With this webpage, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion aims to foster business growth and sustainability among BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) entrepreneurs by offering easy access to essential services, tools, and assistance offered by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County as well as organizations local to the area. Whether you are starting a new business or looking to expand an existing one, we invite you to explore this webpage to discover how our office can support your journey!
Ready to Start Your Business?
A visual guide for entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Metro Nashville
Business Resources
Start Your Business
Empower yourself with the tools and knowledge you need to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality!
Grow Your Business
Embed yourself into the local business community to take your entrepreneurial ambitions to the next level!
Fund Your Business
Equip yourself with resources and connections that can help fuel your entrepreneurial journey!
Relevant Departments
Our "Why"
In 2023, Nashville joined four other U.S. cities in the Breaking Barriers to Business cohort! This cohort is a multiyear initiative designed to strengthen small businesses and open career pathways for BIPOC communities across the country. Our office is partnering with Nashville’s BIPOC business community to address systemic barriers preventing business owners of color from starting, preserving, and/or growing their businesses. By centering BIPOC voices, our office aims to tackle the historic and systemic harms that have perpetuated the racialized economic inequity in Nashville.
This webpage was inspired by our friends at the KC BizCare Office in Kansas City, Missouri. KC BizCare is a free small business resource, advocacy, and information center for emerging and existing businesses operating within Kansas City, Missouri. For over 15 years, the KC BizCare Office has helped countless entrepreneurs navigate the business registration and licensing process and reach their business goals.