Small business resources
For Vendors

Resources for Displaced Vendors

Find new booth opportunities, grants, online selling guides, and community support — all in one place.

New Booth Opportunities

The Makers Market — Franklin, TN

A curated indoor market with booth rentals available monthly. Specializes in handmade and artisan goods. Applications open year-round.

Apply for a Booth
New Booth Opportunities

Artisan Alley — Brentwood, TN

Boutique-style vendor space with flexible booth sizes. Great for jewelry, art, and home decor makers. Waitlist currently open.

Join the Waitlist
New Booth Opportunities

The Hive Collective — Nashville, TN

A women-owned collective marketplace with rotating pop-up spots and permanent booths. Community-focused and vendor-friendly.

Learn More
Online Selling

Getting Started on Etsy

Etsy is one of the best platforms for handmade and vintage sellers. This guide walks you through setting up your shop, pricing, and getting your first sale.

Open an Etsy Shop
Online Selling

Shopify for Small Makers

Build your own online store with Shopify. Great for vendors who want full control over their brand and customer experience.

Try Shopify Free
Online Selling

Instagram & Facebook Shops

Turn your social media into a storefront. Learn how to set up Instagram Shopping and Facebook Marketplace for your small business.

Set Up Social Shops
Grants & Funding

Tennessee Small Business Grant Program

State-funded grants available to small businesses in Tennessee. Eligibility includes businesses with fewer than 50 employees impacted by economic disruption.

Check Eligibility
Grants & Funding

Amber Grant for Women

Monthly $10,000 grants awarded to women-owned small businesses. Applications are simple and open to all business types.

Apply Now
Community Support

Painted Tree Vendors Facebook Group

A private Facebook group for former Painted Tree vendors to share leads, support each other, and announce new locations. Join the conversation.

Join the Group
Community Support

SCORE — Free Business Mentoring

SCORE connects small business owners with experienced mentors for free. Get advice on marketing, finances, and growing your business.

Find a Mentor
Legal & Business

Registering Your Business in Tennessee

Step-by-step guide to registering your small business as an LLC or sole proprietor in Tennessee. Protect yourself and your brand.

Get Started
Legal & Business

Understanding Sales Tax for Makers

A plain-English guide to collecting and remitting sales tax as a craft vendor or small business owner in Tennessee.

Read the Guide
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