Welcome to Tennesee’s South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce

Our Mission: To empower our local business landscape by honoring our rich heritage, while driving sustainable economic growth through active community involvement and a steadfast commitment to the longevity of our regional prosperity.

Business Highlight:

BetterFi

9933 TN-56, Coalmont, TN 37313

(931) 313-9942

https://www.betterfi.co/

If you're dealing with high-interest short-term loans in Tennessee, BetterFi offers a smarter, kinder way to borrow and rebuild financially.

  • Much lower costs — Refinance payday, title, or flex loans with a max APR of 28% (vs. predatory rates often 200–460%+), so you pay less each month and less overall.

  • Actual payoff possible — Fixed 6–18 month terms let you fully pay off the loan instead of endless rollovers or debt traps.

  • Build your credit score — On-time payments help improve credit, with many clients starting from low scores (around 569) and seeing gains.

  • Pathway out of debt traps — Designed specifically as a fair alternative to high-interest predatory loans, helping you escape cycles of dependence.

  • Additional financial support — Free or included coaching and programming for financial fitness, budgeting, and long-term stability.

  • Savings + Credit Builder option — Build savings and credit simultaneously, often with funds returned at the end of the term.

  • Non-profit mission-driven — As a 501(c)(3) certified CDFI and economic justice enterprise, profits go toward helping people (#ENDPREDATORYLENDING), not shareholders.

  • Community-focused & local — Serving Tennessee (e.g., South Cumberland Plateau, Chattanooga area) with in-person options and a commitment to underbanked households.

  • Proven impact — Clients save thousands per loan on average compared to predatory alternatives, with sustainable, ethical lending.

 

Business Highlight:

Terralodge

1925 Trussell Rd, Monteagle, TN 37356

https://terralodge.co/

info@terralodge.co

  • Luxe Domes — Spacious glamping domes (over 1,500 sq ft, up to 5 guests), with panoramic windows, double-sided fireplace, full kitchen, heated floors, oversized hot tub, private outdoor shower, fire pit, and high-end amenities like 65-inch TV/Sonos and luxury linens

  • Scandinavian-Style Treehouses — Modern treehouses with birch interiors, wood-burning stove, king bed loft, full kitchen, large deck featuring hot tub, grill, smokeless fire pit, skylights for stargazing, and forest views

  • Legacy Treehouses (Dove, Hummingbird, Eagle) — Rustic-modern treehouses blending charm with comfort, private settings, and stunning forest views

  • Larger Cabins & Pondside Cottage — Spacious options (e.g., sleeps 8–10), including pondside cottage and cabin, with luxurious comforts and outdoor surroundings

  • Common Amenities & Experiences — Hot tubs, fire pits/campfires, WiFi, cell service, luxury bedding/robes, outdoor relaxation (stargazing, soaking under stars), and proximity to hikes, waterfalls, shops, and restaurants in Monteagle, TN

  • Overall — Professionally managed glamping/treehouse retreat on 18 acres in the Monteagle/Monteagle Mountain area (near Nashville/Chattanooga), focused on tranquil, nature-immersed luxury escapes

 

Mark your Calendar | Appreciation

2026 Calendar of community events and board meetings, including dates for Taste of the Mountain, Health Fair, Parades, Mountain Market, and Christmas parade, with notes about times and locations.
Seal of the Tri-County Bank, Citizens Tri-County Bank, in black and white.

Sponsors

Logo of Mountain Valley Bank with a stylized mountain and sun design
Ben Lomond Connect logo with a colorful swirl design and blue text.
Logo of Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative with the acronym 'SVEC' inside an oval, and a tagline 'Your Touchstone Energy Cooperative' beneath it. There is also a graphic of three stylized human figures holding hands, colored red, blue, and orange.
Logo for TN Achieves with a green Tennessee state outline and white 'TN' text, gray 'Achieves' text, and tagline 'Building Tennessee's Future Workforce' in gray.