Join us for Nashville Entrepreneur Day, a celebration of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community impact in Nashville and around the world! We’re honored to welcome Mayor Freddie O’Connell and Commissioner Stuart McWhorter (Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development) as our opening speakers—underscoring entrepreneurship's importance to our city and our state. This event is for you if you’re a potential investor,...
Join us for a day of inspiration and growth with Erin Stafford, author and leadership expert, in this exclusive masterclass designed for female professionals. Learn powerful strategies to overcome burnout, shift your mindset, and achieve peak performance while maintaining balance in both your career and personal life. Erin will share insights from her diverse career,...
The Spark Cleantech Accelerator is a 12-week program that kicks off late August at the UT Research Park in Knoxville, Tennessee. The 2025 Spark Cleantech Accelerator will begin on Aug. 25, 2025 and end on Nov. 20, 2025. The program provides mentorship, connections, stipends, prototyping services, and business acceleration services to early stage cleantech entrepreneurs...
Running a business is hard—we get it. That’s why this one-day conference was built for folks just like you. Whether you’re feeling stuck or just ready to grow, this event will give you the tools, tips, and connections to keep moving forward. You’ll learn from breakout sessions on the stuff that matters: marketing, IT, legal,...
Join the Knoxville Technology Council at the Visit Knoxville Open for a very special networking event! Mix & mingle in the Holston Hills Clubhouse while enjoying the sweeping views along with open bar & appetizers. Then settle in for an exclusive opportunity to meet & greet with surprise special guests. PLUS all attendees will receive...
Claim your ticket for a special live event that explores the powerful connection between music, business, and community-building, right here in Knoxville. Hosted by Chris McAdoo, the evening kicks off with a viewing of Episode 4 from KEC's newest podcast season: “You Gotta Find Your People”—a candid and inspiring conversation between acclaimed artist Drew Holcomb and emerging singer-songwriter Kelsi Walker....
The Knoxville Chamber and TenHats would like to invite new investors, new team members of investors, community members, and anyone who wants to hear more about our mission to join us for the Chamber Briefing Breakfast. We will share more about what is going on in economic development, regional enhancement, and talent retention and attraction efforts. Investors...
Join us at RJ Young's Tech Connect, where technology and networking merge. Connect with experts, forge valuable business relationships, and immerse yourself in the technology businesses across the country are using to modernize their offices. Take advantage of having our top partners from around the country in one space to see the latest technologies first-hand....
Network & connect with City of Knoxville and partner agencies while learning about business opportunities planned for the next 12-18 months. In celebration of our 16th anniversary of the breakfast, we're rolling out a new format for this years event. The focus of this year's breakfast will be allowing space for the business attendees and...
Women in Entrepreneurship Knoxville, or “WiE” is a community of nearly 2000 women entrepreneurs that hosts regular monthly meet-ups and is an active Facebook Group community. The monthly meetup takes place on the 2nd Tuesday of Every Month from 9:00 – 10:30 am at KEC, 17 Market Square, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37902.
