We had the good fortune of connecting with Michele Boyette and Allyson WIlcox and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Michele and Allyson, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Gameday Graduate was created by two stay at home moms who became empty nesters at the same time. We have 5 boys between the two of us and they are scattered at different colleges – none of which are our alma maters. We needed gameday apparel specific to each school and we wanted something fresh that wasn’t on the market. We decided to make our own and with some creative ideas and lots of hours of planning, Gameday Graduate was born.

What should our readers know about your business?
We are an online boutique business that specializes in all things college football. We decided very early on that we wanted to stay true to that niche and have stayed the course with it. Our goal is to offer a streamlined collection of gameday accessories to our customers and provide excellent customer service. We take pride in the fact that our customers become repeat customers and our friends.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Downtown Franklin is as picture perfect as Mayberry. There is shopping, dining and activities for all. You can begin with breakfast at Merriedee’s Bread Basket or The Coffee House then start strolling the shops on Main Street. White’s Mercantile offers some locally sourced gifts, home goods and apparel while Posh boutique has all the latest fashion trends. Grab drinks at Stable Reserve or JJ’s Wine Bar before heading to dinner at The Red Pony or Cork and Cow.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Our friends and family have all been very supportive of our small business. They encouraged us to chase this dream and make it a reality.

Website: https://gamedaygraduate.com/

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Image Credits
Amy Allmand Photography

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