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A 20-year investment in Nashville


Comcast hasn’t just expanded access to tech in our city, but opportunities for small businesses, too.

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1st image - Comcast, previous RISE recipients and Nashville's famous Slim & Husky's owners at the Comcast RISE kick off in Nashville. 2nd image - Comcast pictured with Mayor Freddie O'Connell grants TechTies $130,000 to expand digital education.

Comcast RISE has helped small businesses and entrepreneurs grow to achieve their dreams + better serve our community.

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Did you know Nashville is a “Gigabit+ City”? It is, boasting 22,000+ miles of fiber-rich network infrastructure and 130,000+ Wi-Fi hotspots, thanks to Comcast.

Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the ways Comcast has expanded access to technology and more in the Nashville community:

Connecting locals to everyday resources

$130,000: Comcast’s contribution to expand TechTies, Metro’s Digital SkillsLink initiative, which helps Nashvillians access vital tools, support, and digital skills.

Supporting small businesses

100: How many local entrepreneurs were awarded grant packages through the Comcast RISE program.

$5,000: How much each small business received, along with a tech makeover, media support, and business coaching resources.

Strengthening communities statewide

$9.5 million: Comcast’s investment to support nonprofits, community events, and sponsorships across Tennessee.

Learn more about how Comcast plans to continue empowering small businesses, improving digital literacy, and strengthening our community’s connection to opportunity.

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