Our success is measured by the success of our clients, partners, lenders, investors, investees, and borrowers. Here are a few examples of how Three Roots has helped companies, not only by providing capital, but also by investing our time and expertise and by leveraging other resources. We welcome the opportunity to become part of your story.
The Model Mill
Capital, Coaching, and Connections
Some of our customers receive support through all “three roots.” This redevelopment in Johnson City included:
- Tax Credit Financing
- Senior Debt
- Coaching around New Markets Tax Credit Structures
- Connections to multiple consultants and co-investors
Brushy Mountain
Capital and Connections
3Roots directly financed many parts of the Historic Brushy Mountain Prison tourism project, including multiple restaurants, gift shop, campground, and concert venue and events. 3Roots leveraged our relationships with multiple bank partners to provide millions of dollars of financing over the course of seven years.
Adding Value to a Community Bank Partner
- Bringing relationships and expertise to effectively identify projects that fit our bank partners
- Helping bank partners adapt to the changing market and find project opportunities
- Enhancing Bank partners’ CRA compliance and access to larger market geography
Job Creating Loans to a Rural Manufacturer
Three Roots Capital provided multiple loans totaling $3 million to a manufacturer in McCreary County, Kentucky. The loans were made over a period of several years (2016 – 2020) to support a critical employer in a poverty-stricken county. 3Roots loans enabled:
- the retention of 200 jobs
- the addition of new product lines
- the creation of 240 new jobs
3Roots’ participation was critical in light of the difficulties related to accessing traditional sources of capital because of the location in rural, low-income Appalachia.
Microloan to Technology Company in Downtown Knoxville
Three Roots Capital made a microloan loan to an energy efficiency software company located in the Knoxville Urban Empowerment Zone.
- The company grew quickly but struggled with having access to capital.
- Three Roots provided the company a $20,000 loan for working capital.
- Three Roots provided developmental services including coaching sessions for the CEO.
- Company’s CEO serves as a mentor to other Three Roots clients.