Mary Britton Cummings

Owner of West Glow Farms

Mary Britton Cummings owns and operates West Glow Farms in Kingston Springs, TN: a vegetable operation, beef cattle and event space. Her mission is to reconnect the community with their food sources and encourage people to support their local farmers.

What business do you run?

I’m Mary Britton Cummings. I own West Glow Farms, a vegetable operation, beef cattle and events venue with my husband and a team of farmers.

What inspires you about being an entrepreneur?

I’m always inspired by the people around me; the ones who are smarter than I am. I have total trust in them and I look to them for guidance. Being an entrepreneur is all about relationships: the ones with your team and the ones with your customers.

What advice do you have for aspiring entrepreneurs?

Be attuned to doors opening and doors closing. If it keeps opening, then maybe that’s a sign that that opportunity is for you.