Join us for Founder Friday, a conversation hosted by Haseeb Qureshi (HQ) featuring guest Drew McKenna, One Knoxville SC, Managing Partner & Founder! Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Location: 121 Tech Hub - 121 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915

865 Fest is a full-day entrepreneurial event hosting visionary keynotes, premier pitch competitions, thought-provoking panels, and more! Gather alongside Knoxville’s brightest founders, investors, executives and business leaders for insights on transformative tech, bold business moves and regional success stories. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for a networking breakfast and registration. Programming will begin at...

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development will hold GovCon 2026 in Chattanooga from October 1-2. As Gov. Bill Lee's final Governor's Conference, this year's event will celebrate the legacy of progress across Tennessee while challenging today's leaders to think about the lasting impact they're creating in their own communities.

On October 1, 2026, EPB Quantum will host the inaugural Quantum in Business (QiB) conference, exclusively in Chattanooga, Tennessee. QiB will highlight how companies can benefit from a projected $2.7 trillion in economic value by utilizing quantum computing in the near-term, especially in financial, healthcare, insurance, chemicals, logistics and automotive industries.

The Oak Ridge Chamber is excited to introduce our inaugural HR Solutions Summit, a new and elevated experience designed to support and empower today’s HR professionals. Join us on Thursday, October 1st from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a half-day of impactful learning, connection, and growth. As we evolve our programming, we have made...

A celebration of Knoxville's Food Community! October 1, 2026 6:00pm-9:00pm Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum This year’s Gathering will feature a fabulous dinner, curated by some of Knoxville’s most beloved chefs, kitchen members, and Food Business Incubator Program participants. Please plan to gather with us for delicious food, inspiring stories, and some very exciting updates...

The Five Pillars of Leadership - October 6, 2026 - Knoxville, TN Name: The Five Pillars of Leadership - October 6, 2026 - Knoxville, TN Date: October 6, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT Register Now Event Description: The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce an exclusive, one-day leadership workshop facilitated by bestselling author Greg Coker,...

Join us on Tuesday, October 13, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. as the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce and ETEC proudly welcome the newest cohorts of two programs helping cultivate the next generation of high-impact entrepreneurs and innovative companies. Innovation Crossroads is Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s U.S. Department of Energy Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program, providing early-stage innovators with...

Overview Join tenants, partners, & community members for an evening of connection and celebration at the second annual UT Research Park Block Party! This gathering highlights the growth of the Research Park and showcases the people and projects that make it a special place. Event Details Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Time: 4:30 - 6:30...