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Dyersburg, TN – September 5, 2025 – Small business owners, solopreneurs, and startups in Northwest Tennessee will soon have the opportunity to sharpen their branding skills with the help of Canva and Marketing Specialist Elizabeth Pritchett.
Dyersburg, TN - September 2, 2025 - Las Morenas Mexican Food started in 2023, making its first appearance at Dogwood Brazilian Jiu Jitsu’s annual St. Jude tournament at White Squirrel Winery in Kenton. The Dyersburg-based venture is run by family members Rosa Ramirez, Alva Malamatos, Rosa Cantera, and Alejandra Mauricio.
Dyersburg, TN – August 28, 2025 – Millington couple Jennifer and Larry Hobson, owners of Llama’s Diner, are bringing their signature flavors and fresh menu items across Northwest Tennessee. The Hobsons own not one, but two food trucks. They first hit the road in 2024 with Llama’s Frozen Sweets, serving up 34 flavors of dairy ice cream and crowd favorites like strawberry cheesecake shakes. In 2025, they expanded their venture with the launch of a second truck, Llama’s Diner.
Dyersburg, TN - August 27, 2025 - National and Regional representatives with the U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA] partnered with The Mill Workspace to host the Cutting the Red Tape Small Business Roundtable, where small business owners, government officials and network partners discussed the challenges faced in the manufacturing, restaurant, and service sectors. Topics ranged from tariffs to childcare shortages.
Dyersburg, TN - August, 25, 2025 - Most of us have had to deal with a tough conversation at some point, whether it’s with a coworker, an employee, or even a friend. On Tuesday, August 19, The Mill Workspace hosted “Navigating Difficult Conversations”, a workshop led by Merry Brown, author of “How to be UNprofessional at Work” and founder of Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services LLC.
Ripley, TN - August 18, 2025 -Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Assistant Commissioner of Community and Rural Development Brooxie Carlton, and dozens of business leaders joined farmers, entrepreneurs, and community partners on Friday, August 15, for a showcase of the AgLaunch Tennessee Farmer Innovation Model.
Dyersburg, TN – August 13, 2025 – The Mill Workspace welcomed business professionals Tuesday evening, August 12, for its “Intro to Excel: Building Your Foundation” workshop, held in downtown Dyersburg at 217 S. Mill Ave. The session ran from 5:30–7 p.m. and offered attendees a practical, beginner-friendly guide to mastering Microsoft Excel.
Dyersburg, TN - August 6, 2025 - Chris Donaldson, CEO of The Mill Workspace in downtown Dyersburg, has developed a proven marketing strategy to help organizations of all sizes market events. On Tuesday, August 5, he shared his insights during a Lunch and Learn hosted by the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce.
Dyersburg, TN – August 1, 2025 - On Thursday evening, July 31, the Mill Workspace hosted a special after-hours event: Managing Stress and Overwhelm in Business. The event was designed to spark honest conversation, offer practical tools, and build connections. The event brought together business professionals from across Northwest Tennessee. The evening was organized by Public Relations Intern Kadince Ferguson, a senior at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Dyersburg, TN – July 30, 2025 - Chris Donaldson, CEO of The Mill Workspace, will lead the next Lunch and Learn session hosted by the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce. The workshop, Marketing Events Effectively, is set for Tuesday, August 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber office (2000 Commerce Ave., Dyersburg, TN).
Dyersburg, TN - July 30, 2025 - The Mill Workspace will be hosting the workshop “Intro to Excel: Building Your Foundation” on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The workshop will be held at The Mill Workspace, located at 217 S. Mill Ave. in Dyersburg, TN from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Leading the workshop is Amber Brandau.
Dyersburg, TN - July 29, 2025 - On Tuesday, July 23, The Mill Workspace brought together food truck owners from across the region for an open, honest panel discussion about what it really takes to run a food truck business.The event took place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Mill Workspace in downtown Dyersburg, and was led by The Mill’s CEO, Chris Donaldson.
