Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship

Tusculum University Business Programs

We bring students and the business community together to solve real business challenges through learning, collaboration, and shared growth.

Whether you’re a student with a startup idea, a local business owner looking to grow, or a professional seeking new skills — we’re here for you.

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Open to Students and the Community

The Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship is proud to serve Greeneville, Greene County and the East Tennessee region.

Whether you’re a student with a startup idea, a local business owner looking to grow, or a professional seeking new skills — we’re here for you.  Our goal is to empower our community through training, mentorship and resources.

We’re opening our doors to the community — to help students and local entrepreneurs turn ideas into reality, and to strengthen the economic future of East Tennessee.Dr. David Hite, Director of the Center for Free Enterprise

Students & Dreamers

Turn your idea into a real business. We’ll help you get there with mentorship, resources and a community that believes in you.

Local Business Owners

Grow smarter with AI training, process improvement workshops and access to university research and expertise to improve your decision-making.

Working Professionals

Level up your career with leadership development, new skills training and programs designed for your busy schedule.

Contact Info

If you have questions about the Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship, please contact:

Dr. David Hite
Associate Professor of Business & Director, Center for Free Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Email: dhite@tusculum.edu
Phone: (423) 797-0396