We’re BACCKKKKK with our fifth Corner to Corner graduation collaboration! Check out the spring recap here. This time, we had the classes shining at the Nashville Fairgrounds Expo #2.
Registration and check-in were a breeze. Guests entered through a tunnel (how fun) to join in the graduation festivities before taking their seats. LaMarvelous Balloons and LED Marquee brought the pops of color for lots of photo ops.
Guests signed the legacy wall, leaving sweet notes of inspiration.
Sweet Ruby’s cake cart and Vena Cava cookies served sweet treats. Hey Hey Creative provided shelving for the yummy snacks from Kendra’s Gourmet Popcorn and Treva’s Tasty Treats! The Liquid Chef had a variety of flavorful drinks, too.
Our favorite DJ, Xtra Credit, played some line dancing songs before the classes lined up outside for their grand entrance.
Exquisite Appeal provided beautiful green and black velvet drapes for our stage backdrop, and Creative Soulz Printing showed out with custom decals. As always, Shana brought the energy for each and every graduate who crossed the stage.
Jasmine brought the dream of a Corner to Corner choir to reality as alumni gathered and sang a medley that took us to church. Shout out to DKES and their awesome AV crew for orchestrating the entire evening! In between the two graduating classes, we celebrated 5 Pitch Contestants.
These standout graduates won their class pitch contest and were selected to compete for an opportunity to win a cash prize to help their business succeed. Each business owner bravely shared their dream. Every class winner received a sweet gift from Love Basket Express.
The last set of 256 graduates crossed the stage, including a wheelchair bound graduate who took supported steps as every one cheered and encouraged her the whole way!
After working the Corner to Corner event for years, Daisy took the class and was the last graduate to cross the stage last with a heartfelt thank you for all Corner to Corner does for our under served communities. Of course, the SBE crew was there to give our girl a big WOOHOO!
The staff took a moment to honor a classmate who passed away. Joyce Reed was a nurse and nurturer who will be missed by many.
To end the evening, the Corner to Corner staff welcomed the graduates as alumni with their Swag Surf initiation. The judges went into final deliberation for the top 3 pitches.
The winners were announced and big checks were passed out!
We love celebrating the hard work and commitment of these entrepreneurs and hope you will support them too!
Here’s an extra special thank you to the Corner to Corner team for entrusting us to help make your vision a reality. We can’t wait to see you in Spring 2026 to celebrate the next group of graduates.
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