About the AI Tennessee Summit

Join us for the inaugural AI Tennessee Summit, held at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, March 25-26, 2026.

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 how Tennessee can position itself at the forefront of the nation’s AI race.

Hosts

Donde Plowman

Chancellor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Bill Hardgrave

President, University of Memphis

Daniel Diermeier

Chancellor, Vanderbilt University

David Mansouri

President and CEO, Tennessee SCORE

Flora Tydings

Chancellor, Tennessee Board of Regents

Stephen Streiffer

Director, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Tennessee AI Advisory Council

Event Details

Date:

March 25 – 26, 2026

Location:

Country Music Hall of Fame
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203

Registration:

Registration is free. Register here →

Accommodations:

The Country Music Hall of Fame is centrally located in the heart of downtown Nashville with numerous hotel options within walking distance. View a hotel map here.

AI Tennessee Summit RESCHEDULED 

Due to recent winter weather conditions, the AI Tennessee Summit has been rescheduled to March 25 – 26, 2026.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to convening the AI Tennessee community soon.