About Geaux Volunteer Financial

Tennessee-born, community-driven. We exist to help Volunteer State businesses access the capital that powers real growth.

Tennessee business district
Est. Hixson, TN Serving the Greater Chattanooga Area

Built on the Volunteer Spirit

"Geaux" is more than a word. It's a declaration — a rallying cry borrowed from the deep South that says forward motion matters. Paired with "Volunteer," the name captures exactly who we are: a business built on Tennessee's spirit of community, service, and forward momentum.

Geaux Volunteer Financial was founded on a simple observation: too many deserving Tennessee businesses were being left out by traditional banks. Credit scores didn't capture the full picture. Monthly bank statements didn't tell the story of an entrepreneur's drive. The community was being underserved.

So we built something different. A business funding firm rooted in Hixson, staffed by people who care about this community, built to serve the businesses that make Chattanooga and surrounding Tennessee counties thrive. We bring institutional knowledge and flexible funding solutions — delivered with the personal touch of a neighbor who's genuinely invested in your success.

When you work with Geaux Volunteer Financial, you work with people who live here, shop here, and root for your success every single day.

Our Core Values

These aren't plaques on a wall. They're the principles that guide every decision we make.

Integrity First

We say what we mean and mean what we say. No hidden fees. No bait-and-switch rates. Honest terms, delivered directly.

Community Roots

Hixson and the greater Chattanooga area aren't just our market — they're our home. We invest in businesses because we're invested in this community.

Urgency Matters

Business opportunities don't wait. We move fast because we know that timing is often the difference between growth and stagnation.

Educate, Don't Confuse

We explain every product, term, and fee in plain English. An informed business owner makes better decisions — and becomes a long-term partner.

$5M+
Capital Deployed to Tennessee Businesses
200+
Business Owners Served
48hr
Average Funding Decision Time
15+
Industries Served Across TN

Meet Your Funding Advisor

One dedicated contact. Genuine expertise. Real commitment to your business.

Scott Hartmann - Geaux Volunteer Financial

Scott Hartmann

Founder & Funding Advisor

Scott brings years of financial services experience and a deep personal commitment to Tennessee's business community. He founded Geaux Volunteer Financial after seeing firsthand how traditional lending left too many worthy businesses behind.

Based in Hixson, Scott works directly with every client — providing a level of personal attention and local knowledge that national lenders simply can't match.

Let's Talk About Your Business

Ready to explore your funding options? Scott is here to answer questions and help find the right solution for your goals.

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