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October 10, 2025

Bruin Bodega Grand Opening

2006 Belmont Blvd

10:00 am

Celebrate the Grand Opening of our NEW Student-Run Store: Bruin Bodega is a vibrant campus market spotlighting alumni-founded food brands and serving as a launchpad for Belmont student entrepreneurs to debut their own CPG (consumer packaged goods) products. In partnership with Conexion Américas’ Mesa Komal kitchen, we also feature collaborations with local chefs to bring fresh, culturally diverse flavors to our shelves. Whether you’re grabbing a snack or discovering the next big brand, Bruin Bodega is your go-to destination for fun, fresh, and community-rooted food—right in the heart of Belmont and open to all our Nashville neighbors.

Oct 16-30

Start-Up Sprint

JCM 5th Floor

You’ve completed the Idea Bootcamp and now you’re ready for the next steps. This is a two-week (October 16-30) focused time dedicated to discovering, testing & prototyping your entire business model directly with customers through workshops, one-on-one coaching, and more! This program is designed for students actively pursuing their business.

Entrepreneur Pipeline

Dream it. Build it. Grow it. The Entrepreneur Pipeline is your step-by-step guide to turning ideas into thriving ventures—open to all majors, designed to fuel bold entrepreneurs like you.

All Belmont students are invited to Founder's Club!

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fridays
JCM 5th Floor

Get Involved

Our student-run businesses give students hands-on experience in running a business, from ideation to execution. These ventures serve as "learning labs," offering insights into marketing, finance, operations, and more, while helping students build entrepreneurial skills and understand what it takes to succeed.

House Of

We provide the Nashville community with a rotating list of thoughtfully curated collections of clothing, accessories, and gifts from the best emerging local designers and brands. Featuring art, jewelry, and designs made by Belmont students and alumni, House Of is your go-to boutique for gifts, clothing, and unique items. We can’t wait to see you!

Bruin Bodega

Bruin Bodega is a vibrant campus market spotlighting alumni-founded food brands and serving as a launchpad for Belmont student entrepreneurs to debut their own CPG (consumer packaged goods) products. In partnership with Conexion Américas’ Mesa Komal kitchen, we also feature collaborations with local chefs to bring fresh, culturally diverse flavors to our shelves. Whether you’re grabbing a snack or discovering the next big brand, Bruin Bodega is your go-to destination for fun, fresh, and community-rooted food—right in the heart of Belmont and open to all our Nashville neighbors.

Our alumni have founded over 900 businesses in 135 cities and 8 countries around the world.

Alumni Resources

Alumni

The Top 100 Alumni Businesses of 2025

The Belmont Entrepreneur Awards recognize the alumni who have started innovative, growing and unique businesses. 100 outstanding alumni businesses are being recognized in the map and booklet below.

October 10, 2025

Bruin Bodega Grand Opening

2006 Belmont Blvd

10:00 am

Oct 16-30

Start-Up Sprint

JCM 5th Floor

Entrepreneur Pipeline

Dream it. Build it. Grow it. The Entrepreneur Pipeline is your step-by-step guide to turning ideas into thriving ventures—open to all majors, designed to fuel bold entrepreneurs like you.

All Belmont students are invited to Founder's Club!

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fridays JCM 5th Floor

House Of

Bruin Bodega

Our alumni have founded over 900 businesses in 135 cities and 8 countries around the world.

Alumni

The Top 100 Alumni Businesses of 2025

The Belmont Entrepreneur Awards recognize the alumni who have started innovative, growing and unique businesses. 100 outstanding alumni businesses are being recognized in the map and booklet below.

Nashville, TN

Waco, TX

Austin, TX

Brentwood, TN

Buford, GA

Cape Town, South Africa

Charleston, SC

Clarksville, TN

Columbia, TN

Dickson, TN

Durham, NC

Fort Meyers, FL

Franklin, TN

Hernando, MS

Knoxville, TN

Los Angeles, CA

Louisville, KY

Memphis, TN

Mt. Juliet, TN

Murfreesboro, TN

Nolensville, TN

Florence, SC

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Fridays
JCM 5th Floor