The NOVA Entrepreneur Center is focused on three main goals in Southern Middle Tennessee

Connection – Builds networks across technical colleges, colleges, industry, and communities to link entrepreneurs with mentors, educators, and peers.

Commercialization – Supports idea-to-market success with training, certification, and accelerator programs for high-growth ventures.

Capital – Strengthens investor pipelines, hosts pitch and demo events, and fosters partnerships to fund rural startups.

Map of Southern Middle Tennessee highlighting the NOVA Entrepreneur Center's central location to 13 counties and Highway 65, representing 12,433 businesses.

The Center is hosted at the Makeshift in Pulaski and hosts programs throughout the 13 counties of Southern Middle Tennessee.