Empowering Entrepreneurs At The National Black Market

By Ray Bassett

Published June 26, 2024 at 10:21 PM EDT

The National Black Market at First Horizon Pavilion in Chattanooga in 2023.

For Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, the place to be here in Chattanooga is the National Black Market.

Based in Nashville, the Market returns to this city for the second year in a row - starting with a mixer on Friday from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, and then its main event on Saturday from Noon to 6 PM at First Horizon Pavilion.

Carlos Partee is co-founder of the National Black Market.

Sarah Mattson is director of entrepreneurship for the City of Chattanooga.

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