Empower Welcomes My Father’s Mustache as a Certified Employer

We’re proud to announce that My Father’s Mustache, a beloved local business in Cookeville, TN, is now officially an Empower Certified Employer. Known for more than just their great food and fun atmosphere, My Father’s Mustache is setting the bar as a workplace that invests in its people.

What It Means to Be Empower Certified

The Certified Employer designation recognizes businesses that go above and beyond to:

  • Offer livable wages and meaningful benefits

  • Create pathways for advancement through training, mentoring, and leadership development

  • Support a culture of respect, opportunity, and long-term success for their team

My Father’s Mustache has shown a clear commitment to building not just a strong business—but a stronger workforce for the Upper Cumberland region.

Why It Matters

Employers like My Father’s Mustache are at the heart of our mission. By partnering with us, they’re helping to:

  • Break cycles of generational poverty

  • Create long-term employment solutions

  • Uplift families across our region through meaningful work

When businesses invest in people, everyone benefits—from employees and their families to the broader community.

A Word of Thanks

We’re grateful to the team at My Father’s Mustache for stepping up and setting the standard. Their leadership shows what’s possible when local businesses commit to equity, opportunity, and empowerment.

To learn more about how your business can become a Certified Employer, visit empoweruppercumberland.org.

Together, we’re building a region where work works—for everyone.

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