Knoxville, TN · Business Referral Network
Real relationships. Real referrals.
A small, curated group of Knoxville business owners who meet weekly. One seat per industry, no direct competition in the room.
What Marble City Connect is
Marble City Connect is a small, curated group of Knoxville business owners who meet weekly to build real relationships and pass real referrals — one seat per industry, no direct competition in the room.
This isn't a room where you hear the same pitch every week. It's built to be interactive, useful, and worth showing up for.
1
seat per industry
Weekly
meetings with a rotating format
0
quotas or strikes
What you can expect from this group
A room built to generate business for its members, not just a room full of pitches.
A room built for referrals
Not just a room full of pitches. Speed rounds, roundtables, and spotting-skill shares are designed to actually generate business for you.
Real visibility
Your Hot Seat moment, your spot in the shared member directory, your turn on the mic. Every member gets a genuine platform.
No competition for attention
One seat per industry means you're never splitting referrals or airtime with a competitor in the room.
A culture of genuine support
Real case studies, real problem-solving, and members who show up because they want to help — not only to be helped.
Something new every week
The format rotates on purpose, so meetings stay sharp instead of repetitive.
Occasional bonus value
A short, in-house “What Worked” session from time to time — a member sharing something that recently worked in their business.
A format that keeps it fresh
Meetings rotate between formats on purpose, so every week is worth showing up for.
Speed rounds
Quick, focused conversations so you get to know more members in less time.
Roundtables
Small-group discussion of real case studies and real business problems.
Hot Seat
One member takes the spotlight so the whole room learns how to refer them.
Spotting-skill shares
Members teach the room how to recognize a great referral for their business.
“What Worked” sessions
A member shares something that recently worked in their business.
What's expected of you
We're not a group that runs on quotas or strikes. We run on a shared understanding of how this works best for everyone in the room:
Show up, and show up present.
Consistency is what makes this group work. If you can't make it, let us know.
Come ready to give, not just get.
Every member is here to refer others, not only to be referred.
Protect the trust in the room.
What's shared here stays here. This isn't a captive audience for a sales pitch.
Represent your industry well.
You're the only voice for your industry in this room — members are staking their own reputation when they refer you.
Engage in the format, not just attend it.
Lean into speed rounds, roundtables, and your moments in the spotlight. The format only works if people work it.
Where we meet
Guests are always welcome. Let us know you're coming so we can save you a seat.
- When
- Weekly · Tuesdays8:00 - 9:00 AM
- Where
- Joe's Place900 E Hill Ave #370 Knoxville, TN 37915Get directions →
- Good to know
- Extra parking located in back.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit before joining?
Absolutely. We encourage guests to attend a meeting to see if the group is the right fit. Submit the form on our How to Join page and we'll get you on the guest list.
What does membership cost?
Membership details are shared during your visit. Reach out through the How to Join page and an organizer will walk you through everything.
What if my industry is already represented?
Seats are limited to one per industry. If yours is taken, we'll let you know, and we can keep you in mind if the seat opens up.
Are there attendance quotas or strikes?
No. We ask members to show up consistently and let us know when they can't make it, because consistency is what makes the group work.
Why this matters
This group works because the people in it want to be here. Seats are limited — one per industry — and there is always someone hoping for the opportunity you have.
We're not asking you to hit a quota. We're asking you to be the kind of member who makes people glad you're the one holding this seat.
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