SBA lending by state
SBA Lending in Tennessee
In Tennessee, SBA lenders funded 4,965 7(a) and 504 loans totaling $3.3B, an average of $657K per loan. The most active lender is Brightbridge, Inc., and the most-funded industry is Accommodation and Food Services.
By Mario Bailey · Source: SBA FOIA data, as of 2026-03-31
Funded loans
4,965
Total volume
$3.3B
Average loan size
$657K
Most active SBA lenders in Tennessee
| Lender | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Brightbridge, Inc. | 364 | $361.1M |
| Pinnacle Bank | 252 | $270.3M |
| Live Oak Banking Company | 150 | $223.0M |
| The Huntington National Bank | 440 | $171.7M |
| U.S. Bank, National Association | 542 | $100.5M |
| Newtek Bank, National Association | 250 | $96.1M |
| South Central Tennessee Business Development Corporation | 68 | $73.8M |
| Regions Bank | 88 | $73.2M |
Top industries funded in Tennessee
| Industry | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and Food Services | 813 | $771.8M |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 417 | $358.8M |
| Retail Trade | 575 | $340.2M |
| Other Services | 547 | $299.1M |
| Manufacturing | 285 | $260.2M |
| Professional and Technical Services | 401 | $212.0M |
| Construction | 545 | $188.0M |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation | 251 | $145.9M |
SBA lending in Tennessee by year
| Fiscal year | Loans | Total volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66 | $41.4M |
| 2011 | 54 | $38.1M |
| 2012 | 58 | $53.9M |
| 2013 | 36 | $28.5M |
| 2014 | 28 | $21.4M |
| 2015 | 28 | $22.3M |
| 2016 | 25 | $29.5M |
| 2017 | 17 | $8.4M |
| 2018 | 25 | $24.7M |
| 2019 | 23 | $25.3M |
| 2020 | 442 | $314.6M |
| 2021 | 625 | $567.2M |
| 2022 | 578 | $387.7M |
| 2023 | 681 | $403.2M |
| 2024 | 842 | $460.5M |
| 2025 | 1,047 | $593.5M |
| 2026 | 390 | $241.4M |
Sources and disclaimer. Figures are computed from the
U.S. Small Business Administration's public FOIA 7(a) and 504 loan data (as of 2026-03-31); see our
methodology. SBA Loan Index is
not affiliated with the SBA and is not a lender, broker, or financial advisor.