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Alamo, TN - August 31, 2026 - Crockett County native Shalandrius Duckworth has developed a pretty sweet reputation among locals since opening the doors to her dirty soda and dessert storefront, Mini Desires, in early 2026. Duckworth opened Mini Desires with more than a decade of experience as a small business owner. The storefront represents a new creative venture for Duckworth, who originally started her entrepreneurial journey doing hair.
Milan, TN - August 26, 2026 - The Mill Workspace and the Milan Chamber of Commerce recently partnered to bring business leaders, managers, and owners a workshop dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of Excel. The “Intro to Excel: Building Your Foundation” workshop was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The workshop was held at Hargett Materials, located at 6012 Windsor Drive, Milan, TN.
Dyersburg, TN - August 27, 2026 - Anna Agresta is a longtime Dyersburg native and owner of The Rusted Ruby, located at 111 West Market St., in Dyersburg, TN. For Agresta, The Rusted Ruby is a business born from passion, fashioned and curated in a Western style and adorned with cacti, the focal point of Agresta's self-designed logo.
Obion County, TN - August 17, 2026 - After 30 years of service in the federal government, Randy Bridges was introduced to The Mill Workspace with a goal of putting his experience, skills, and tools to work in a new way. Bridges is the founder of WRB Organizational Efficiency Group, a business based in Obion County and focused on helping organizations identify opportunities for improvement and excellence.
McKenzie, TN – August 13, 2026 - The Mill Workspace is preparing to launch the second round of Regional Entrepreneurial Office Hours in Carroll County as part of our ongoing effort to serve entrepreneurs across the nine counties of Northwest Tennessee. The program will be held in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry of McKenzie, TN. The event will be held at the RailYard Workspace, located at 9 Broadway St., McKenzie, TN 38201.
Milan, TN – August 5, 2026 - The Mill Workspace will be hosting the workshop “Intro to Excel: Building Your Foundation” on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The workshop will be held at Hargett Materials, located at 6012 Windsor Drive, Milan, TN. This workshop is held in partnership with the Milan Chamber of Commerce.
Dyersburg, TN - August 4, 2026 - Dyersburg native Esther Hugueley recently launched a business that brings together her 20 years of experience in social work to help families across the region. Launched in 2026, SVS SVS Visitation Solutions, LLC addresses a critical need for court-ordered visitation monitoring, offering a professional and structured solution for families navigating complex situations.
Camden, TN – July 22, 2026 - The Mill Workspace is preparing to launch the second round of Regional Entrepreneurial Office Hours in Benton County as part of its ongoing effort to serve entrepreneurs across the nine counties of Northwest Tennessee. Office Hours will be held on Tuesday, August 11, at the Benton County Chamber of Commerce, located at 266 Highway 641 N. in Camden, TN 38320.
Dyersburg, TN – July 6, 2026 - The Mill Workshop recently welcomed aspiring podcasters and business owners for a hands-on workshop, Starting a Podcast, led by local cinematographer R. Alan Ingalls. Designed for beginners, the session broke down the podcasting process into simple, manageable steps while also introducing more advanced production techniques for those looking to elevate their content.
Paris, TN – June 30, 2026 – The Mill Workspace wrapped up its 2025-2026 fiscal year with its final Office Hours program, held in partnership with the Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The event welcomed local business owners from a variety of industries, including food and beverage, retail, public speaking, and gaming.
Nashville, TN — June 29, 2026 — Launch Tennessee’s 3686 entrepreneurship conference will move to a larger, multi-venue footprint in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood this September, extending the week’s schedule and adding a startup & tech job fair and expanded networking opportunities as the event enters its landmark 13th year as a cornerstone of the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast.
Alamo, TN - June 17, 2026 - The Freemans have a vision of turning their property into a tourist attraction that, if successful, will garner the attention of counties all across the Northwest Tennessee region. Tucked away off Hwy. 412 in Alamo, Tennessee, Harvest Farmstand Café is one of Crockett County’s best-kept secrets, a secret that owner Jonlyn Freeman doesn’t want to keep hidden any longer.
