Catfish Moving Company | Impact in Action

“Our business has been blessing homes for over 30 years and Pathway has played a significant role in changing lives and scaling our business.”

Orlando “Catfish” Pender Jr. founded Catfish Moving Company over 20 years ago, inspired by his family’s hardworking foundation. Starting solo with rented trucks, Catfish saved enough to buy his first truck, quickly establishing a solid reputation in Nashville.

In 2015, Orlando Pender III joined the family business, bringing fresh energy and new ideas. An introduction to Pathway Lending provided the capital to purchase a larger 27-foot truck and business coaching to enhance financial management. A second loan allowed them to acquire another truck with a lift-gate and 10-foot ceiling, facilitating further expansion.

Over the years, Catfish Moving accessed additional capital to scale its operations, and has grown from two employees to 25.

In 2022, Catfish turned to Pathway again to purchase property for a new office headquarters and self-storage facility. Orlando attended Pathway’s six-week Emerging Developer Program, gaining valuable skills and connections to select the ideal location.

Orlando has since renovated all the units, moved the office and truck storage to the new location, and secured a two-year lease with a major construction company for onsite equipment storage. Future plans include creating a temperature-controlled storage facility and an affordable housing development on the lot, positioning Catfish Moving Company for continued growth and community impact.