SMOKY MOUNTAIN WELLNESS LOUNGE

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The Smoky Mountain Wellness Lounge is a wellness collective designed to provide holistic health services in Newport, Tennessee. This center will offer small business owners an affordable and accessible space to practice their wellness professions while providing the local community with much-needed services such as massage therapy, sound meditation, health coaching, yoga, and fitness coaching. By fostering a supportive environment for practitioners and making holistic wellness more accessible, the Lounge will serve as a regional hub for health, wellness, and economic growth.

The Smoky Mountain Wellness Lounge will be a shared wellness space, enabling independent practitioners to provide services without the burden of securing and maintaining private facilities. The Lounge will offer:

• Private treatment rooms for individualized wellness sessions.
• A communal studio for yoga, group fitness, and educational workshops.
• A co-working space for wellness professionals to collaborate and conduct business operations.
• A reception area featuring local health-conscious retail products.

Newport, Tennessee, currently lacks a dedicated holistic wellness hub. Many wellness practitioners struggle to afford private rental spaces, and community members have limited access to holistic health services. The Lounge will fill this gap, attracting both local residents and wellness-focused tourists. Market trends indicate a rising demand for alternative health solutions, making this an ideal time to establish a collaborative wellness space.

1. Empower Small Business Owners: Provide affordable rental space for wellness practitioners, reducing the barriers to entry for starting a wellness business.
2. Improve Community Health: Offer a diverse range of holistic services at accessible price points.
3. Stimulate Local Economy and Tourism: Establish Newport as a wellness destination, attracting visitors and generating revenue for surrounding businesses.
4. Create a Sustainable Business Model: Develop multiple revenue streams to ensure long-term financial stability.

The Smoky Mountain Wellness Lounge will operate as a membership and rental-fee-driven collective. Wellness practitioners will lease space on an hourly, daily, or monthly basis, allowing them flexibility while maintaining affordability. Additionally, the Lounge will generate income through:

• Membership fees for community wellness programs.
• Workshop and event ticket sales.
• Exclusive wellness retreat programs.
• Holistic therapy sessions with facility-provided equipment (sauna, hydrotherapy, etc).
• Retail sales of health-conscious products.
• Partnerships with local businesses and tourism organizations.

We are seeking $100,000+ in grant/investor funding to support:

• Business Formation & Legal Fees: Establishing an LLC, obtaining necessary permits, and covering administrative costs.
• Property Acquisition & Development (three potential facility options):
  • Leasing an existing space and making renovations as needed.
  • Purchasing a property and customizing it for wellness services.
  • Acquiring land to build a purpose-driven wellness facility.
• Facility Renovations & Equipment: Purchasing treatment tables, yoga mats, fitness equipment, and furnishings.
• Marketing & Outreach: Promoting the Lounge to attract practitioners and clients.
• Initial Operational Expenses: Covering staff salaries, utilities, and program development.

Revenue will be generated through:

• Rental fees from wellness practitioners.
• Memberships and community wellness program fees.
• Event hosting and workshop revenue.
• Wellness retreat fees.
• Fees for use of facility-provided equipment.
• Retail and product sales.
• Potential partnerships and sponsorships.

• Provide at least 20 small business owners with an affordable space to operate.
• Offer holistic health services to over thousands of residents and visitors annually.
• Increase wellness tourism, benefiting local hotels, restaurants, and shops.
• Create new job opportunities within the wellness sector.

The Smoky Mountain Wellness Lounge is on track to launch within the next two years to meet the growing demand for accessible wellness services in Newport, Tennessee. The timeline includes securing funding as soon as possible to acquire a location, complete renovations, and equip the space for wellness practitioners and clients. Early funding is critical to avoid delays in securing an ideal property and to ensure a smooth launch. With timely financial support, we can establish a thriving wellness hub, empowering small business owners and providing essential holistic health services to the community.

The Smoky Mountain Wellness Lounge will be a transformative addition to Newport, Tennessee, creating opportunities for small business owners, improving access to holistic health services, and boosting local tourism. With grant and investor funding, we can establish a thriving wellness hub that serves the needs of both practitioners and the community.