Finance & Business
Local economy, small business, and market news.
35 articles
Nail Bar: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes
Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.
Bluff City Ventures Raises $12M Fund for Black-Owned Startups
A Memphis investment firm closed a new fund dedicated to supporting Black-owned startups.
Volunteer Ridge Capital Opens New Office to Serve East Tennessee
An investment firm is expanding into East Tennessee with a new Knoxville office.
Iron Horse Brewing Co. Expands Distribution to Three New States
A Chattanooga brewery announced expanded distribution beyond Tennessee's borders.
Tennessee River Logistics Adds 150 Jobs at New Distribution Hub
A logistics company is adding jobs at a new Clarksville distribution facility.
Nolensville Pike Motors Reports Strong Used-Car Demand
A Murfreesboro dealership says used-vehicle demand has remained strong this year.
Franklin Pike Ventures Backs Three New Downtown Storefronts
An investment group is funding new storefronts in downtown Franklin.
Victoria Nails Salon: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
Sequoyah Textiles Reopens Historic Mill as Manufacturing Site
A historic Jackson mill has reopened as an advanced manufacturing facility.