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SUMMARY:Food\, Space\, & Place: Shaping the Future of Knoxville’s Food Retail
DESCRIPTION:Your voice\, your business\, and the future of Knoxville’s food landscape. \n\n\n\n\nFrom farm stands to independent grocers\, the success of Knoxville’s food entrepreneurs depends on more than just great products—it depends on the rules and spaces that govern our city. Whether you are a producer\, a grower\, or a retail owner\, you are a vital link in our food supply chain. \nJoin us for an interactive session where we bridge the gap between local food business and city planning. This is your opportunity to learn the “status quo” of our current zoning and\, more importantly\, help rewrite the blueprint for Knoxville’s future. \nWhat’s on the Agenda? \nPart 1: The Planning Blueprint (Knoxville-Knox County Planning) Planning officials will pull back the curtain on the current zoning landscape. We’ll discuss: \n\nDefinitions & Zoning: What the current codes mean for food retail and production.\nThe Comprehensive Plan: This is a vital moment for our community. We will be gathering direct input from attendees for Knoxville’s Updated Comprehensive Plan\, which will inform land use regulation and capital investment for years to come. Tell the planners what you need to thrive!\n\nPart 2: The Power of Place (Yes! Knoxville) Local nonprofit Yes! Knoxville will share their vision for a more connected\, vibrant city. \n\nLearn about the role of placemaking in building successful retail environments.\nDiscover how “third spaces” and community-centered design can turn a storefront into a destination.\nExplore the resources available to entrepreneurs looking to create a presence in the community.\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nFarmers and Growers\nFood Entrepreneurs & Startup Makers\nIndependent Grocery Store Owners\nFarm Stand & Market Managers\nStakeholders along the Food Retail Supply Chain\n\nThe Details \n\nCost: Free to attend.\n\nCome hungry for change. Let’s build a Knoxville where local food is accessible\, sustainable\, and supported by the very ground it’s built on. \nYour Presenters \nKnoxville-Knox County Planning\nJessie Hillman is a Principal Planner with Knoxville-Knox County Planning. Prior to serving Knox County residents\, Jessie worked as a green infrastructure project manager in Baltimore\, MD and a public health educator in Sarasota\, Fl. She has a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Reed College and a Master in City and Regional Planning from Morgan State University. In her spare time\, she loves cooking with her 5-year old son at home in Alcoa. \nYes! Knoxville\nEllen Zavisca is a transportation planner who spent 18 years on the staff of Knoxville-Knox County Planning before taking a job with the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. She serves on the board of Yes! Knoxville and is co-chair of their Policy Committee. Ellen has a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Illinois-Chicago and lives in the Edgewood Park neighborhood with her daughter and two poorly trained dogs.
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LOCATION:Pellissippi State Community College: Magnolia Avenue Campus\, 1610 East Magnolia Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37917\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by TennSMART\, the Tennessee Smart Mobility Expo is a celebration of the latest transportation technologies\, innovations\, and research that make Tennessee an emerging leader in mobility solutions. \nThe expo is attended by leaders from vehicle manufacturers and suppliers\, Tennessee based research institutions and universities\, fleet operators\, utilities\, municipalities\, state agencies\, and the advanced transportation ecosystem to form valuable connections. With thought-provoking sessions\, tech demonstrations and networking\, the expo celebrates the state’s position as an automotive manufacturing giant and generator of smart mobility solutions. \nKey topics being covered include: \nAI readiness at state DOTs — insights for building the right data infrastructure and governance frameworks to integrating AI into core functions like traffic management\, asset maintenance\, and safety analysis \nConnecting the Dots: Freight Innovation in Motion — a discussion of freight efficiency\, critical infrastructure considerations\, grid readiness\, and public-private coordination \nSmart City Projects Delivering Results — real-world strategies for connected infrastructure and smarter urban mobility \nTennessee’s Quantum Opportunity — demystifying the fundamentals of quantum science and exploring how these technologies could reshape transportation and mobility systems \nCollaborative Deployment & Project Success — practical insights on partnerships between industry\, government\, and research institutions \nTime: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM\nVenue: GEODIS Park\n501 Benton Avenue\nNashville\, TN
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tennessee-smart-mobility-expo/
LOCATION:Geodis Park\, 501 Benton Avenue\, Nashville\, 37203
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
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SUMMARY:Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development WorkSource Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is hosting the inaugural WorkSource Summit\, a new statewide gathering of the leaders shaping Tennessee’s workforce and economy. \nThis no-cost to register\, two-day conference brings together employers\, educators\, workforce professionals\, policymakers\, and economic development leaders around a shared goal: strengthening a talent ecosystem that meets industry needs. Attendees will gain insights into apprenticeships\, micro-credentials\, Workforce Pell\, and innovative work-based learning opportunities advancing across Tennessee\, along with proven strategies that keep our state nationally competitive.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/tennessee-department-of-labor-workforce-development-worksource-summit/
LOCATION:Sonesta Nashville Airport
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260503T051355
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SUMMARY:Innovation Night at the Park
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13 | Covenant Health Park | Knoxville\, Tennessee \nJoin founders\, innovators\, investors\, and the wider Knoxville community for an afternoon and evening celebrating innovation. \n12:00-2:00 PM\nInvestor Pitch: $100K Opportunity \nJoin us for lunch in the Clubhouse and watch top founders pitch their startups. Selected founders will have 3 minutes to pitch to local and regional investors and a chance to receive a $100\,000 investment from Market Square Ventures. \n2:00-4:00 PM\nLEEP Demo Day 2026 \nExperience breakthrough technologies from startups in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lab-Embedded Entrepreneurship Program (LEEP). \nFeaturing startups from: \n\n\nChain Reaction Innovations at Argonne National Laboratory (Illinois) \n\n\nCyclotron Road at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (California) \n\n\nInnovation Crossroads at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Tennessee) \n\n\nWest Gate at National Laboratory of the Rockies (Colorado) \n\n\nMeet the founders building the next generation of energy and advanced technology companies. \n4:00-5:30 PM\nCoworking + Networking at 121 Tech Hub \nFounders\, investors\, and operators are invited to continue conversations and collaboration at 121 Tech Hub\, located block from the stadium at 121 E. Jackson. Drop in\, connect\, and work alongside fellow innovators. Coworking at 121 Tech Hub will also be available all day for founders and investors attending the event. \n5:30-7:00 PM\nInnovation Showcase on the Concourse \nGates open at 5:30pm! Explore the latest technologies from startups and innovative companies. \n\n\nLive startup demonstrations \n\n\nFounder meet-and-greets \n\n\nEmerging technology displays \n\n\nMeet the people building the future of energy\, AI\, mobility\, advanced manufacturing\, and more. \n7:00-9:00 PM\nOne Knoxville SC game ⚽️ \nWatch the national champion One Knoxville SC soccer team take on Union Omaha at Covenant Health Park\, which was named the best ballpark in the country. Get your special discount group rate tickets. \nBefore the game\, celebrate Knoxville’s culture of innovation on the Jumbotron. \nAt halftime\, recognize founders and innovators from the day’s event on the field. \nWhy This Event Matters\nKnoxville brings together entrepreneurial ambition\, national laboratory research\, and university talent. \nInnovation Night welcomes: \n\n\nLocal and regional founders \n\n\nVenture investors \n\n\nCorporate innovators \n\n\nNational lab startups \n\n\nStudents \n\n\nThe wider community! \n\n\nAll in one place to celebrate the future being built here. \nBrought to you by\n121 Tech Hub \nInnovation Crossroads at Oak Ridge National Lab \nLaunchTN \nMarket Square Ventures \nOne Knoxville SC \nPYA Accountants & Advisors
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LOCATION:Covenant Health Park
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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SUMMARY:From Lab to Market: Accelerating AI Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a statewide event designed to accelerate the transition of artificial intelligence research into real-world deployment\, commercialization\, and job creation across Tennessee.  Hosted by AI Tennessee’s Industry Innovation Consortium\, AI TechX\, and supported by Launch TN’s Tennessee Technology Advancement Consortium (TTAC)\, the convening will bring together industry leaders\, startups\, faculty researchers\, government\, and other relevant stakeholders to align applied AI Innovation with market and societal needs.  The event will feature curated programming focused on applied AI use cases\, research-to-commercialization pathways\, startup and talent showcases\, and facilitated conversations around industry-academic collaboration.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/from-lab-to-market-accelerating-ai-innovation/
LOCATION:Ashraf Islam Engineering Building\, 200 West 10th Street\, Cookeville\, TN\, 38501\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Business in Blount County
DESCRIPTION:Thu\, May 21 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM\n\n\n\n Blount Partnership \nDownstairs Boardroom\n\nTopic: Start-up Assistance\n\nAre you interested in starting a business in Alcoa\, Maryville\, Townsend or any area located in Blount County? \nThis in person course is designed to provide an overview of what the first steps of starting a business in Blount County would be. Our center director will discuss the different forms of business organizations\, tax requirements\, business licenses\, and financing options. \nFor a deeper dive into your specific business startup idea or interest\, you will have an opportunity to schedule an appointment for one-on-one consulting after attending this event. \n\nSpeaker(s): Gregg Bostick – Director at the Knoxville SBDC \nCo-Sponsor(s): Blount Partnership \nFor event related questions\, please reach out to Samantha Fox: sfox@tsbdc.org \nFee: No Cost
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/how-to-start-a-business-in-blount-county/
LOCATION:Blount Partnership
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
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SUMMARY:Nashville Entrepreneur Day: Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Last year\, 1000+ investors\, advisors\, and business leaders showed up to Nashville Entrepreneur Day. They didn’t come for inspiration. They came to meet companies with actual traction. Don’t miss your chance.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/nashville-entrepreneur-day-spring-2026/
LOCATION:Geodis Park\, 501 Benton Avenue\, Nashville\, 37203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:Evergreen Youth Startup Day
DESCRIPTION:A FREE half-day event for middle & high schoolers with a business idea. Take the Mogul Score quiz\, pitch your idea\, and meet real mentors. \n\n\n\n\nYou’ve got the idea. You’ve been thinking about it for weeks. \nBut is it actually ready to launch? \nEvergreen Community Development Corp. invites middle and high school students in the Knoxville area to Evergreen Startup Day — a FREE\, high-energy\, half-day experience built for young entrepreneurs like you. \nWhat You’ll Do \n• Take the FREE Mogul Score quiz live at the event and find out exactly where your business idea stands \n• Work in a small group with a real mentor who helps you sharpen your idea and map out your next steps \n• Pitch your idea to the room — 60 seconds\, no judgment\, just practice saying it out loud to real people \n• Get your official Mogul Score badge and be featured on the Evergreen Mogul Wall \n• Connect with other young entrepreneurs from across Knoxville who share your drive \n• Walk away with a personalized action plan and the next steps to actually launch \nWho Is This For? \nAny middle or high school student in the Knoxville area who has a business idea — no matter how big\, small\, or unfinished. No experience needed. No business plan required. No startup money necessary. You just need your idea and a willingness to show up. Whether you want to start a lawn care business\, launch an Etsy shop\, build an app\, or sell your artwork — this event is for you. \nThe Schedule \n1. 10:00 AM — Doors open\, check-in\, snacks\, and meet your fellow moguls \n2. 10:15 AM — Kickoff: the question every entrepreneur has to answer \n3. 10:25 AM — Take the Mogul Score quiz live + badge reveal \n4. 10:45 AM — Idea Bootcamp: small group mentorship session \n5. 11:25 AM — The Mogul Pitch: 60 seconds\, your idea\, the room \n6. 11:55 AM — Mogul Wall photos with your official badge \n7. 12:15 PM — Closing\, next steps\, and how Evergreen can help you keep going \n8. 12:30 PM — Open networking with mentors and fellow entrepreneurs \nAbout the Venue \nKnoxville Entrepreneur Center (KEC) — 17 Market Square\, Suite 101\, Knoxville\, TN 37902. KEC is downtown Knoxville’s premier entrepreneurship hub\, right on Market Square. Parking is available at the Market Square Garage (1.7 min walk) and Langley Garage (3.9 min walk). \nAbout Evergreen Community Development Corp. \nEvergreen Community Development Corp. is a trusted nonprofit that has helped hundreds of young people in Knoxville turn big ideas into real businesses and projects. We are dedicated to developing the next generation of entrepreneurs right here in our community. Safe\, supportive\, and built to help you succeed. \nThis event is FREE. Spots are limited.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/evergreen-youth-startup-day/
LOCATION:Knoxville Entrepreneur Center\,
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T170000
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SUMMARY:Shrimp Boil
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of Peelin’ Eatin’ & Politickin’ at Shrimp Boil 2026! \nThis business climate program will feature great food and the opportunity for business community representatives to meet with local elected officials and others from across the state of Tennessee who have been invited to attend. \nTwo ticket options are available: individual tickets at standing cocktail tables\, or table purchases for a sit-down experience. \nReserved tables include one table of ten (10)\, table sign displaying your logo\, two drink tickets per guest + bucket of bottled beer\, and a southern country boil buffet. \nParking will be available onsite. \nPlease email events@knoxvillechamber.com for invoice requests.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/shrimp-boil/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
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SUMMARY:Sloss.Tech Conference in Birmingham\, AL
DESCRIPTION:Sloss Tech is the Southeast’s premier annual technology and innovation conference held in downtown Birmingham\, Alabama\, focusing on fostering\, connecting\, and showcasing the region’s growing tech scene. Founded in 2015\, the three-day event features expert speakers\, breakout sessions\, and a major startup pitch competition with significant funding.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/sloss-tech-conference-in-birmingham-al/
LOCATION:Downtown Birmingham\, Alabama
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T173000
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SUMMARY:2026 NEXT Awards + Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame\, Presented by Amazon
DESCRIPTION:NEXT Awards and Entrepreneurs’ Hall of Fame is entrepreneurship’s biggest night to honor the up and comers\, the game-changers and those that have left a legacy in their wake.
URL:https://www.teknovation.biz/event/2026-next-awards-entrepreneurs-hall-of-fame-presented-by-amazon/
LOCATION:Schermerhorn Symphony Center
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