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Development with Direction. Investment with Purpose.

Compass Ventures partner with investors who are looking beyond short term returns and into opportunities that create lasting impact across East Tennessee and the Smoky Mountain region.
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A Proven Approach to Value Creation.

From acquisition through development and long term operations, we maintain control across the full lifecycle. This allows us to maximize performance, reduce risk, and deliver consistent results.

Portfolio Examples:
• Over $9.25M in value creation at The Lofts in Pigeon Forge
• Over $11M in valuation growth at RiverPark & Meadow Creek Apartments
• Projected valuation growth of more than 2.5x within the Milligan Portfolio strategy

The Ridge Drone Shot

What We Invest In.

We focus on high growth markets and asset types where we can create meaningful value:

• Workforce and attainable housing
• Short term rental and hospitality assets
• Mixed use and downtown projects
• Land development and strategic acquisitions

Historical Performance Highlights
Across select value add and acquisition focused projects:
• Asset appreciation exceeded 300% in certain repositioning strategies
• Equity multiples have reached up to 13.2x on select investments
• Projected investor IRRs on select projects have exceeded 300%
• Cash on cash returns on stabilized assets have exceeded 60% annually in certain cases

WHY COMPASS?

Vertically Integrated Platform

Our in house capabilities across development, construction, excavation, marketing, and property management create efficiency, speed, and control that most developers cannot match.

Local Expertise with Regional Impact

We live and work in the Smoky Mountains. Our understanding of tourism, housing demand, and regional growth allows us to identify opportunities others miss.

Aligned Interests

We invest alongside our partners. Our capital, time, and reputation are committed to every project.

Proven Track Record

With more than $450M in development activity, Compass has delivered projects across housing, hospitality, and mixed use sectors that contribute to the region’s growth and livability.

Our Investment Strategy

Compass focuses on projects where execution creates value, not speculation. We pursue opportunities where we can directly influence outcomes and unlock value through:

Strategic site selection in high demand areas.

Thoughtful design that enhances place and experience.

Strong operations through in-house management.

Revenue optimization through hospitality and leasing expertise.

Who We Partner With

Every partnership is structured with transparency, clear communication, and a shared vision. Compass works with:

High net worth individuals

Family Offices

Private Investors

Strategic Development Partners

The Compass Difference.

We build projects that serve a purpose.

Our developments are designed to:

• Address real housing needs
• Elevate the visitor experience
• Support local economies
• Respect the character of the Smoky Mountains

This is development with direction and investment with purpose.

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Current & Future Opportunities

Compass continues to expand across:

Sevierville | Pigeon Forge | Gatlinburg | Knoxville

We are actively identifying opportunities that align with our mission and deliver strong investor value.

Let's Build Something That Lasts

Partner with Compass Ventures and be part of shaping the future of one of the fastest growing regions in the Southeast. Start the conversation:
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