SBA lending by metro area
SBA lenders in Clarksville, TN
Which lenders fund Clarksville-area businesses, how much, and how the market compares with Tennessee: SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026.
By Mario Bailey · SBA FOIA data as of 2026-03-31
Top SBA lenders in the Clarksville area
Ranked by SBA volume funded to businesses located in the Clarksville metropolitan area, wherever the lender is headquartered. National SBA lenders that fund here are included.
| # | Lender | Loans | Total funded | Average loan | 7(a) charge-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brightbridge, Inc. | 12 | $15.1M | $1.3M | not reported |
| 2 | U.S. Bank, National Association | 131 | $14.8M | $113K | 2.29% |
| 3 | United Community Bank | 17 | $11.6M | $684K | not reported |
| 4 | Legends Bank | 36 | $11.5M | $320K | 8.33% |
| 5 | Mid-Cumberland Area Development Corporation | 12 | $7.5M | $624K | not reported |
| 6 | Planters Bank Inc | 30 | $7.3M | $243K | 0.00% |
| 7 | Truist Bank | 8 | $6.1M | $766K | not reported |
| 8 | Live Oak Banking Company | 6 | $6.1M | $1.0M | not reported |
| 9 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc. | 8 | $5.7M | $707K | not reported |
| 10 | First Financial Bank, National Association | 35 | $5.0M | $142K | 5.71% |
SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31, from the SBA's public record.
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How Clarksville compares
Median funded SBA loan and 504 share of loans, FY2010–2026.
| Median loan | 504 share | |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville area | $114K ▼ 54.5% | 6.0% ▲ 0.6 pts |
| Tennessee | $250K | 5.3% |
| United States | $179K | 11.2% |
What gets funded in Clarksville
| Industry | Loans | Total funded |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 83 | $34.3M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 46 | $25.6M |
| Other Services | 57 | $24.9M |
| Retail Trade | 74 | $20.3M |
| Manufacturing | 25 | $15.5M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 26 | $14.2M |
| Construction | 71 | $11.2M |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 17 | $8.8M |
SBA lending in Clarksville by year
Geography, precisely
"Clarksville area" here means the Clarksville, TN-KY metropolitan statistical area as delineated by OMB (July 2023), which is exactly these counties: Christian County, KY; Montgomery County, TN; Stewart County, TN; Trigg County, KY. Loans are placed by the SBA's recorded project county, which can differ from a borrower's mailing address. Counts are SBA 7(a) and 504 funded loans, FY2010–2026, as of 2026-03-31. See the methodology.