
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2025
The Patton Foundation recently hosted its Entrepreneurship Challenge at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, in partnership with the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. Modeled after the popular “Shark Tank” format, this live pitch competition featured six student finalist teams presenting innovative business ideas to a panel of local business leaders.

Campus Navigators 2025
The Patton Foundation rang in the new year with the Patton Foundation Entrepreneurship Challenge (PFEC) at Vanderbilt University. Students competed in a “Shark Tank”-style pitch event for grants up to $5,000.

Brentwood Academy 2024
The Patton Foundation brought its high-energy Entrepreneurship Challenge (PFEC) to Brentwood Academy, turning the school’s theater into a stage for the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

Austin Peay State University 2024
The Patton Foundation recently hosted its second annual Entrepreneurship Challenge (PFEC) at Austin Peay State University in the Mabry Concert Hall. Modeled after the popular “Shark Tank” format, this live pitch competition gave Tennessee students the opportunity to win up to $5,000 in grant funding.

Middle Tennessee State University 2024
The Patton Foundation recently hosted its PEG (Patton Entrepreneurship Grant) Challenge at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), where six finalists from the New Venture Creation Class pitched their innovative business ideas to a panel of judges.

Academy Tutorial 2024
The Patton Foundation recently hosted its Patton Entrepreneurship Grant (PEG) Challenge at The Academy Tutorial, a college preparatory program in Nashville. Modeled after the popular “Shark Tank” format, the competition featured six high school finalists pitching innovative business ideas to a panel of judges.

Austin Peay University 2023
The Patton Foundation launched its PEG (Patton Entrepreneurship Grant) Challenge at Austin Peay State University. A dynamic, “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition designed to empower Tennessee’s next generation of entrepreneurs.