“The initial support from Pathway to invest in the best equipment proved invaluable as it fueled our business’s sustained growth and success.” With a vision to establish an engineering design and manufacturing company focused on aerospace and military parts to serve the Southeast, Jeff Bohanan started Protomet Corporation in 1997. Faced with the challenges of securing traditional startup financing, Protomet, ...

The Knoxville Racquet Club, the largest tennis, swim and fitness facility in East Tennessee, opened its doors in 1961. Overlooking the city of Knoxville and the Smoky Mountains, the 32-acre campus features a large  competitive swimming pool, a 1,500 square foot fitness area, and of course, tennis courts. 29 courts to be exact, including 14 outdoor fast-drying tennis courts. The outdoor ...

Crescent Sock Company is a 121-year-old sock mill in rural Niota, Tennessee.  Founded to create jobs in its small community, it is now managed by the fourth generation of the founder, Cathy Allen, with support from her sister, Sandra Boyd, and nearly 100 employees. Strategically located near the train depot, the location was optimal for receiving raw materials and distributing ...