Annual Reports
Our Impact (So Far)
Corner to Corner builds flourishing communities by helping historically underestimated entrepreneurs launch and grow businesses.
$49.6M
dollars that Corner to Corner entrepreneurs have put back into the local economy, according to SBA data(opens in new tab)
1,911
entrepreneurs have graduated from The Academy since Fall 2016
364
new entrepreneurs graduated in 2025 alone
9,100+
instructional hours for The Academy
The Academy, powered by Corner to Corner
is our 10-week program that equips community members with the skills they need to plan, start, and grow their own small businesses to create a sustainable economic engine for their families and community. Since its inception, The Academy has graduated thousands of entrepreneurs, each in various stages of small business ownership.
Our second phase, The Academy Alumni Program, goes further than helping entrepreneurs launch their businesses; it helps them flourish as business owners. Through this program, graduates of The Academy have access to additional educational resources (like public speaking or Shopify classes), one-on-one business mentorship opportunities, and The Academy Invested, our 0% interest rate loan program designed exclusively for Academy Alumni.
In 2025 alone, our entrepreneurs were responsible for generating $49.6 million to put back into the neighborhood economy here in Nashville, according to SBA data(opens in new tab).
Impact Stories
Featured Story:
Tara Holt – Elevate Now
If you know one thing about Corner to Corner, know that our team believes in the work we are doing so much, that the vast majority of our staff are Academy graduates themselves! Including Tara Holt, our Operations Director and the owner and founder of Elevate Now, a consulting firm that helps people elevate professionally and…
Tara Holt – Elevate Now
Corner to Corner has the secrets. A lot of the times we want to start a business and want it to be successful, but we don’t know how. We can read books and podcasts, but when it comes down to your break-even point, funding, business structures – these are secrets nobody tells you.
Chiquita, Sweet Rubies
I plan to make you guys proud! You guys came into my life and showed nothing but unconditional LOVE to me & my business.
Brittney Long-Coleman, K3 Lavish
Anyone and everyone who crosses paths with Corner to Corner walks away tremendously blessed and I’m thankful to be able to play a small role in that! So proud of all that we have been able to do and looking forward to what’s to come.
Johari Matthews, Board Member
I graduated from Corner to Corner in the Spring of 2019! And I’m still to this day reaping the benefits! If you’re wanting to start a business, or grow the business you already have. Sign up!
Tish Anderson, Extensions of You
This program is transforming entrepreneurs in Nashville, TN.
Writing by Design Media, Inc.
I came to one of their graduations. Then the next graduation was mine. Best 10-weeks ever! If you have an idea or even a business that’s running and you need help to succeed, then start with Corner to Corner!
Sherondia Sullivan, Therapeutic Solutions Mobile Massage
Y’all make God’s work look SO fun!
Heather Matulewicz
Don’t sleep on this program. It truly has changed my outlook on entrepreneurship (to focus on the grind, and not romanticize it). I had the honor of going through the program with Shana, and now she’s the Executive Director. Much deserved and she will definitely help take Corner to Corner to new heights! Congrats!
Amber Epperson
My experience from the day I signed up for class and up until this very moment has been life changing. I love that as a facilitator I have the opportunity to offer support and guidance to a new group of entrepreneurs! The most amazing part about being connected to The Academy is that Corner to Corner continues to invest in your growth, not only as an individual but as an entrepreneur and it’s done with so much love and grace!