DECO, a Decentralized Community
One body, many parts.
A community of entrepreneurs and investors in Franklin, Tennessee, many of us in real estate.
See the Local’s cardFranklin, TennesseeLocals join by application and a vote of the Owners
We are one body with many parts;
a family of Jesus-followers on a mission to achieve shared excellence, polity, and victory in the marketplace. We are decentralized investors, conservative-valued community builders, and creative free-thinkers. We seek truth, champion one another, take calculated risks, disciple the next generations, and front-run opportunity.
Above all, we worship the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and live to glorify Him in all of our adventures.
The DECO creed
Becoming a Local
DECO is owned by its members and run by their vote, and it’s small on purpose. Ownership isn’t open right now. The door that is open is becoming a Local: a member who works from, gathers at and belongs to DECO.
Local membershipFranklin, Tennessee
| No. | On the card | When |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harbor + Union, The Factory at Franklin | Access 24/7 |
| 2 | Happy Hour, Locals and Owners | Thursdays, 2–4 PM |
| 3 | Lunch with Leaders | Monthly, on a Thursday |
| 4 | Coffee Connection | The Friday after |
| 5 | Ownership | First in line when it reopens. Never required. |
| Membership | $300 a month |
Nothing is charged until the Owners have voted you in and you’ve set up your membership.
The way in
- Read this page. It’s the culture you’d be stepping into.
- Apply. Most people who apply were invited by a member.
- The Owners vote. We let you know the outcome, or reach out if we have questions.
- Welcome in. You set up your membership and get your access to Harbor + Union.
Lunch with Leaders
A lunch and a speaker, monthly on a Thursday at Harbor + Union. Free, and guests are welcome.
More about DECO
The ten commandments
We hold each other to ten things:
- Foster Friendship
- Build Wealth
- Change Culture
- Prioritize Family
- Impact Community
- Stand for Freedom
- Seek Adventure
- Love the Least
- Grow in Excellence
- Become Un-offendable
Happy Hour and Coffee Connection
Happy Hour, for Locals and Owners: Thursdays, 2–4 PM.
Coffee Connection: the Friday after Lunch with Leaders. If you’re new to DECO, come to coffee first.
Questions people ask
Who can apply to be a Local?
Most people who apply were invited by a current or former member. Locals are entrepreneurs, remote workers, investors and builders who are valued for their character, beliefs, and work ethic.
Who decides whether I’m accepted?
The Owners vote on Local applications. There’s no admissions committee and no single gatekeeper: the community itself decides who joins it.
I’m not in real estate. Is DECO for me?
DECO started among real estate investors and still has a lot of them, but the table is wider than that: founders, operators, remote workers, service providers, ministry leaders. The common thread is the culture, not the industry.
What’s the difference between an Owner and a Local?
Owners own and govern DECO, and the Owners vote on its decisions, including new members. Locals are full members without the governance role: same table, same gatherings, same access.
Is DECO the same thing as Harbor + Union?
No. Harbor + Union is a workspace; DECO is a community that meets there. Your Local membership is with DECO, and access to Harbor + Union comes with it.
What does it cost?
Local membership is $300 a month. Nothing is charged until the Owners have voted you in and you’ve set up your membership.
For Owners and Locals
The next Lunch with Leaders, inviting a friend, and sign-in.