We talk with Tennessee leaders—business owners, policy experts, educators, and residents—who champion the entrepreneurial spirit and transform once-small ideas into big impact.

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  • Spencer Patton

    Spencer Patton founded and successfully grew an enterprise of e-commerce, logistics, and transportation businesses, which reached over $100 million in revenue within ten years. Patton Logistics, launched in 2013, grew to become the largest last-mile delivery service to FedEx Ground in the US. He regularly provides logistics commentary for various media outlets.

  • Carli Patton

    Carli Patton is a wife and mother who spends six hours a day in the school pick-up and drop-off lines. She nurtures her four children through education, extracurricular activities, doctor visits, and playdates. Carli is also deeply involved in stewarding the Patton Foundation, which focuses on providing education and creating opportunities for entrepreneurial competition.

I’ve spent my entire career delivering boxes to people. I’ve been that FedEx driver at your door. But now I’m focused on delivering something different.
— Spencer Patton