We want to help you make a living doing what you love.

 

I’m a maker. How do I get involved?

Our mission is to connect you to the tools and resources you need to be successful in your business, whether that is customers, education, or connections. Get started by joining our email newsletter list and applying to have your maker business listed in The Maker City Directory. Then, join The Maker City’s Discord to connect with local makers, share resources, and find new opportunities.

 

What’s the next step?

We’re offering virtual and in-person programming and opportunities to help meet new needs that have arrived for makers and small businesses as a result of COVID-19. Maker Meet-ins are virtual gatherings to provide business education, support, and a dose of friendly faces.

The Holiday Marketplace is a virtual maker auction that takes place on The Maker City’s Instagram on Mondays in November and December. Each week we feature items from local makers and makers keep 100% of the sale price.

Set up a free profile in the Maker Directory. Join over 400 local creative businesses, be considered for promotional opportunities, and find new buyer connections — all from this central online location.

 

Who we serve:

  • Makers in the greater Knoxville area and surrounding counties

  • Small businesses who create or sell maker goods

  • Full-time makers, crafters, tinkerers, hobbyists, small-scale manufacturers, freelancers, and everyone in between

 

Join the movement:

 

Pssst!
There are no membership fees to join. All you have to do is apply to the Directory and start getting involved.
We’re happy you’re here!