Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce

Name

Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://gallatintn.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association & Chamber Membership Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business membership
• Networking events
• Community events
• Business directory

Headquarters

HQ city

Gallatin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from business members at various tiers (Platinum, Gold, Premier Partner, Partner Members). Benefits include networking opportunities, advertising, member discounts, and access to Chamber programs.
2. Event Sponsorships and Ticket Sales: Revenue from major annual events including Christmas Parade, Shamrock Run, WELL Summit, Golf Tournament, Farm to Table Dinner, Snowball, Tinsel & Treasures, National Civics Bee, and Pep Rally.
3. Publication Advertising: Revenue from advertising sales in annual Chamber publication (City Guide and Business Directory) and e-newsletter ads.
4. Venue Rental: Revenue from renting The Station event venue spaces including Meta Collaborative Space (up to 120 seats), Volunteer Bank Meeting Room (up to 20), CEO Conference Room (4-6), Large Conference Room (12-14), and Good Story Podcast Studio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based nonprofit business association that delivers networking, advocacy, education, and community engagement services to local businesses in Gallatin, Tennessee. Its core offerings include tiered Chamber membership, the Station event venue, an online and printed business directory, recurring chamber programs (Industry Roundtables, Membership Luncheons, Leadership Gallatin, StartUp Gallatin), major annual community events, and the Gallatin Chamber Foundation's K-12 educational grants.

Product overview

The Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce operates as a membership-based organization serving the local business community since 1921. Its portfolio consists of: (1) Chamber Membership - the core offering providing networking, advertising, and business support services; (2) The Station - a multipurpose event venue with meeting rooms, conference spaces, and podcast studio; (3) Business Directory - an online searchable directory with annual printed publication; (4) Gallatin Farmers Market - a seasonal Saturday market supporting local vendors; (5) Chamber Programs including StartUp Gallatin (entrepreneurship cohort), Leadership Gallatin (three tracks for youth, professionals, and retirees), Industry Roundtables, Membership Luncheons, Good Morning Gallatin, Coffee+Connect, and National Civics Bee (civics competition for middle schoolers); (6) Major Annual Events including Christmas Parade, Shamrock Run (5K/10K), WELL Summit (women's leadership conference), Pep Rally, Snowball dance, Farm to Table Dinner, Tinsel & Treasures shopping weekend, and Golf Tournament; (7) Gallatin Chamber Foundation - a 501(c)(3) subsidiary supporting K-12 education through grants and scholarships. The organization functions as a community portal providing welcome center services, information hub, and advocacy for local businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Station: A premier venue for conferences, workshops, training sessions, meetings and corporate events located at 117 W Main Street, Gallatin, TN 37066.
• Gallatin Chamber Foundation
• StartUp Gallatin

Products and services

• Chamber Membership Tiered membership offering (Platinum, Gold, Premier Partner, Partner Member) for local businesses, providing networking opportunities, business directory listings, advertising options, educational programs, member-to-member discounts, ribbon cutting ceremonies, and access to chamber events and programs.
• The Station Event Venue A premier corporate event venue at 117 W Main Street, Gallatin, offering rentable spaces including the Meta Collaborative Space (up to 120 seats), Volunteer Bank Meeting Room (up to 20 seats), CEO Conference Room (4-6 seats), Large Conference Room (12-14 seats), and Good Story Podcast Studio, with AV equipment, WiFi, smart TV monitors, and outdoor space.
• Business Directory Searchable online business directory with keyword, category, and alphabetical search, paired with an annual printed Experience Gallatin City Guide and Business Directory distributed to 5,000 locations annually.
• Gallatin Farmers Market Seasonal Saturday market (May through September, 9am-1pm) at 160 W. Franklin Street, featuring fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, farm-raised meats, and artisan crafts from vendors within a 30-mile radius.
• StartUp Gallatin A 10-week cohort program using the CO.STARTERS curriculum to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop workable business models and acquire tools and resources for successful business launches.
• Leadership Gallatin Three leadership programs offering exclusive insider views of the city through day trips and community exploration: Leadership Gallatin Youth (middle/high school students), Leadership Gallatin Flagship (working professionals 21+), and Leadership Gallatin Golden Years (retired adults).
• Industry Roundtables Monthly networking program (3rd Thursday) allowing members to connect with business owners across diverse industries, discuss current issues and strategies, and gain real-time business landscape insight.
• Membership Luncheons Monthly networking events (typically 2nd Monday) featuring area experts presenting on timely topics, with rotating caterers and locations; open to current and future members with advanced registration.
• Good Morning Gallatin Monthly program (4th Friday) featuring local, county, and state elected officials discussing hot topics related to legislation, business, and community happenings.
• Coffee+Connect Monthly networking program (first Wednesday) visiting local cafes and coffee shops with servant-based community leaders, connecting professionals with charitable organizations and public servants.
• National Civics Bee Nonpartisan civics competition for middle school students (6th-8th grade) in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, featuring essay submission, local competition with cash prizes, and pathway to national championship in Washington, DC.
• Gallatin Christmas Parade Annual holiday parade on the second Saturday in December featuring floats, animals, first responders, bands, dancers, classic cars, and Santa, open to community participation.
• Gallatin Shamrock Run Annual 5K and 10K race event benefiting Gallatin Chamber Foundation K-12 educational grants, held at Historic Downtown Gallatin with proceeds supporting local educators.
• WELL Summit Women Empowering Leadership and Learning (WELL) Summit - annual conference for women featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions on topics including confidence, resilience, wellness, and career development.
• Gallatin Pep Rally Citywide school spirit event bringing together students from Gallatin public high schools, local businesses, and community leaders for friendly competition featuring showcases, DJ, relay games, and spirit trophy.
• Snowball at The Station Daddy-daughter dance event at The Station venue featuring DJ, dancing, activities, and professional photos, with proceeds supporting Gallatin Chamber Foundation K-12 initiatives.
• Farm to Table Dinner Annual outdoor dinner celebrating local farmers with locally sourced 4-course meal, live music, tastings, silent auction, and local art, held at Historic Downtown Gallatin.
• Tinsel & Treasures Annual Shop Local weekend (second weekend of November, over 50 years tradition) featuring holiday shopping at downtown retailers with special discounts, passport stamps, and gift card drawings.
• GCOC Golf Tournament Annual golf tournament (held each June) at Long Hollow Golf Course supporting chamber mission, featuring registration, breakfast, 18 holes, awards, and lunch.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $120,000 awarded to Gallatin K-12 schools since 2014
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, premier partner and minor.

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Civics Bee partnership with support from U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The Chamber hosts local competition encouraging civic engagement among middle school students with pathway to national championship in D.C.
• Firefly LEDpremier partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner sponsor of the Chamber
• Meta (Facebook/Gallatin Data Center)premier partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner sponsor and sponsor of The Station venue. Meta Gallatin Data Center sponsors the Meta Collaborative Space.
• Highpoint Health Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomaspremier partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner sponsor and presenting sponsor of WELL Summit. Major healthcare provider partnering for women's leadership event.
• Subaru of Gallatinpremier partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier Partner sponsor of the Chamber
• Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSBDC office located on campus of Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin provides small business start-up services including business plan development, financial planning, marketing plans, and sources of capital.
• Gallatin Economic Development AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber partners with Gallatin EDA to recruit new business, help existing businesses grow, and support the economic interests of the Gallatin community.
• Sumner Prevention CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Gallatin Pep Rally event celebrating school spirit and student leadership.
• Green Bay PackersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Gallatin Pep Rally community event.
• Volunteer State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost location for TSBDC office and partner in workforce development. Chamber CEO serves on Career and Technical Education Advisory Panels.
• Volunteer BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of The Station venue and presenting sponsor of Golf Tournament.
• Gallatin Farmers Market VendorsminorOthers25+ local farmers and small business vendors operating seasonal Farmers Market. Market operated under Chamber umbrella with market manager position.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce: National U.S. business association with which Gallatin partners (e.g., National Civics Bee). Acts as the broad incumbent over local chambers, providing national advocacy, research, and program templates.
• Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry: Statewide Tennessee business association that advocates at the state level. Functions as an umbrella/policy incumbent over local chambers like Gallatin, with overlapping advocacy and member-benefit offerings.

Direct peers

• Wilson County Chamber of Commerce: Adjacent Tennessee county chamber offering similar tiered membership, event programming, and local business advocacy. Strong direct comparable in size and structure to Gallatin.
• Sumner County Chamber of Commerce: County-level chamber covering Sumner County (the same county as Gallatin) with comparable membership tiers, networking events, and community programming. Most direct organizational peer given overlapping service geography.

Regional players

• Knoxville Chamber of Commerce: Tennessee regional chamber serving the Knoxville metro with membership tiers, networking events, advocacy, and leadership programs. Direct comparable structure as another Tennessee municipal chamber operating outside the Gallatin footprint.
• Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the Chattanooga metro with similar member services, programming, and economic development focus. Comparable Tennessee nonprofit chamber model in a different regional market.
• Memphis Chamber of Commerce: Major Tennessee regional chamber based in Memphis, offering tiered membership, networking events, and economic development advocacy. Closely comparable in organizational structure and revenue model to Gallatin but at much greater scale.
• Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce: Tennessee's largest regional chamber, serving Nashville-Davidson County. Comparable membership-based business association model with events, advocacy, and economic development programs, but operates at a much larger metro scale than Gallatin.

Others

• Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE): Professional association for chamber of commerce executives that recognized Gallatin's CEO as a 2021 Top 40 Under 40. Functions as an industry support/enabler organization rather than a peer chamber.
• Gallatin Economic Development Agency: Local economic development partner of the Chamber, focused on business recruitment and growth in Gallatin. Not a direct competitor but a closely aligned ecosystem partner with overlapping stakeholder base.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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