Development With Direction

From inception to execution, Compass Ventures is the Smoky Mountain Region's #1 choice for commercial development.

Our Specialties

Restaurant Development
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Housing Development
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Hotel Development
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Condo Resort Development
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Cabin Development
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Campground Development
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Our Purpose: Development with Direction.

Development with Direction is about more than executing great real estate projects. To us, it means there is a bigger, more impactful purpose to our efforts. We value community and pride ourselves on positively impacting ours with each project. Realizing the Smoky Mountain area’s potential while preserving its beautiful heritage has been, and will continue to be, our mission, passion, and purpose.

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Our Values.

  1. Walk the Walk. It isn't what we say that defines us, rather what we do.
  2. Living Fully. We strive to live life to the fullest, both personally and professionally.
  3. Be Intentional. The awareness of connection between thoughts, words, actions, habits, character, and destiny. Also, understanding the importance of choosing those wisely.
  4. Driven For Excellence. We are driven to seek knowledge and pursue growth and greatness in all areas. 1% better each day.
  5. Grit. We have the endurance and unshakeable commitment necessary to achieve our visionary and our longterm goals.
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What We Do

Leading Development In the Smoky Mountain Region.

Much as a compass is used to find the right direction, Compass strives to find the path to a better tomorrow. Compass makes a big impact as a visionary in community development, residential transformation, and commercial project execution.

Compass strives to be the #1 Tennessee Development Company for entrepreneurs and forward-thinking people striving to make a difference in their communities. Compass has a collection of highly-skilled professionals in very specific fields to bring efficiency and top quality to every type of project.

Partners & Lenders

We partner with forward-thinking organizations to positively impact our community with each project. The following businesses and lenders work closely alongside us to help us accomplish big goals.
PROJECTS

Some Of Our Achievements

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Cedar Lodge
Cedar Lodge

Cedar Lodge is another of Compass partner Conner's condo vacation rental developments that is both conveniently located and luxurious.

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Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rentals

Compass has experience developing new build cabins, contemporary-style lodges, and cabin renovations for the smoky mountain area.

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Brick and Spoon
Brick and Spoon

One of Compass's first restaurant developments, Jimbo Conner opened Brick and Spoon of Pigeon Forge at 136 Community Center Drive.

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The Davis
The Davis

In the 1920s, this building stood as the Davis Hotel. In 2023 and 2024, we are restoring the original hotel to The Davis vacation rental.

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