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TEAM TN’s work is inspired by the shared vision of a thriving advanced mobility ecosystem that simultaneously strengthens Tennessee leadership in the innovation economy and enhances the overall quality of life for all Tennesseans.
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partner Features
TEAM TN features its core partners and stakeholders that make this work possible.
Partner Feature: Three Roots Capital
Grady Vanderhoofven, Founder & CEO of Three Roots Capital, shares how 3Roots is closing capital gaps and driving job growth across Tennessee and Appalachia. Through partnerships with initiatives like TEAM TN, 3Roots is helping scale innovation and strengthen Tennessee’s leadership in advanced mobility and economic development
Partner Feature: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Commissioner David Salyers, P.E., P.G., shares how TDEC is advancing sustainability through environmental stewardship and clean transportation programs, and how they’re partnering with initiatives like TEAM TN to support innovation, emissions reduction and Tennessee’s leadership in advanced mobility.
Partner Feature: Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL’s Robert Wagner shares how the laboratory is driving innovation through advanced research in energy, computing and materials, and collaborating with initiatives like TEAM TN to fuel regional economic growth, workforce development and leadership in advanced mobility.
Partner Feature: JR Automation
JR Automation’s Dale Leftwich shares how Tennessee’s robust innovation ecosystem and TEAM TN collaboration are powering the company’s growth in EV, AI, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Partner Feature: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
TEAM TN was initiated by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) in response to a national need to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in mobility innovation. Learn more about the formation of TEAM TN.
Partner Feature: Market Square Ventures
Discover how Market Square Ventures is partnering with TEAM TN to drive innovation in AI, electrification, automation and cybersecurity. General Partner Brandon Bruce shares how the Knoxville-based VC firm is investing in founders across Tennessee and Appalachia.
Partner Feature: TNECD
Discover how the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is partnering with TEAM TN to drive innovation in advanced mobility, AI, electrification, automation, and cybersecurity. Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter shares how this strategic alliance supports TNECD’s mission to attract business investment, grow Tennessee’s manufacturing sector, and position the state as a national leader in research, development, and high-tech job creation.
Partner Feature: Whisper Aero
Today, we’re highlighting Whisper Aero, a company dedicated to developing cleaner, quieter and more efficient thrust. We spoke with COO Ian Villa to discuss Whisper Aero’s role in advanced mobility, why the company chose Tennessee and what’s next for the company.
Partner Feature: TLD Logistics
Today, we’re highlighting TLD Logistics. We spoke with TLD Logistics Green Team members Maintenance Manager Jason Coles and Senior Accounting Manager Morgan Thompson about the company’s mission and why they joined TEAM TN.
Partner Feature: TAEBC
Today, we’re highlighting the Tennessee Advanced Energy Business Council. We spoke with Executive Director Cortney Piper about why advanced mobility is important to TAEBC and why the membership-driven organization joined TAEBC.
Partner Feature: DENSO
Today, we’re highlighting DENSO’s Tennessee locations in Athens, Maryville and Mount Juliet. We spoke with Marty Deschenes, President of DENSO Manufacturing Athens, Tennessee, about DENSO’s mission and why the automotive components manufacturer joined TEAM TN.
Partner Feature: Eonix
Today, we’re highlighting Eonix. We spoke with CEO Don DeRosa about Eonix, its mission and why the startup joined TEAM TN.
Media
TEAM TN Announces Leadership Team to Advance Mobility Innovation in Tennessee
TEAM TN announces leadership board to drive AI-enabled mobility innovation and workforce growth across Tennessee.
TCAT Stanton opens as Tennessee’s newest technical college campus
Hundreds of West Tennesseans joined Gov. Bill Lee, Sen. Bill Hagerty, members of the Tennessee Board of Regents, TBR Chancellor Flora W. Tydings, and other
Motlow State Community College is developing future electric vehicle technology workers
By Dr. Michael Torrence is president of Motlow State Community College and a TEAM TN workforce development working group collaborator. Transportation electrification is Tennessee’s future.
Deb Crawford discusses foundation for success at TEAM TN Summit
Day one of the event is in the books after presentations and “asks” from several speakers. Now, the hard work begins. Deb Crawford clearly outlined
TEAM TN taps Eaton’s Ron Thompson to serve as Chief Industry Officer
TEAM names Ron Thompson as its Chief Industry Officer. Thompson, a loaned executive from Eaton, will maintain his role and lend his expertise.
UTC wins grant for tech mobility
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is one of 90 organizations within a statewide coalition that has been awarded a $1 million grant from the
Events
In June 2023, TEAM TN held a kick-off event at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The following year, it held two coalition-wide summits in Cleveland and Memphis, representing over 250 stakeholder organizations to inform and validate TEAM TN’s vision, goals and evolving strategies.
TEAM TN Leadership and its partners frequently meet around the state to foster a thriving advanced mobility innovation ecosystem. These include several community-centric meetings in Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville. Over 60 community leaders representing over 46 community groups, organized labor, and city and state government organizations participated.
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