Keelpark Capital Group, a small-business funding broker in Jackson, Tennessee, lists free and public small business resources for Madison County and West Tennessee: the Tennessee SBDC office in Jackson, TN, the SBA Tennessee District Office, the Tennessee Secretary of State and Department of Revenue, and the City of Jackson, TN license office. Keelpark is not affiliated with any of them.
| Advising | Tennessee SBDC office in Jackson, TN, hosted by Jackson State Community College |
|---|---|
| Federal programs | SBA Tennessee District Office; listed office for Madison County at 901-494-6906 |
| State records | Tennessee Secretary of State (entities) and Department of Revenue (tax) |
| Local licensing | City of Jackson, TN Revenue Department, Permits & Licenses |
| Affiliation | Keelpark Capital Group is not affiliated with any organization listed |
How to use this directory
Each entry says what the organization does, based on its own official page, and when we checked it (2026-10-15). Pages and programs change, so confirm details directly. Keelpark Capital Group is not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of any organization listed here.
Free advising
Tennessee SBDC office in Jackson, TN
The Tennessee SBDC office in Jackson, TN is hosted by Jackson State Community College and is part of the statewide Tennessee Small Business Development Center network, which is SBA-funded. SBDCs offer one-on-one advising to small businesses. The center's own page and the network's list showed different street addresses when we checked, so confirm the location before you visit.
The statewide TSBDC network
The TSBDC centers list shows every center in Tennessee, useful if your business is closer to another one.
Federal programs: the SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Tennessee District Office page is the official source for SBA loan programs and local SBA contacts. When we checked, it listed an office reachable at 901-494-6906 serving Carroll, Crockett, Dyer, Fayette, Hardeman, Haywood, Lauderdale, Madison, Shelby and Tipton counties. SBA loans are made by participating lenders; the SBA page explains how to find one.
State records and registration
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Business Services. Entity registration and records; annual reports and filings through TNCaB. This is also where to begin a UCC lien search; see our Tennessee UCC guide.
- Tennessee Department of Revenue. State business tax and sales tax accounts.
Local licensing and economic development
- City of Jackson, TN Revenue Department. The Permits & Licenses page explains city and county business license requirements; our license guide summarizes what it said on 2026-10-15.
- Economic development. The City of Jackson, TN's economic development page links to the Jackson Chamber's website, including an economic development section. We could not load the chamber's site when we checked, so we do not describe its programs.
Getting the most from a first advising meeting
Free advising is most useful when you arrive with something to look at. Before a first meeting with the SBDC or anyone else, put together:
- A one-paragraph description of the business and what it sells
- The last several months of business bank statements and, if you have them, last year's tax return
- A list of current debts and advances, with balances and payments
- What you want the money for, with any quotes or budgets
- Two or three specific questions, such as whether the business can carry a new payment or which records are missing
Ask the adviser to be blunt about whether the business is ready to borrow. Hearing that a few months of steadier deposits would help is more useful before an application than after a decline.
How the routes compare
| Route | What you get | Good first step when |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee SBDC | Advising on plans, finances and funding readiness | You are not sure the business is ready to borrow |
| SBA district office | Information on SBA programs and participating lenders | An SBA-backed loan may suit the project |
| State and city offices | Registration, licensing and tax accounts | Records need setting up or bringing current |
| Keelpark Capital Group | Help choosing a funding type and introductions to lending partners | Records are in order and you want to compare private options |
Grants: we do not offer grants and do not track grant programs. Ask the SBDC about any that may apply to your business.
Where Keelpark Capital Group fits
If you decide private funding is the right route, we help you choose the product and introduce the request to lending partners. See the six funding types compared, term loans and the Jackson, TN page.
By Keelpark Capital Group · Updated