CITY FIELDS

What CITY FIELDS does

City Fields CDC is a private, nonprofit community development corporation (CDC) headquartered at 1075 Blythe Ave SE in Cleveland, Tennessee. It applies a place-based, community-led model of neighborhood revitalization concentrated in two geographically defined areas: the Blythe Oldfield neighborhood, established in the early 1900s as a middle working-class community, and College Hill — Bradley County's oldest historically Black neighborhood, established in 1863 and now home to approximately 500 families including a growing Latino community. The organization describes its method as 'live and work in a community for years' and structures delivery around staff embedded in the neighborhoods, partnerships with neighborhood associations (notably the Blythe Oldfield Community Association, BOCA), and resident volunteer participation.

The product surface is service-oriented rather than technology-driven. Core programs cover affordable homeownership (homes built and sold directly to qualifying buyers at $220,000-$230,000, with down payment assistance up to $28,000 for households earning 80%-120% of Area Median Income), workforce development (free training in partnership with local employers, schools, and Cleveland State Community College), neighborhood engagement (events, the City Shapers Cohort leadership program, and 'Two Cent Tuesdays' financial literacy workshops co-hosted with the United Way of the Ocoee Region and Financial Wellness Partners), and community gardens providing fresh food and social connection in both Blythe Oldfield and College Hill. Recurring community events include Summer Meals in the Park (weekly at Blythe Oldfield Park) and the annual Fall Fest 5K and Fun Run hosted with Terra Running Co. No proprietary technology platform, mobile app, API, SDK, or AI/ML capability is disclosed; the organization's digital footprint consists of a Squarespace-hosted website, email newsletter, and standard social profiles.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time affordable home sales with recurring donations and grants. The funding coalition is broad and community-anchored: foundations include the Lyndhurst Foundation, Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County, George R. Johnson Foundation, Tucker Foundation, and Publix Charities; corporate and institutional partners include Regions Bank, Truist, First Horizon, Southeast Bank, Pinnacle Financial Partners, Farm Credit Services, Cleveland Utilities, Chattanooga Gas, Norfolk Southern, Main Street Cleveland, the Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Cleveland, and AG Industry/Bradley County. Revenue, headcount, and financial statements are not publicly disclosed in available materials.

Name

CITY FIELDS

Legal name

City Fields CDC

Website

https://cityfieldscdc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

City Fields CDC is a nonprofit community development corporation in Cleveland, Tennessee, revitalizing the Blythe Oldfield and College Hill neighborhoods through affordable homeownership, workforce development, community gardens, and resident engagement programming, funded by foundations, banks, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development / Affordable Housing

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Land Subdivision (23721), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL), Urban Renewal, Brownfield Redevelopment & Land Reuse (BPAIANAI), Down Payment Assistance (DPA) & Homebuyer Subsidy Programs (FSALAKAE)

Keywords

• Community development
• Affordable housing
• Workforce training
• Neighborhood revitalization
• Nonprofit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Home Sales: City Fields develops and sells affordable homes to qualifying buyers in the Blythe Oldfield and College Hill neighborhoods. Homes are sold at prices ranging from $220,000 to $230,000, with down payment assistance available up to $28,000.
2. Donations and Grants: The organization accepts financial donations and likely receives grant funding from community foundations and partners to support its neighborhood revitalization programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

City Fields CDC develops and sells affordable homes (priced $220,000-$230,000 with up to $28,000 in down payment assistance) and delivers free workforce development training to residents of the Blythe Oldfield and College Hill neighborhoods in Cleveland, TN. The organization also runs community gardens, neighborhood engagement events, and leadership initiatives such as the City Shapers Cohort, all under a place-based community revitalization model.

Product overview

City Fields is a community development corporation (CDC) offering a coordinated portfolio of place-based neighborhood revitalization programs. The core offerings include Workforce Development (free job training partnerships), Stable Housing/Affordable Homeownership (homes for sale with down payment assistance), Neighborhood Engagement programs, and Community Gardens. Additional programs include the City Shapers Cohort leadership initiative and community events like the Fall Fest 5K and Summer Meals in the Park. Homes are sold directly through the organization in the Blythe Oldfield and College Hill neighborhoods of Cleveland, TN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Affordable homeownership with prices as low as $170,000-$202,000 after down payment assistance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Blythe Oldfield Community Association (BOCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOCA is the primary neighborhood association partner for the Blythe Oldfield community. They co-host community events, manage the community garden, hold monthly meetings, and work closely with City Fields on neighborhood revitalization efforts including Summer Meals in the Park and community garden programs.
• United Way of the Ocoee RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors homebuyer education workshops and provides financial support for homeownership programs. The organization co-hosts financial literacy events including Two Cent Tuesdays workshops.
• Terra Running Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with City Fields to host the Fall Fest 5K and Fun Run events. Terra Running Co. serves as the official race host and provides ambassadors for preview runs.
• Financial Wellness PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts Two Cent Tuesdays financial literacy workshops covering topics like taxes, money plans, and financial planning. Dinner is provided at events.
• City of ClevelandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts in Cleveland, TN.
• Cleveland State Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal community college partner supporting workforce development and educational opportunities for community residents.
• Chattanooga GasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtility company partner supporting community development initiatives.
• Cleveland UtilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal utility provider partner for community development programs.
• Chamber of Commerce - Bradley CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chamber of commerce supporting business and community development.
• AG Industry / Bradley CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural industry partner supporting community development.
• Main Street ClevelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic development organization supporting downtown and neighborhood revitalization.
• Norfolk SouthernminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailroad company supporting community development initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Reinvestment Fund:
• Main Street America: A national movement supporting preservation-based commercial district revitalization in small towns and historic neighborhoods — comparable ecosystem partner and Cleveland TN hosts a Main Street Cleveland affiliate that already partners with City Fields, though the focus is commercial rather than residential.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The largest nonprofit affordable homebuilder in the US, building and selling below-cost homes to qualifying low-income buyers through local affiliates. Comparable to City Fields on the affordable homeownership product and down payment assistance model, but operates at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): A major national CDFI that funds affordable housing, economic development, and community revitalization in underserved neighborhoods through local partner organizations. Highly comparable mission to City Fields' place-based model, but operates as a funder/intermediary rather than as a direct on-the-ground CDC.
• Enterprise Community Partners: A national nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing and advances community development programs in underserved areas. Shares City Fields' mission of affordable homeownership and community revitalization but at much larger national scale with broader programmatic scope.
• NeighborWorks America: A national network of 240+ community development nonprofits that provide affordable housing, foreclosure prevention, and community revitalization in underserved neighborhoods. Directly comparable mission and place-based approach to City Fields, but operates as a national umbrella rather than a single local CDC.

Direct peers

• Cleveland Neighborhood Progress: A Cleveland, OH-based community development intermediary that supports place-based neighborhood revitalization across multiple neighborhoods — same city name, very similar place-based CDC mission, but operates in Ohio rather than Tennessee.
• The Resurrection Project: A place-based community development organization on Chicago's Southwest Side that combines affordable housing, community engagement, and resident leadership development — closely mirrors City Fields' integrated housing-plus-engagement model in a similarly historic, working-class neighborhood context.
• Chicanos Por La Causa: A community development corporation in the Southwest US offering affordable housing, workforce development, and community services to underserved Latino and other communities — directly comparable integrated program model to City Fields, though operating in different states and at a much larger scale.

Regional players

• Rural Community Assistance Corporation: A community development financial institution serving rural communities across the western US with affordable housing, infrastructure, and community development programs. Comparable mission and program mix, but with a rural and multi-state focus versus City Fields' small-city/urban focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CityFieldsTN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-fields

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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