Champions

Red Bull has been giving wings to people and their ideas and driving innovation for over 25 years. Now they're giving wings to pioneers who are using their talents to solve social problems and make a change in their communities.

Our mission is to support Nashville businesses, makers, artists, and non-profits. Our book, The Nashville Guide, is the perfect guide to experience local and our Nashville product line is the perfect way to represent this beautiful city. Not only do we feel passionate about supporting local businesses but we also feel very passionate about supporting locals in-need.

Inflammo provides outsourced accounting and finance to high-growth companies. We are a team of CPAs, CFOs, and Investments Bankers helping our clients build their growth stories.

LBMC is the largest regional accounting and financial services family of companies based in Tennessee. The group has three offices including Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.

Lightning 100, owned by Tuned In Broadcasting, Inc., has called Nashville home for more than 27 years and is the city's longest-running independently owned adult alternative radio station. Lightning 100 is a big advocate for sustainability and local business

Utilizing expertise, passion and values to prepare students to own entrepreneurial ventures. A Princeton Review TOP 25 program.

The St. George’s Enterprise Ministry (“SGEM”) was formed as an expression of St. George’s successful Living Waters Campaign which was completed in 2013 and raised more than $6 million. One-tenth of the funds raised were designated “to invest in a new mission initiative that would bless the Nashville community and serve as a catalyst for future St. George’s ministry opportunities and relationships outside the parish.”

At CNM, we're working to create a connected community equipped to realize our greatest opportunities.