Nominate a Deserving Veteran, Business or Entrepreneur! Award Winners will be announced during the Keynote Dinner Monday, Jan. 29th! Award Categories Veteran Innovator Award This award recognizes a veteran-owned company that is an innovator in its field, whether it is developing a new technology, innovative product or service or an innovative practice that has improved…
Villa Collina hosts Marine Birthday Celebration – and Surprise Wedding
Villa Collina recently hosted a 242nd birthday and a surprise wedding – all in one glorious weekend for the U.S. Marine Corps. The waterfront mansion marked the 242nd birthday of the Marines with a formal ceremony, dinner, specially decorated cake and live entertainment. John Becker, veteran advocate and WBIR-TV anchor, served as master of ceremonies…
Purchase a Program Ad for the 2018 TVBA Business Expo!
Get your company in front of this high-energy event through an ad in our printed Business Expo program. 2018 TVBA Business Expo Program Ad Pricing Full Page: $550 Half Page: $275 Quarter Page: $175 Note: Champion Partners receive priority advertising space with annual partnership Purchase Your Ad Now! Thank you for considering an ad listing…
Purchase Your Booth for the 2018 TVBA Business Expo Today!
It’s the Most Anticipated Trade Show & Conference for Veteran Business Owners & Veteran Supporters in the Region Have you purchased a booth yet for the 2018 Tennessee Veterans Business Association Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair? It’s the most anticipated business networking, trade show and conference for veteran business owners and veteran supporters in…
Gathering Intelligence: Former Marine Eric Barton Has Found His Callings
Editor’s Note: The following Veterans Spotlight story was featured in Knoxville’s Cityview Magazine. By Chrissy Keuper, Cityview Magazine – Eric Barton is leading a tour around the Villa Collina, his 40,250-square-foot Italianate mansion in Knoxville, high on a bluff above a bend in the Tennessee River. As he explains the energy improvements that he’s overseen,…
TVBA Champion Partnership: Best Value for Your Money!
With the high-energy Keynote Dinner, Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair fast approaching, Tennessee Veterans Business Association encourages its previous members to renew as a TVBA Champion Partner and start reaping new benefits from this one-of-a-kind partnership. The 2018 Keynote Dinner, Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair is slated to be held January 29 and…
Tennessee Veterans Business Association relaunches with flair at Villa Collina
The Tennessee Veterans Business Association (TVBA) officially relaunched with a networking event at Villa Collina. The lakeside mansion served as the perfect backdrop for the event. With comfortable temperatures and clear blue skies, the weather drew guests outside and encouraged them to take full advantage of the venue’s spectacular outdoor spaces. Founded in 2010, TVBA…
Villa Collina digs deep to create perfect wine cellar
Villa Collina’s original owners loved traveling to Italy. In fact, it was their love for Italy that influenced the architectural design of the waterfront mansion. The couple specifically charged architect Karengaye Johnson with designing an estate that would bring a touch of Italy to the United States. They also tasked her with creating a mansion…
Fall Gypsy Savings Sale Extended through Oct 4, 2015!
Due to the amazing response we have received for the Fall Gypsy Savings Sale and a wonderful but very busy open house held at the ranch yesterday, we are extending the sale through next weekend (October 4th, 2015). We sincerely apologize if we have not been able to contact you yet. The staff will be…
TVBA Announces Date, Location for 2018 Business Expo, Veteran Job Fair
Highly-Anticipated Event to Return After Association Relaunch The Tennessee Veterans Business Association’s Annual Keynote Dinner, Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair will be returning to Knoxville in early 2018. The Annual Keynote Dinner, Business Expo and Veteran Job Fair will be held January 29 and 30 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. TVBA President…