diff --git a/tools/docker-compose/start_development.sh b/tools/docker-compose/start_development.sh
index 688eeded33..b6fe94e854 100755
--- a/tools/docker-compose/start_development.sh
+++ b/tools/docker-compose/start_development.sh
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@ make migrate
 make init
 
 mkdir -p /tower_devel/awx/public/static
+mkdir -p /tower_devel/awx/ui/static
 
 # Start the service
 make honcho