Business Advisory and Consulting Services in Chattanooga, TN
LBMC helps privately held, middle-market companies and private equity groups in Chattanooga tackle complexity, drive growth, and empower confident decision-making.
Ranked among the nation’s Top 50 accounting and consulting firms, LBMC brings 40 years of experience and the expertise of 1000+ professionals across the Southeast to every engagement. Our people-centric business advisory firm combines the scale and sophistication of a national organization with the agility and personal touch of a regional firm.
Whether you’re transforming your business, managing change, or addressing today’s toughest challenges, LBMC’s Chattanooga team delivers straightforward and strategic solutions backed by data, technology, and decades of operational expertise.
Chattanooga’s Economic Landscape and Business Outlook
With its deep industrial roots and influx of new investment, Chattanooga is both defined by its past and energized by startups. While freight lines still hum through this historic manufacturing hub, today they share the landscape with new construction and a downtown pulsing with innovation.Â
Backed by supportive infrastructure and a diverse business base, the city has become a model for sustainable growth. As the city’s business landscape continues to evolve, LBMC’s advisory professionals help companies plan for growth, navigate change, and make confident strategic decisions.
Market Insights
- Labor Force: 296,000
- Annual Capital Investment: $1 billion
- Annual GDP: $42 billion
Business Landscape Highlights
- Low unemployment rate
- Supportive local government
- Abundant industrial and office sites
- Inland port access via the Tennessee River
- Powerful gig-speed internet infrastructure
How We Help
As one of the largest business advisory firms in the Southeast, LBMC helps businesses navigate change and seize opportunity in Chattanooga’s promising business environment. Our expertise spans AI and business intelligence, valuation, healthcare consulting, and more — delivering the insight and guidance organizations need to grow with confidence.
Chattanooga businesses hire us not just because of our experience, but because we can customize business consulting solutions that fit their goals and challenges. Whether navigating uncertainty or planning for growth, we provide the strategic partnership and execution support that makes a difference.Â
We help you:
- Boost operational efficiency
- Navigate complex transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring
- Improve financial visibility and decision-making with advanced analytics
- Strengthen your cybersecurity and risk management capabilities
- Align technology with business goals to achieve smarter operations
- Streamline back-office functions to cut costs and enhance scalability
- Build a custom HR support plan to help your talent and leadership thriveÂ
LBMC’s Business Advisory and Consulting Services in Chattanooga
LBMC’s 1,000+ professionals bring deep and varied expertise to help Chattanooga businesses grow with confidence. From digital transformation to regulatory compliance, our business consulting services encompass a wide range of specialist areas that infuse growth into the local economy. Discover how our skilled teams collaborate with Chattanooga organizations to achieve impactful results.
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Explore Your Next Step With LBMC Chattanooga
Whether you have questions about a specific service or want to learn more about how LBMC’s Chattanooga advisors can support your business, our team can connect you with the right experts.
Why Choose LBMC as Your Advisory and Business Consulting Firm?
Choosing the right partner matters — especially when the stakes are high. LBMC combines deep functional expertise with a practical, relationship-driven approach that helps clients solve problems and seize opportunities with confidence.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Multidisciplinary Expertise
Our teams bring together professionals across strategy, finance, operations, technology, and risk — ensuring integrated solutions that align with your full business picture. - Regional Roots, National Reach
With offices across the Southeast and clients nationwide, we offer the responsiveness of a local firm with the resources and insights of a national consulting partner. - Long-Term Client Partnerships
We build relationships that last. Many of our clients have been with us for decades, trusting us through growth phases, ownership changes, and evolving market demands. - Proven Results Across Industries
From healthcare and manufacturing to private equity and tech, we’ve delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, valuation readiness, cybersecurity, and more. - Recognized for Excellence
LBMC is consistently ranked among the top 35 firms in the U.S. and named a Most Recommended Firm by USA TODAY and Statista — a testament to the trust we’ve earned from clients and peers alike.
Let us show you how practical, people-first consulting can drive lasting results for your business.
How Can We Support Your Goals?
Our team delivers tailored solutions in accounting, audit, tax, and consulting — helping businesses and individuals in Chattanooga overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve measurable results.
Industries We Support in Chattanooga
LBMC tailors its expertise to meet the needs of businesses across Chattanooga’s diverse economy. With decades of experience working with companies in top local industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and construction, you can trust us to navigate the intricacies of your sector — from pain points, to emerging technologies, to competition.Â
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FAQs about Business Advisory and Consulting Services in Chattanooga
Why choose LBMC as my business advisory and consulting firm in Chattanooga?
LBMC Chattanooga offers the rare combination of practical experience, deep industry knowledge, and a people-first approach. Our clients value how we listen first, tailor our strategies, and deliver actionable results—without unnecessary complexity or one-size-fits-all advice.
What types of business advisory and consulting solutions does LBMC offer in Chattanooga?
We offer a broad range of consulting solutions, including performance improvement, transaction support, business valuation, risk management, cybersecurity, and digital strategy. Each engagement is customized to support your organization’s specific stage, structure, and strategy.
What industries in Chattanooga benefit most from business advisory and consulting services?
With its business-friendly infrastructure and supportive local government, Chattanooga is home to fast-growing businesses in manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, construction, and technology.Â
As they navigate shifting operational needs and business landscapes, Chattanooga companies need advisory and business consulting solutions that touch upon everything from supply chains, to regulatory and financial challenges, to AI and analytics.Â
Partnering with an advisory firm like LBMC with deep roots in the Southeast ensures that guidance is regionally informed, reflecting Chattanooga’s unique opportunities and challenges.
How can I get started with LBMC’s Chattanooga business advisory team?
Getting started is simple. Reach out to schedule a consultation with our team. We’ll take time to understand your needs and map out how we can support your goals—whether through a focused project or a longer-term advisory relationship.
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