PROOF Site Visit: Food & Beverage Entrepreneurs

PROOF is excited to visit Bristol as part of the Tennessee Main Street Statewide Initiative.  

Throughout the visit, the PROOF team will be meeting with local stakeholders, restaurant owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and partners to better understand Bristol’s unique strengths, opportunities, and needs. 

Why PROOF is Visiting: 

The Tennessee Main Street Statewide Initiative is designed to support communities in strengthening their food and beverage ecosystem, supporting local businesses, and creating vibrant downtown districts. Bristol was one of ten Main Street communities across the state selected to receive specialized technical assistance focused on strengthening food and beverage businesses, supporting entrepreneurship, and identifying opportunities for long-term economic growth and revitalization. 

Whether you own a restaurant, café, bakery, brewery, food truck, specialty food business, consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand, or are working to launch a new food or beverage venture, your experience and perspective are invaluable. This session is an opportunity to share…