NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville Adventures, a veteran-owned tour company founded by Army veteran Paul Whitten, has been awarded a VEP 2.0 Grant from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Program (VEP). The grant supports Nashville Adventures’ mission to build meaningful, community-driven experiences that showcase the heart and history of Music City.
“This recognition isn’t just about business growth- it’s validation that purpose-driven, veteran-led companies matter,” said Paul Whitten, Founder and General Manager of Nashville Adventures. “The same grit and teamwork that we learned in uniform can build something meaningful in civilian life. To every veteran out there building, hustling, and creating—keep at it. You’re making a difference, whether you see it yet or not.”
Founded in late 2023, Nashville Adventures has quickly grown into one of Nashville’s top-rated tour operators, earning over 600 five-star reviews and national recognition from USA Today, The Tennessean, and News Channel 5. The company specializes in immersive walking and specialty tours- ranging from Nashville History Tours and Ghost Tours to Coffee Crawls, Whiskey Tastings, and Corporate “Entrepreneurial Staff Rides.”
The VEP 2.0 Grant will further enable Nashville Adventures to expand its storytelling initiatives, develop new tour formats, and continue its commitment to employing veterans and giving back to the community. The company donates 1% of all revenue to veteran-related charities and actively supports local small business partnerships.
“Being selected for this grant is a huge honor,” added Whitten. “It’s humbling to see the passion of our city’s history, culture, and people recognized at the state level. Nashville Adventures started with a mission to connect visitors to the real stories of this city- and this helps us go even further.”
Founded by veteran and historian Paul Whitten, Nashville Adventures is a veteran-owned tour company dedicated to sharing the true stories of Music City through immersive, entertaining, and historically grounded experiences. From the Civil War to the Honky Tonks, Nashville Adventures connects guests with the people and places that make Nashville unforgettable. For more information, visit NashvilleAdventures.com.
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