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THESE BUSINESSES ARE SOME OF THE YOUNGEST ON OUR LIST: ALL HAVE BEEN STARTED IN THE LAST THREE YEARS. THESE UP-AND-COMING BUSINESSES COME FROM A VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES AND THEY ALL ARE HEADED SOMEWHERE BIG.

ARTISTORIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

BARBEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

BETTER SONGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

BIZI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

GLASS FOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

RECESS PICKLEBALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

RED ROSE HYPE SHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

RVPOTTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

SYNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

ZENSTOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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ARTISTORIC

FOUNDED 2021 MIAMI, FL

Artistoric Curations serve to enhance that very function: periodic online exhibitions of varying scale allow us to place complimentary objects side by side in a larger context and expose themes and arguments about the past through their relationship to one another.

BAILEY TICHENOR Art History ’16

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BARBEES

FOUNDED 2019 NASHVILLE, TN

BarBees Bartending specializes in cocktail classes and customized cocktail experiences. Our mixology coaches are trained in the art of cocktails and people—the perfect pairing.

WILLOW SPRAGUE + JESSICA BLAKELY International Business ’18, Economics + Political Science ’19

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BETTER SONGS

FOUNDED 2021 NASHVILLE, TN

Grammy Award Winner Jordan Reynolds reveals the proven methods to dive deeper into your music and write better songs.

JORDAN REYNOLDS Commercial Music ’11

BIZI

FOUNDED 2020 NASHVILLE, TN

Bizi’s Vitamin Honey infuses raw Tennessee honey with select certified vitamins in order to create a healthier, tastier and more convenient way to take your vitamins. Many traditional pills include extra additives and fillers that can upset your digestive tract. Unlike the traditional pills and gummies Vitamin Honey has minimal ingredients and brings a sweeter way to get your daily dose.

JAMES RICHARD, ETHAN AKDAMAR Entrepreneurship ’20

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GLASS FOOD

FOUNDED 2021 MIAMI, FL

Glass Food is a package-free grocery store with a goal of bridging the gap of accessibility and affordability to package-free foods.

TAYLOR BECK Entrepreneurship ’20

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RECESS PICKLEBALL

FOUNDED 2021 AUSTIN, TX

Recess is a lifestyle pickleball brand that encourages all types and levels of play. Grab a friend, grab a drink, grab a paddle. Let’s play!

GRACE MOORE Social ETP ’16

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RED ROSE HYPE SHOP

FOUNDED 2019 NASHVILLE, TN

Red Rose Hype Shop is the premier destination where streetwear and high-end fashion meet to bring customers the widest and rarest selection of sought after clothing items in Nashville, Tennessee. We aim to provide sanctuary for the Nashville streetwear community by allowing people to actually see and touch their grails before deciding to purchase them.

JENNY UKAJ Entrepreneurship ’19

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RVPOTTERY

FOUNDED 2015 DICKSON, TN

When potter Rachel V. Whisler founded RVPottery in 2015, she had one mission in mind: to create handmade dinnerware that is not only beautiful to look at, but is designed to be used day after day. Today, we pursue that mission more than ever. Whether in your kitchen at home or on the table at your favorite restaurant, our pottery is made to serve as the backdrop for meals and memories for years to come.

RACHEL WHISLER + BEN WHISLER Studio Art (Ceramics) ’16 + Music Business ’15

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SYNE

FOUNDED 2020 NASHVILLE, TN

Changing the way we listen to music, podcasts and audiobooks. A companion display to your streaming audio services that brings artwork and metadata into your home in a big and beautiful way.

GORDON DROITCOUR + ERIK ANDERSON Audio Engineering ’10 + Music Business ’09

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ZENSTOP

FOUNDED 2018 LOS ANGELES, CA

Our mission is to create a realistic opportunity for everyone to fit in their meditation practice on any given day. We aim to drive the future of work & life culture to ensure it includes the most valuable tool we have access in our digital age: meditation.

KENDALL WARREN Entrepreneurship, Journalism ’17

THE CAMPUSBASED BUSINESS

PROGRAM provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to create and run a variety of retail businesses on campus. These opportunities offer experiential learning opportunities for students who do not have a business of their own. Approximately 3,400 square feet of prime retail space has been set aside by Belmont University for students to use to develop retail or service businesses.

WHERE THE WELL THINGS ARE

ESTABLISHED 2021

Focusing on wellness for your mind, body and soul, Where the Well Things Are is Nashville’s one-stop-shop for wellness. Whether you’re looking for healthy snacks, fitness gear or ecofriendly products, Well Things has everything you need to stay healthy and mindful!

HOUSE OF

ESTABLISHED 2016

House Of is a Belmont University studentrun retail concept that provides the Nashville community with a curated group of local designers and brands. Our one-of-a kind shopping experience includes in-store events, trunk shows and networking opportunities featuring creative talent from the area.