Chattanooga Connect brings together leaders from government, industry, and academia to explore how emerging technologies can move from pilot projects to real-world deployment at regional and national scale. Building on Chattanooga's reputation as a living laboratory for digital infrastructure and mobility innovation, the conference will highlight strategies for scaling solutions -- from local testbeds to...
The RHOdeo is exactly what it sounds like. One mechanical bull. A room full of Nashville founders, operators, and investors. Whoever stays on the longest takes home the buckle! Rho is covering every ride, so the only thing it costs you is your dignity. How it works Show up. Grab your drink ticket at the door....
AgeInnovate's 2026 AgeTech Startup Live Pitch Competition takes place on September 16 in Nashville during the Launch Tennessee 3686 entrepreneurial conference. Three finalists will compete for a $25,000 SAFE-note investment from Community Equity Partners. Applications close July 15. Southeast startups, with Nashville playing a leading role, are building solutions for gaps in eldercare, caregiving and aging-in-place. Tennessee's 60-plus...
International healthcare conference hosted right here in Nashville, the healthcare capital of the world. A strategic entry point for international healthcare and healthtech companies entering the US market.
Wednesday, September 16 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT Register to See Address Nashville, TN We're excited to host a Partner Popup at this year's 3686! Come check out the Lighthouse. We rarely open the doors to the public, so this is your shot.
Now in its landmark 13th year, 3686 is Tennessee’s largest gathering of entrepreneurs, founders, investors, service providers, and ecosystem supporters–and a cornerstone of the Southeast’s innovation ecosystem. We always say it’s the best way to get to know Tennessee startups. Hosted by Launch Tennessee, the state’s nonprofit hub for startups and innovation, 3686 is set to...
Grid Innovation is happening in Appalachia! Join the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council, Tennessee Tech, the Knoxville Entrepreneur Center, and the Biz Foundry to take a deep dive into grid innovation in the Appalachian region. Hear from innovators and infrastructure developers and see a demo of HILLTOP+, a tool developed by Tennessee Tech to model...
Hosted by Alane Boyd and Micah Johnson, the co-founders of Biggest Goal. If you’re still just chatting with AI, you know the routine. Ask a question, copy the answer into a document, and then reformat and clean it up. 20+ minutes later, you have something presentable. That was so last year. Claude Cowork is different....
Vol Court is an experiential learning program and idea pitch competition designed to help student entrepreneurs develop a clear, confident elevator pitch through on-demand learning modules and a series of interactive events. The program begins with a sign-up and feedback session, where students practice their ideas and receive early input. Participants then take on the...
Thu, Sep 17 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM TSBDC at RSCC - Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce Topic: Managing a Business Networking from 8:30 to 9:00 AM EDT WHAT THIS WORKSHOP DELIVERS Most small business owners are running their operations without a written strategic direction, not because they lack ambition, but because they have never...
