John Rose (R-TN06)

  • Appropriations Staffer: Jason Kroitor
  • jason.kroitor@mail.house.gov
  • DC Phone: 202-225-4231
  • Last updated: 02/25/2026

Impact in the District

Between 2005 and 2023, there was $299 million in total lending from CDFI Fund award recipients, including $81.6 million in loans to businesses and entrepreneurs, $115.3 million in housing development and mortgage lending, $35.8 million in consumer lending, $64.3 million in lending to commercial real estate and community facilities, with the balance going to other activities. For more impact data, check out the CDFI Advocacy App over at CDFI Friendly America.

Stories from the District
ATS Innovations
  • Cookeville,
  • Tennessee
  • Three Roots Capital
ATS Innovations is the creator of the MetaFlex® Glove, which combines compression and grip-strengthening technology to optimize hand health and performance. Founded by a former Y-12 Plant engineer, the company is woman-owned and innovation-driven. Three Roots Capital invested in the Cookeville-based company in March 2025 and provided a follow-on loan in May 2025
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Cookeville Rescue Mission
  • Cookeville,
  • Tennessee
  • Tennessee Rural Development Fund
Tennessee Rural Development Fund is blessed to partner with the Cookeville Rescue Mission. The Cookeville Rescue Mission was founded in 1976 and is the oldest and largest rescue mission in the Upper Cumberland. The rescue mission’s purpose is to serve homeless and needy people through a program of spiritual, physical, material, and emotional assistance coupled with education and public awareness.
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Exceptional Bean
  • Cookeville,
  • Tennessee
  • Tennessee Rural Development Fund
Tennessee Rural Development Fund is Blessed to Partner with Exceptional Bean. The Exceptional Bean is an inclusive coffee shop that started as a small dream and has quickly become a reality. Thanks to the community of Cookeville Tn., Founder Cigi England, and Friends.
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How The Propel Loan Helped Bring Nash Dogs To The Table
  • Nashville,
  • Tennessee
  • Pathway Lending
The right loan at the right time can give a small business a big boost. With the control, flexibility, access and ease of the Propel Loan, Nash Dogs received funding through an expedited decision. From its kiosk in Opry Mills Mall, locals and visitors alike can now find and enjoy Nash Dogs’ 100% angus beef franks and veggie dogs any day they’re out enjoying Music City!
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Mickey’s Popcorn
  • Pigeon Forge,
  • Tennessee
  • Accion Opportunity Fund
How a Memphis husband-and-wife duo are building their retirement savings through social entrepreneurship.
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Nashville’s Legacy House
  • Madison,
  • Tennessee
  • The Housing Fund
Nashville’s Legacy House Welcomes Family with Ribbon Cutting, Hosted by Moody Nolan and The Housing Fund
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CDFIs with Branches in the District
Tennessee Rural Development Fund
  • Headquarters
  • , Cookeville
The First National Bank of Oneida
  • Headquarters
  • , Helenwood
The First National Bank of Oneida
  • Helenwood Branch
  • , Helenwood
The First National Bank of Oneida
  • Winfield Branch
  • , Winfield
The Housing Fund
  • Headquarters
  • , Madison
US Community Credit Union
  • Headquarters
  • , Nashville
US Community Credit Union
  • Donelson Branch
  • , Nashville

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