Acquisitions in Tennessee

Zavation Medical Products, a Gemspring Capital portfolio company, has acquired ChoiceSpine Holdings, a Knoxville-based designer and manufacturer of spinal implant systems; terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Zavation's spinal implant portfolio and commercial reach across inpatient and outpatient settings, and Derek Kuyper was named CEO of the combined organization.

Nakamoto Inc. (NASDAQ: NAKA) completed the acquisition of BTC Inc., a leading Bitcoin-focused media and events operator, and UTXO Management GP, LLC, an investment adviser focused on Bitcoin companies. The transaction was paid in Nakamoto common stock (364,795,104 shares, valued at $81.63 million based on the Feb 19, 2026 close) and brings BTC Inc. and UTXO in as wholly owned subsidiaries, adding approximately $80.5 million of combined revenue (12 months ended Sept 30, 2025).

Wealthspire’s Ground Control Business Management has acquired Nashville-based Wiles + Taylor & Co., a music-focused business management and tax consulting firm. The deal expands Ground Control’s U.S. footprint beyond California, adds specialized touring and royalty administration capabilities, and brings roughly 65 employees into the platform while Wiles + Taylor continues operating in Nashville.

Summit Wealth Group has merged with Premier Private Wealth, a Franklin/Nashville-area wealth management firm with $470 million in AUM, expanding Summit’s presence in Tennessee and lifting combined AUM to about $3 billion. The deal also launches Summit Wealth Group Family Office Services, with Premier CEO Michael Comstock joining Summit as Head of Family Office Services and leading the new Franklin office.

Averon Group, a national HVAC distribution platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, announced an investment in Fenco Supply, adding the family-owned HVAC distributor to its platform. The move expands Averon Group’s footprint into the Southeast and strengthens its network of independent HVAC distributors serving contractors and facility managers.

Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN) acquired privately held First Enterprises, Inc. ("FirstFleet"), a Murfreesboro, Tennessee–based dedicated trucking company, for approximately $245 million in cash plus a separate purchase of real estate (total consideration ~ $282.8 million). The deal adds ~2,400 tractors and 11,000 trailers to Werner, makes it the fifth-largest dedicated carrier in North America, is expected to be immediately accretive to EPS and to yield about $18 million of annual synergies while retaining most FirstFleet management and its Tennessee headquarters.

The Amlon Group, a Heartwood Partners–backed environmental services platform, has acquired Mastermelt America LLC and is operating the Sweetwater, Tennessee facility as Amlon Sweetwater. The May 2025 deal adds thermal processing and chemical dissolution capabilities for complex industrial waste (spent catalysts, electronic components, aerospace materials), expanding Amlon's technical capabilities and Southeast footprint.

American Industrial Partners (AIP) has completed the $1.5 billion acquisition of International Paper's Global Cellulose Fibers (GCF) business, with part of the consideration issued as preferred stock carrying a $190 million initial liquidation preference. GCF, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, will operate as an independent company and reported approximately $2.3 billion in 2024 revenue with about 3,300 employees and nine manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Poland.

Jackalope Brewing Company has acquired Nashville-area craft brewer Black Abbey Brewing Company, formalizing a relationship the two breweries say has existed for more than a decade. The move will preserve Black Abbey's European-inspired brewing identity while providing increased production capacity, broader distribution, and additional resources to support long-term brand development and regional growth.

Allegheny Petroleum Products has acquired McNutt Oil Company of Maryville, Tennessee in a private transaction. Allegheny will retain McNutt’s employees and facilities and plans to add local manufacturing and blending capabilities at the Maryville site in 2026 to expand its national manufacturing footprint.

Lower, a VC-backed digital mortgage lender, has acquired Acopia Home Loans to expand its retail origination footprint across the Southeastern United States. The deal brings 14 branch locations, 36 loan originators and more than $425 million in annual production into Lower's platform and will operate as Team Acopia within Lower's Southeast division.

MIRATECH, a Tulsa-based provider of emissions and acoustic control solutions, has acquired Advanced Catalyst Systems (ACS), a Maryville, Tennessee manufacturer of catalyst technologies and emission control systems. The acquisition expands MIRATECH’s U.S. catalyst manufacturing capacity, strengthens its East Tennessee footprint, and brings ACS' proprietary coating and substrate capabilities into MIRATECH’s platform to accelerate R&D and support growing emissions-compliance demand.

Primient has acquired full ownership of Primient Covation, the producer of Susterra® and Zemea® 1,3-propanediols. Terms were not disclosed; the acquisition integrates Primient Covation's plant-based diols into Primient's sustainable ingredients portfolio to expand capability and market offerings. The move is intended to generate operational synergies and accelerate development and scale-up of sustainable bio-based materials.

Behavioral Framework, a family-owned ABA therapy provider backed by Renovus Capital Partners, announced that Autism ETC (AETC) is joining its platform. Autism ETC operates five clinics across Tennessee and Arizona; the deal is an add-on to expand Behavioral Framework’s center-based services, geographic footprint, and clinical capacity while preserving Autism ETC’s leadership and clinical model.

Agentis Longevity has acquired Nashville-based Arete Wellness to combine precision longevity medicine with concierge recovery and performance services, expanding Agentis’s national footprint in personalized, preventative care. Financial terms were not disclosed; Arete brings a team of more than 45 traveling nurses and medical professionals and a client roster that includes professional athletes and entertainers.

SLR International Corporation (SLR) has acquired WAP Sustainability, LLC, a Nashville-based sustainability consulting and ESG data solutions firm. The deal brings nearly 100 WAP employees and enhances SLR's sustainability consulting, product‑sustainability and ESG data capabilities to serve building products, packaging, textiles, electronics and consumer goods clients.

Rotation Digital, a full-stack digital technology services company backed by The Brydon Group, has acquired Syssero, a consultancy specializing in workforce technology and enterprise applications. The add-on strengthens Rotation Digital's workforce technology and enterprise application capabilities and expands its delivery resources across clients.

Koch Companies has acquired Store Opening Solutions (SOS) from Marmon Holdings, expanding Koch's warehousing, fulfillment and retail-oriented logistics capabilities. The acquisition, which brings SOS's Murfreesboro-based operations and multiple regional locations into Koch Logistics, doubles Koch's nationwide warehouse footprint and strengthens its retail services offering.

Windjammer Capital has acquired MFG Chemical, a specialty chemical developer and manufacturer headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from Platte River Equity. Windjammer plans to support MFG's growth through investments in operational excellence, product development, and strategic acquisitions, positioning MFG as a platform within specialty chemicals.

DirectMed Imaging, a portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners, has acquired Tri-Imaging Solutions and will combine the two businesses under the Tri-Imaging name. The transaction creates a scaled imaging solutions platform that expands parts inventory, service capabilities, and technical training for healthcare networks, independent service organizations, and equipment manufacturers.

Gauge Capital has partnered with Reliable Medical's management to provide growth capital and complete a recapitalization, acquiring the Nashville-based provider of Complex Rehabilitation Technology (CRT) from prior sponsor Seven Hills Capital. The investment will support Reliable Medical's expansion of clinical capabilities, geographic footprint, and continued focus on high-touch post-delivery services for patients with severe mobility impairments.

Anchor Health Properties has acquired a majority interest in Chestnut Funds, which will operate as Anchor Health Capital, a fund advisory and investment management subsidiary. The combination creates a vertically integrated platform to expand Anchor’s healthcare real estate investment capabilities and capital flexibility; Chestnut co‑founder Steen Watson will continue to lead the new subsidiary as President.

Broadwing Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has acquired CloudScale365 as the inaugural investment in its new IT managed service provider (MSP) platform. CloudScale365 is a Nashville-based provider of managed IT, cloud, hosting, and security solutions for small and medium-sized businesses; the founder will transition to a consulting role and Bret Kidd was named CEO as the company pursues expansion in AI, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.

Solis Mammography, the nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services, has acquired Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center, expanding Solis's footprint into East Tennessee. The acquisition brings the long-established Knoxville breast center into Solis's network as the company expands into its 24th major market.

BioMatrix Infusion Pharmacy acquired First Choice Wellness Centers, LLC (transaction closed December 10, 2025) to expand its ambulatory and home infusion footprint across the Southeast. First Choice operates eleven ambulatory infusion centers across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee, bringing referral relationships, patient volume and payer access that support BioMatrix's community-based infusion strategy.

Revelstoke Capital Partners’ portfolio company, The Care Team, has acquired select hospice and palliative care operations of Traditions Health in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Virginia. The add-on expands The Care Team’s geographic footprint across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic and brings Traditions Health staff and capabilities into The Care Team’s multi-state hospice platform.

Investcorp has acquired Guardian Fire Services, a Nashville-based provider of fire protection and life safety services, from Northern Lakes Capital. Guardian operates 17 branches across the U.S., serving commercial, industrial, healthcare and educational customers; management will remain meaningful shareholders as Investcorp supports the company's continued growth.

MiCare Path closed its fourth funding round and acquired Tennessee-based Compwell, LLC to accelerate national expansion and enhance its virtual care capabilities. The deal adds Compwell’s virtual assessments and care management services to MiCare Path’s reimbursable platform, supporting RPM, RTM, CCM and PCM and advancing AI-driven workflow automation.

Zeta Global has completed the acquisition of Marigold's enterprise software business (including Marigold Loyalty, Cheetah Digital, Selligent, Sailthru, Liveclicker, and Grow) for aggregate consideration of up to $325 million. The deal expands Zeta's AI marketing platform capabilities across loyalty, omni-channel engagement, and personalization, broadening its enterprise customer base and subscription revenue streams.

HMP Global has acquired Music City SCALE, a long-running multispecialty meeting in aesthetic medicine, medical dermatology, and regenerative skin health, to expand its skin-health education portfolio and build a more comprehensive learning ecosystem. The SCALE founders will continue to guide scientific direction and faculty engagement; terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

LRT Group has acquired Xpress Global Systems (XGS), a Chattanooga-based logistics provider focused on flooring distribution and LTL services. The acquisition is intended to strengthen LRT Group’s less‑than‑truckload (LTL) capabilities and expand XGS’s geographic coverage and service levels, particularly into the Southeast.

Doeren Mayhew has acquired McMurray, Fox & Associates, PLLC, effective Nov. 10, 2025, adding offices in Hendersonville and Gallatin, Tennessee and bringing three principals and additional professionals into its Nashville practice. The deal expands Doeren Mayhew's local tax expertise and establishes a dedicated audit presence in the Middle Tennessee market.

Winter Park-based BryteBridge Group has acquired Foundation Group, a Nashville-based provider of nonprofit formation, compliance, accounting and tax services. Backed by RFE Investment Partners and Knox Capital, the deal expands BryteBridge's nonprofit services platform, integrates Foundation Group's Assurance membership with BryteBridge's Connect platform, and broadens the combined group's reach to serve more small- and medium-sized nonprofit organizations nationwide.

Public, the New York–based investing platform, has acquired the CryptoIRA business from Alto. The deal transfers Alto's crypto IRA product and related technology to Public so that Public members will be able to trade cryptocurrencies within their IRAs once integration completes in early 2026.

Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles–based private equity firm, completed the acquisition of Binswanger Glass, a leading full-service flat glass company headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The deal will provide Binswanger with new capital and Transom's operational resources to accelerate the company's transformation, expand service capabilities, and drive growth across its 42 locations in 11 states.

American Gridwork Partners (AGP), a Legacy Holdings vehicle, has acquired PMT Site, a Nashville-based underground utility and site infrastructure contractor. PMT Site will remain led by founder Phil Terhaar and operate with local autonomy while gaining access to AGP's national platform, shared resources, and growth capital as AGP builds a networked delivery platform for grid modernization.

Engineered Plastics Components, Inc. (EPC) of West Des Moines acquired the Portland, Tennessee injection-molding plant formerly operating as Western Plastics, a dedicated supplier to Kirby Co. The purchase included the plant's real estate and equipment and a long-term supply contract with Kirby; EPC plans to double the Tennessee facility (adding 60,000 sq ft) and install larger molding machines to expand capacity and serve additional OEM and Tier-1 customers.

U.S. Dock & Door (a portfolio company of Soundcore Capital Partners) has completed an investment in The Total Garage Store, adding the Tennessee-based garage door platform to its operating portfolio. The transaction, completed November 6, 2025, expands US Dock & Door’s footprint in the Southeast/Northeast and was advised by XLCS Partners on behalf of TGS.

FleetPride and TruckPro have completed a merger to form the largest independent distributor and service provider in the heavy‑duty aftermarket, with the combined company operating under the FleetPride name and jointly owned by American Securities and Platinum Equity. The combined business will operate more than 450 locations (110+ service centers) and six distribution hubs across the U.S. and Canada, aiming to expand parts availability, service capacity and digital/ecommerce capabilities.

PureTech Scientific LLC, a PE-backed specialty glycolic acid manufacturer, has acquired the Dayton, Tennessee operations of Cymer Chemical. The acquisition—backed by PureTech's sponsor Iron Path Capital—adds tolling, blending, organic synthesis and pilot-scale capabilities to PureTech and strengthens its position in life sciences, personal care and specialty industrial end markets.

Houston-based wealth advisor Americana Partners has acquired Nashville-based SEC-registered investment advisory firm Goodpasture Gray, bringing more than $300 million in client assets into Americana and establishing a Nashville presence. The deal expands Americana’s national footprint and adds a specialized practice focused on high-net-worth clients, including athletes and entertainers; Dynasty Investment Bank served as exclusive financial advisor to Goodpasture Gray.

HealthStream (Nasdaq: HSTM) acquired Virsys12, a provider-data-management and credentialing software vendor, to expand its Network by HealthStream credentialing application suite for payers and health plan enterprises. The deal was for up to $17 million in cash (with earnout and post-closing working capital adjustments), and HealthStream will integrate Virsys12's V12 Enterprise application and managed services into its hStream Platform and Professional Services offering.

Endeavour and CoPilot Global Logistics completed a majority investment in Mallory Alexander, with members of the Mallory family retaining an ownership stake. Mallory Alexander will serve as the foundational operating company for a planned scaled global logistics platform, with initial priorities including investments in visibility systems, workforce training, safety programs, and targeted acquisitions to expand capabilities and geographic reach.

Avesi Partners has made its first institutional investment in Mosaic Consulting Group, a Nashville-based UKG-focused HCM and workforce management consulting and managed services provider. The minority strategic growth investment will partner with Mosaic's leadership to accelerate organic growth, expand managed services offerings, and support M&A-driven expansion.

Italian technology group Dedagroup (via its North America business) has combined its U.S. credit-union technology businesses Share One and VisiFI into a single brand, Deda Sphere, effective October 1, 2025. The merger consolidates core processing and digital banking capabilities to accelerate product innovation and growth across the U.S. credit union market.

Sunstone Partners, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired majority ownership of Clearwater from Altaris, LLC and other existing shareholders. The investment will support Clearwater’s expansion of managed security, consulting, and software capabilities across the healthcare ecosystem and the defense industrial base (via its Redspin division).

5by5 Agency, part of the 3LS Inc. family of employee-owned companies, has acquired Nashville-based PR firm Heurisay. Heurisay founder Kristin Faulder will join 5by5 as Vice President of Public Relations as the acquisition expands 5by5’s integrated communications and public relations capabilities for its growth-focused clients.

Air Conditioning Specialist, Inc. (ACS), a portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired Clark Heating & Cooling, Inc., a residential and light commercial HVAC provider headquartered in Dickson, Tennessee. The deal expands ACS’s footprint in Middle Tennessee and strengthens its HVAC and plumbing service platform; financing for the transaction was provided by funds managed by First Eagle Alternative Credit and Capital Southwest.

InFocus Eyecare, a growing network of more than 25 full-scope optometry practices, has acquired Lincoln County Vision Center in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The transaction expands InFocus's Tennessee footprint and will absorb the practice of retiring Dr. Daniel DeJarnatt into the Lincoln County Vision Center team led by Dr. Bill Womble, ensuring continuity of patient care.

Birmingham-based Tacala acquired nine 7 Brew drive-thru cafes from Brew Team TN in Tennessee, increasing its 7 Brew portfolio to 31 locations. Tacala, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners and the largest Taco Bell franchisee in the U.S., continues to expand its quick-service footprint while focusing on managing its Taco Bell and 7 Brew businesses.