Directions to Workshop Locations
First Tennessee Bank Nashville
2525 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN across from the Parthenon between 25th Ave. on the East and Natchez Trace on the West. Park in the building garage. Parking entrance is between P. F. Chang’s restaurant and the Marriott Hotel. Go to the 3rd floor of the garage which connects by bridge to the 2nd floor of the building. Take the elevator up one flight to the 3rd floor. At night you must arrive before 6:00 PM as the elevator will not go up to the 3rd floor after that time. Follow the SCORE signs. Take your ticket with you to have it stamped for free parking.
- Approaching from the East on I-24 or I-40, exit on Broadway then you will shortly bear right at the “Y” where Broadway becomes West End Ave. and proceed west to 25th Ave.
- Approaching from the West on I-40, exit on to I-440 and take the first exit to West End Avenue. Turn left on to West end Avenue and proceed to Natchez Trace (see a Wendy’s on your right).
- Approaching from the South take I-65 and exit on to I-440 west and proceed, exiting east on West End Ave. Then proceed to Natchez Trace (see a Wendy’s on your right).
- Approaching from the North take I-65 to I-440 west, exiting on West End Ave. east and then proceeding as above.
First Tennessee Bank Franklin
231 Public Square, Franklin, TN. Follow I-65 either south or north to exit 65 and turn west on Rte. 96. Follow 96 West to Franklin’s Public Square. The bank is on the right. There is free 3 hour parking in front as well as free public parking in the vicinity. Enter bank through the front door and take the elevator on your right to the 3rd floor. Workshop room is #303.
Small Business Administration
Suite 201, 50 Vantage Way in Metro Center, Nashville, TN. There is plenty of free parking and well marked with a sign facing Vantage Way. The SBA is located on the second floor of this two story building. Follow signs for the workshop or ring the bell on the desk for assistance.
- Approaching from the East on I-24 or I-40 go through the city and follow the signs toward Memphis. Turn north on I-65 and take the immediate first exit onto Metro Center Boulevard. Stay in the left hand lane up the exit ramp and turn left. The second stop light is Vantage Way. Turn right, go through the first stop light and you will see the sign for 50 Vantage Way on the left.
- Approaching from the West on I-40 turn north on 65 and take the immediate first exit onto Metro Center Boulevard and follow the directions above.
- Approaching from the South take I-65 and then I-40 through the city to I-65 North. Take the immediate first exit onto Metro Center Boulevard and follow the directions above.
- Approaching from the North take 1-65 to the Metro Center Boulevard exit. Turn right but ease into the center lane and proceed to the second stop light which is Vantage Way. Turn right, go through the first stop light and you will see the sign for 50 Vantage Way on the left.