Welcome, all Tennessee Main Street communities!
We're so glad you're here! Please find below all the information about Proof's partnership with TNECD and TN Main Street, as well as how to access the available resources for you and your communities.
If you need additional assistance or have questions, please reach out to kaleena@proofincubator.com.
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The Tennessee Main Street Food & Beverage Accelerator is a statewide, cohort-based program open to any food or beverage business located within a Tennessee Main Street community.
The accelerator is designed to help entrepreneurs move from ideas to action through a combination of on-demand learning, live support, and hands-on coaching.
How the Accelerator Works
Each participating business receives:
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Access to Proof’s on-demand food & beverage coursework
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Weekly cohort sessions with fellow entrepreneurs
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Expert guest speaker sessions focused on real-world business challenges
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Weekly 1:1 coaching with a dedicated Proof Coach, tailored to the business’s specific needs
This structure allows entrepreneurs to learn at their own pace while receiving consistent guidance, accountability, and personalized support.
This foundational course supports restaurant, café, bar, brewery, food truck, and pop-up operators in building a strong and sustainable business.
Designed for packaged food and beverage businesses, this course helps entrepreneurs prepare for wholesale, retail, and distribution opportunities.
This course prepares entrepreneurs to confidently pursue loans, financing, or investment by strengthening core business readiness.
This course helps entrepreneurs build a cohesive sales and marketing strategy across multiple channels.
Not sure where to start? Click here!
