Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast

BioPet Laboratories has officially acquired Know Your Pet DNA, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued investment in pet genetics.

Let Her Speak presented the first session for its Women's Capital Series for 2026, focused on entrepreneurship and investment in women-owned businesses.

The Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development and the UT Research Foundation selected the semi-finalists to compete for five funding awards, each worth up to $50,000.

For nearly 90 years, East Tennessee Children's Hospital has delivered transformative and expert pediatric care.

The business owner, Anna Wiggins is a serial business-owner who has a passion for helping women feel seen and beautiful.

An agricultural drone service, an AI-enhanced calculator and an app that tracks the energy of local nightlife secured the top three spots at this semester's Vol Court.

Now operating a sattellite office in Knoxville, Mathew Grell has represented more than 700 clients – from Fortune 500 giants down to independant inventors and machinists.

The eco-friendly cleaning supply company is growing from a Johnson City base, supplying dish soap, laundry, and dishwasher detergent solutions.