Legal Immigrants Are Pillars of Tennessee’s Economy — So Why Are We Failing to Invest in Them?

A Smart Tax Plan for Nashville City

Supporting legal immigrants with tax incentives and resources for business growth in Tennessee.

Tax Relief Program

Local tax relief for immigrant-owned businesses to foster economic growth and sustainability.

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A large brick wall with the word 'BUSINESS' prominently displayed in black letters. The wall is lit by natural daylight, casting gentle shadows along its surface. The ground at the base of the wall has some patches of grass and is bordered by a concrete sidewalk. There are three metal fixtures attached to the lower part of the wall.
Local Startup Assistance

Multilingual support and grants to help immigrants launch and grow their businesses effectively.

Sunlight streams through overhead beams, casting shadows on a wall featuring a prominent sign with bold red letters stating 'GOOD BUSINESS'. The environment appears to be indoors with modern architectural elements and minimalistic decor. Potted plants and furniture create a relaxed, professional atmosphere.
Sunlight streams through overhead beams, casting shadows on a wall featuring a prominent sign with bold red letters stating 'GOOD BUSINESS'. The environment appears to be indoors with modern architectural elements and minimalistic decor. Potted plants and furniture create a relaxed, professional atmosphere.
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What Happens If We Invest?

2025 – Policy Launch Year


Tennessee passes a targeted tax relief bill for legal immigrants launching businesses.

Within 3 years tax burden reduced by at least 30%
Startup advisory hubs open in Nashville

2026 – Business Growth & Job Creation


New immigrant-owned businesses increase by 20% in core ZIP codes (37207, 37210, 37209).

Local hiring surges, especially in healthcare, construction, and food services.
Vacant storefronts in North & South Nashville reopen as bakeries, clinics, tech hubs.

2027 – Revenue Return & Neighborhood Investment


The city begins to recover 150%+ of its tax incentive investment through new business activity.

Neighborhoods previously labeled “underserved” now generate increased local tax revenue
Partnerships with Metro Nashville Schools for workforce apprenticeships

2028-2030 – Attracting Global Talent
Nashville


Startups from Latin America, South Asia, and Africa relocate to Tennessee

A supportive environment
Boosts innovation in sustainability, healthcare, and logistics

Support Immigrants

Empowering legal immigrants through targeted tax incentives and support.

A vibrant corner building adorned with numerous international flags hanging from the facade. The structure features yellow walls with signs advertising a traditional Irish music bar and restaurant. Flower baskets are placed on the ledges, adding a touch of color. A small statue of a man is positioned above the entrance alongside classic architectural elements like windows with white shutters.
A vibrant corner building adorned with numerous international flags hanging from the facade. The structure features yellow walls with signs advertising a traditional Irish music bar and restaurant. Flower baskets are placed on the ledges, adding a touch of color. A small statue of a man is positioned above the entrance alongside classic architectural elements like windows with white shutters.
Tax Relief Program

Our initiative offers local tax relief for immigrant-owned businesses, fostering economic growth and community development in Tennessee while recognizing the contributions of legal immigrants to our economy.

A street scene featuring a building with the sign 'TRIPLE A TRADING INC' prominently displayed. Additional signs offer services such as buying and selling gold, silver, guns, jewelry, and providing cash loans. The storefront has large windows and there's a brick sidewalk in the foreground leading to a quiet street. Few trees are visible around the area.
A street scene featuring a building with the sign 'TRIPLE A TRADING INC' prominently displayed. Additional signs offer services such as buying and selling gold, silver, guns, jewelry, and providing cash loans. The storefront has large windows and there's a brick sidewalk in the foreground leading to a quiet street. Few trees are visible around the area.
Startup Assistance

We provide multilingual startup assistance and grants to help immigrant entrepreneurs navigate the business landscape, ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed and thrive in Tennessee.

Legal Immigrants Build Tennessee. Let’s Build Back for Them.

Empowering immigrants through targeted tax incentives.

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