Website: https://nextmilenetwork.com/
Next Mile Network is a membership-based business networking community serving Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, and the broader Middle Tennessee region. The organization describes itself as “an exclusive, invite-only group” that brings business owners and leaders together for what it calls “real conversations” with trusted experts and relationships “rooted in trust over transactions.” The group positions itself as a curated community focused on professional and personal growth, describing its approach as “a community built on depth, not hype.”
Services
Next Mile Network centers its offering on membership and curated events. According to the site, the organization promises “to bring together exceptional individuals and foster genuine connections through enriching learning opportunities and networking events with complimentary meals.” Members also receive “a monthly curated digest of the content shared at events.”
The network’s events are described as “intentionally limited to just 8-15 participants.” The site states these “aren’t lectures” but rather “immersive, interactive experiences” where attendees “engage with thought leaders, exchange insights with high-caliber peers, and leave with practical tools to enhance” their lives and careers. Events are framed as opportunities to “level up in every area of your life, professionally and personally” and are designed to “spark growth, challenge your thinking, and inspire meaningful change.”
Membership is invite-only. The site explains that “invitations are extended by our founders or through member referrals and undergo a detailed vetting process.” Members are described as embodying a set of shared traits, and the community is presented as a place where “business leaders find trusted peers, meaningful conversation, and forward momentum.”
About
Next Mile Network was founded by Ginger Jones and Eric Jackson. According to the site, “Ginger and Eric founded Next Mile to create the kind of community they didn’t see elsewhere, one where business owners and leaders could engage in real conversations, learn from trusted experts, and build relationships rooted in trust over transactions.”
Ginger Jones is described as “an entrepreneur, speaker, and consultant with a passion for helping leaders grow businesses that align with their values and bring joy to their lives.” The site notes she has “a background in healthcare and multiple successful ventures.”
Eric Jackson is described as “a culture-obsessed entrepreneur, fitness and health fanatic, and drummer,” whose stated core purpose is “to connect and grow people” by “building community and connections between people and ideas.”
Location & Contact
Next Mile Network serves members “from across Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, and Middle Tennessee.” The website provides a “Let’s Connect” section for those interested in membership. No public phone number or email address is listed on the site; contact and invitations are handled through the founders and member referrals via the site’s connect page.
Additional Information
The site describes the membership community as united “by a desire to grow, give back, and connect with others on the same path.” Membership is positioned around shared values rather than transactional networking, and the organization emphasizes complimentary meals at its gatherings and a monthly content digest as part of the member experience.
Profile compiled from the company’s official website (nextmilenetwork.com).