Join us on March 18 at 9:30 am to discover what we do and how you can be part of shaping Knoxville’s future. Whether you're a new investor, a new team member, or simply curious about our work, this session offers a quick look at how we’re supporting economic development, regional enhancement, and talent attraction...
Join us for the 2026 What's The Big Idea Pitch Competition on Sunday, March 22nd. Finale Schedule: 5:30 PM - Doors Open 6:00 PM - Event Kickoff 6:15 PM - Pitches Start 8:00 PM - Winner Announced
Join the Knoxville Chamber as Maria McHale, Government Affairs Director for East Tennessee REALTORS®, shares the 2026 Housing Market Forecast and reviews the first few months of the year.
Ready to turn your food business idea into a viable, sustainable operation? Learn about the Food Business Incubator Program. Are you an early-stage food entrepreneur looking to formalize your business, strengthen your business model, and access hands-on support? Join us for this required info session to learn about the Real Good Kitchen Foundation’s Food Business Incubator...
Mark your calendars for the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit, hosted by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in collaboration with the Tennessee AI Advisory Council, SCORE, Vanderbilt University, the University of Memphis, the Oak Ridge National Lab, and the Tennessee Board of Regents. The summit will bring together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore...
Learn what’s happening at the Tennessee General Assembly during a discussion with members of the Tennessee State House of Representatives. You will hear about their priorities for 2026 and current business issues within our community.
Join us virtually for the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council’s annual meeting. This event allows TAEBC members, stakeholders, and potential members to celebrate our thriving advanced energy economy. Explore insights on the growing AI industry, fusion energy, updates on the TVA IRP process, and meet our new board members.
CodeStock is a two-day event for technology and information exchange. CodeStock was created to Educate, Inspire, and Connect the technology community. Created by the community, for the community – this is not an industry trade show pushing the latest in marketing as technology, but a gathering of working professionals sharing knowledge and experience. Adhithi Ravichandran,...
Set in Tennessee, this forum brings together leaders from academia, industry, government and national laboratories to introduce quantum technology and explore its implications for energy, security, healthcare, economic competitiveness and public policy. Designed for a broad audience, the program focuses on understanding what quantum is, why it matters, and how Tennessee can contribute to the...
The PYA Ballard Innovation Award is East Tennessee's largest, annually awarded, combined cash and in-kind services prize for early-stage companies. Named after entrepreneurship advocate Tom Ballard, the competition provides $50,000 to the top winner, fostering innovation by supporting companies with proven concepts, revenue, and high growth potential.
