Nashville-area deal flow / community recommendations (self funded ETA search)

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January 21, 2026

by a searcher from University of Missouri - Columbia in Franklin, TN, USA

Hey all, Im a former NFL and now retired athlete. I've done many business ventures in the last 15 years but now looking to something new! I’m launching a self funded ETA search focused on Nashville and surrounding Middle TN (an hour drive time). I’m planning to spend the next year building local deal flow and relationships. Target profile: $500k–$2M EBITDA Preference for boring, durable service businesses with recurring/repeat revenue and strong local reputation. Light manufacturing. Health. I’m not raising a traditional search fund; im funding the search personally and focused on a single acquisition Ask: For anyone active in the Nashville region, are there Searchfunder groups, threads, or member communities you’d recommend I plug into here (or adjacent local networks that have been useful)? Also happy to connect 1 on 1 with anyone who’s done a Nashville area acquisition and is open to sharing what worked for sourcing. Thanks in advance and appreciate any pointers. Andrew
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from Transylvania University in Nashville, TN, USA
Andrew, I've been in the M&A advisory scene in Nashville for almost 10 years. I caught the acquisition bug myself and started acquiring after COVID - we have a business in TN and several in KY. Happy to add value in your journey. redacted Thanks.
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from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, USA
Hey Andrew, I’m in the Nashville area as well and would be happy to connect. I have already done one acquisition and am working on my second.
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