08.16.2023

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📈 Nashville companies on the rise

This Nashville company is the fastest growing in the US

Meet the Nashville businesses that made this year’s Inc. 5000. | Photo by NASHtoday

Of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US, 64 are located right here in the Nashville area — with one of them holding the title of the most rapidly growing company nationwide.

The 2023 Inc. 5000 list is here, and we’re diving into how a Nashville biz made its way to the top, as well as looking at other local companies that made the cut.

A closer look at No. 1

CareBridge claimed the top spot with 157,144% three-year revenue growth. The health care company formally launched in 2020 with a mission to improve the lives of people receiving long-term care services in their homes.

The company has grown from reaching around 25,000 patients in July 2022 to ~115,000 patients today. CareBridge projects that its employee count will exceed 500 by the end of this year, reflecting a growth of around 175% compared to 2022.

A map of the United States with 13 states highlighted, including Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and more — CareBridge services 13 states, including Tennessee, Texas, Florida, and more. | Graphic via CareBridge

Nashville by the numbers

So, how do businesses make the Inc. 5000? The annual list ranks companies based on three-year revenue growth. Companies on this year’s list had to be privately held, for profit, and independently owned at the end of 2022.

The 64 Nashville-area businesses had a collective 245% median growth, 11,872 jobs added, and 38 are repeat honorees. Additionally, seven of these companies are newly founded.

Meet the companies

Here are three other growing Nashville businesses on this year’s Inc. 5000.

No. 62: simpliHŌM, Nashville
Industry: Real estate
Growth: 7,299%
What it does: Real estate company leveraging technology to improve client and agent experience

No. 149: Spartan Fitness Holdings, Brentwood
Industry: Health services
Growth: 3,576%
What it does: Multi-brand wellness and fitness platform and the largest franchise owner in the Club Pilates system

No. 197: Marie Nicole Clothing, Gallatin
Industry: Retail
Growth: 2,758%
What it does: Children’s clothing company touting comfortable pieces at affordable prices

Pro tip: To see other Nashville businesses that made the Inc. 5000, click the button below and navigate to the “Metro” tab.

Let's get to business

Events

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Open Jam | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Soundspace Wedgewood, 2004 Lindell Ave. | $5 | Collab with other vocalists and instrumentalists — gear and snacks provided.
Family-Friendly U-Pick in the Garden | Wednesday, Aug. 16 | 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Brooklyn Heights Community Garden, 1831 Haynes St. | $15 | Bring a reusable bag or box to harvest your own fresh local produce, herbs, and flowers.

Thursday, Aug. 17

Sister Sadie | Thursday, Aug. 17 | 7 p.m. | Analog at Hutton Hotel, 1808 West End Ave. | $25+ | Hear tunes from this five-member bluegrass group from Nashville.

Friday, Aug. 18

To-Go Presents: Discovery Nite | Friday, Aug. 18 | 8 p.m. | The Blue Room at Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S. | $12.95+ | Enjoy a night of musical discovery at this standing-room only show.
Ecology Board Game Night | Friday, Aug. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St. | Free | Board game enthusiasts and nature lovers alike are welcome at this ecology-themed game night — snacks and drinks will be provided.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Queens of the Stone Age | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 7 p.m. | Ascend Amphitheater, 310 1st Ave. S. | $49+ | The rock brand brings its “The End is Nero” tour to Music City with opening acts Phantogram and The Armed.
3rd Annual World Honeybee Day Festival | Saturday, Aug. 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center, 1054 Old Charlotte Rd., White Bluff | Free | Drive ~30 miles west of downtown for local honey, 70+ vendors, food trucks + a mead and beer garden.

Sunday, Aug. 20

Jazz on the Cumberland | Sunday, Aug. 20 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Cumberland Park, 592 S. 1st St. | Free | Bring a blanket or lawn chair to this family-friendly jazz showcase.

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Network

Calling all entrepreneurs: Here’s what you could learn at the 10th annual 3686 festival

Group of people sit on couches on a stage lit by purple light.

3686, the festival that has drawn visitors nationwide + internationally, is named for Nashville’s geographic coordinates. | Photo provided by Launch Tennessee

For the past 10 years, thousands of entrepreneurs + investors nationwide gather for LaunchTN’s multi-day entrepreneur festival, 3686, this year held at Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Music City.

The Sept. 19-21 event will feature talks by leading entrepreneurial, tech, and venture capital thought leaders on relevant + timely topics.

Attendees can engage in investor connections, networking sessions, interactive meetups, and entertainment — all against the vibrant backdrop of downtown Nashville.

Get tix to the South’s biggest entrepreneurial conference

News Notes

Coming Soon

Just Love Coffee Cafe is brewing up a new location in Marathon Village. The coffee shop and cafe is in the midst of construction, but look out for an opening date soon.

Sports

Nashville SC will host Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday, Aug. 19. With last night’s 2-0 win against C.F. Monterrey, the team also secured their first-ever appearance in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. Tickets go on sale today at 1 p.m.

Eat

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers plans to open in Inglewood next year at 3701 Gallatin Pk. — a building currently home to Wallpaper and Designer Home Consignments + Old Made Good. The property will house two new tenants in addition to the burger spot. (Nashville Post)

Film

As we await the full lineup, Nashville Film Festival shared a sneak peek of four films selected for the event — “Uncharted” starring Alicia Keys, “Asleep In My Palm,” “It’s Only Life After All,” and “Black Barbie.” The festival opens Thursday, Sept. 28 and will be held at multiple venues.

Biz

Black Box Ice Cream opens its Smyrna brick-and-mortar on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The ice cream truck is known for its bright and colorful scoops with flavors inspired by your favorite childhood treats. Think: Superman ice cream and Flintstone push-up pops.

Arts

WeGo Transit invites you to provide input on an art installation planned for the Dr. Ernest Rip Patton, Jr. North Nashville Transit Center. View preliminary art concepts on Tuesday, Aug. 29 (5:30 p.m.) at Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church. (TN Tribune)

Concert

Heads up. Madonna’s Nashville concert on Dec. 22 has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Refunds will be issued at the original point of purchase.

Environment

Nashville needs your food scraps. Apply to participate in a free food scraps pickup pilot program for one year. The 750 households selected will help identify ways to implement a city-wide program to reduce food waste going to the landfill.

Sports

It’s Star Wars Night at First Horizon Park on Saturday, Aug. 19. Be one of the first 2,000 Nashville Sounds fans for a lightsaber giveaway and watch out for character appearances. Use the force and grab tickets.

Try This

Row, row, row over to Hamilton Creek Sailboat Marina on Saturday, Aug. 19 for Nashville Rowing’s free block party. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., all ability levels are invited to get out on the water and try rowing in a racing shell.

Seasonal

Gaylord Opryland’s annual fall program Goblins & Giggles returns Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Oct. 29. Get excited for scavenger hunts, trick-or-treating, seasonally-inspired crafts, and a “Ghouls Night Out” riverboat ride. (WZTV)

Travel

✈️ Southwest is reaching new heights

Southwest Airlines to launch new crew base in Nashville

A plane with Tennessee's state flag on the side

In 2016, the airline unveiled Tennessee One, a specialty aircraft with an artist’s rendition of the Tennessee State flag, as a tribute to the state. | Photo by @sologhostxx via Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines plans to establish a new crew base — the company’s 12th overall — at Nashville International Airport next spring.

If you’ve flown out of BNA, you know Southwest already has a major presence in Music City. Nearly four decades after beginning service here, the airline offers up to 166 departures a day to 57 cities nonstop. By year’s end, Southwest plans to add four gates in Nashville for a total of 20.

Let’s talk jobs. The crew base is estimated to create an additional 1,300 positions, including 150-250 pilots growing to 500-600 pilots, and up to 700 new flight attendants.

Shop

Drink

Start your morning off right with Matcha Nude. This matcha powder is made with premium-grade organic, non-GMO ingredients, perfect for a tasty, energizing drink.

Travel

It’s Going’s biggest sale of the year. Buy an Elite membership and finally get notified when first + business class flights are 40-90% off. The sale ends Thursday, Aug. 31.

Read

The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.

Wellness

Four Sigmatic’s organic protein powder is the ultimate smoothie booster. It contains 18 grams of protein and 1500 milligrams of adaptogens per serving — nourishing your mind + body.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Dylan

From the editor

Las Palmas is celebrating its 33rd anniversary on Tuesday, Aug. 22 with 50% off all dine-in food orders. The offer can be redeemed at any location and excludes drink orders. Did you know? The local chain opened its first restaurant in August 1990 on Charlotte Pike.

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