November 5, 2026
Acklen Avenue Celebrates 15 Years as Top Software Development Firm
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NASHVILLE, TN, November 9, 2026 — It was 15 years ago when Acklen Avenue founder and CEO Colin Callahan first hatched the idea to create a software development firm that could not only deliver the highest-quality products and services, but also solve talent gaps with vetted top-tier talent. He partnered with fellow software engineer Byron Sommardahl to form a human-centric technology company that puts people first, whether it’s serving the latest in AI software delivery, or serving as a partner to companies to ensure seamless delivery, and to help bring their business ideas to life.
“Ultimately software development is for people,” says Acklen Avenue Founder and CEO, Colin Callahan. “And I wanted to be able to provide the best talent, trained in the latest technology, to not only provide software development services, but to be able to be a seamless extension of a business, to facilitate growth.”
“We originally started by providing software development teams and individual talent at a weekly rate, to keep the process for businesses simple,” Callahan continues. “And now with AI technology, there’s a deep need for top-tier talent, because you not only need highly trained individuals and teams, but there are elements like context and verification, and factors humans provide to best optimize the latest products.”
One thing that has set Acklen Avenue apart from the start has been its focus on offering near-shore talent to businesses. Not only does this support near-shore communities and offer clients highly trained and talented staff, but there are countless benefits including proficiency in English and work within the Central timezone. There is also cultural alignment, making it easier for talent to integrate with businesses.
Acklen Avenue’s heart-shape logo is symbolic of another factor which sets the tech company apart: Serving others is at the heart of its ethos. The company will offer free whiteboard sessions to help a client ideate growth opportunities, for example, and founder Callahan has volunteered himself for nearly 20 years in the Nashville tech community, offering business counsel for start-ups and fellow entrepreneurs. Callahan also serves on the board of the Greater Nashville Technology Council.
“It’s been, perhaps, what’s defined as ‘a labor of love,’” Callahan says. “Some clients and staff members have been with our company for more than a decade. Serving others with the best possible software delivery is truly at the heart of what we do.”
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About Acklen Avenue
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Acklen Avenue offers custom software development via near-shore agile teams and staff augmentation, as well as a full suite of AI services including consultative AI strategies, as well as AI agents and builds. Acklen Avenue serves businesses of all sizes with specialization in enterprise organizations, and has served 100s of clients over the past 15 years.
For more information, visit: AcklenAvenue.com or contact:
Colin Callahan, CEO
1033 Demonbreun St #300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 988-4700
