LEGACY OF TENNESSEE

Pioneering a New Succession Model for Tennessee’s Essential Business Owners.

Tennessee Isn’t Just Where We Operate - It’s the Foundation of Our Long-Term Investment Strategy

We are Building a Local Portfolio of Businesses that Support Tennessee’s Transportation Infrastructure Initiatives. As the state undergoes a significant transformation—driven by major state and federal investments in transportation, environmental compliance, and public safety systems—the demand for reliable service providers is growing fast. Small businesses in these sectors are uniquely positioned to scale, and we're here to support that growth. Legacy of Tennessee is committed to building a robust portfolio of essential service businesses, ensuring long-term stability and profitability as Tennessee’s infrastructure continues to expand.

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The Tennessee Portfolio

Businesses delivering essential, non-discretionary services that support Tennessee’s rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape

Led by the original management teams and maintained under an independent operational framework, maintaining their name, culture, and core values

Companies will be complementary to each other - leveraging shared resources, operational synergies, a unified back-office system, and cross-selling opportunities to scale

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Sectors in Tennessee That Excite Us

We like businesses essential to public health, safety, and the daily functioning of Tennessee

Transportation Infrastructure
Traffic Control & Safety
Site Security
Pavement & Roadway Maintenance
Geotechnical Testing and Inspection
Soil Remediation
Environmental Compliance
Logistics and Equipment Support

Keeping Tennesee’s Businesses in Local Hands

To keep businesses locally owned and operated, we have partnered with Tennessee-based entrepreneurs, regional banks, and family offices that are committed to reinvesting in the state's small business communities. Our goal is to build a strong, community-driven foundation for our Tennessee portfolio, securing lasting value for business owners and the communities they serve.

Kathleen heads up our Tennessee team, bringing decades of experience as a business consultant, public speaker, and community leader. She is a nine-time published author and previously founded and sold one of the largest networking organizations in the nation, which grew to over 4,000 members across 73 cities in 15 states. She built the organization on the foundation of helping women promote and grow their businesses while maintaining their priorities of faith, family, and career, a philosophy she carries into her work today. Deeply rooted in the Tennessee small business community, Kathleen has spent her career helping small businesses develop business plans and succession strategies, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth. For the last nine years, she has served as President and CEO of the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, leading initiatives that drive business growth and community development. She has also held board positions with organizations such as the Foundation for Foster Care, Tennessee Donor Services, Middle Tennessee Boy Scouts of America, and Sumner County Tourism, while also serving on the Hendersonville Horizons Steering Committee. Before her leadership roles in Tennessee, Kathleen taught marketing and business courses at a Florida university, further strengthening her expertise in business strategy and professional development. Outside of her professional work, Kathleen is a licensed foster parent and adoptive mother of three, deeply committed to family and community impact. Known as a business advocate, community builder, and visionary change leader, she is passionate about helping businesses thrive while fostering meaningful connections within the community.
Born and raised in Tennessee, Mike Robinson has deep entrepreneurial roots and a strong connection to the local community. He serves as an Ambassador for Legacy of Tennessee, advising Legacy Holdings on the Nashville small business ecosystem and identifying opportunities within the region’s essential services sector. For the past eight years, Mike has led sales for BrandSafway, one of North America’s largest construction firms, where he manages the Nashville territory. With an extensive background in construction management and business development, he has built strong relationships within the Tennessee construction industry and played a key role in supporting, scaling, and connecting businesses across the region. Beyond his corporate career, Mike has been deeply involved in his local community through government and public policy roles. He worked as a Government Relations Associate at MNA Government Relations during the 110th Tennessee General Assembly, served as a Field Representative for Congresswoman Diane Black’s re-election campaign, and previously held a role as a Public Policy Clerk at Baker Donelson during the 109th General Assembly.