Tennessee House: Power Up with Knoxville & Oak Ridge, then Meet Memphis
Welcome to Day 3 of Tennessee House 2026, a South by Southwest® activation produced by Launch Tennessee.
Join us Sunday, March 15 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. for a day packed with Knoxville-East TN and Memphis!
*THE TENNESSEE HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 3 - 5 p.m. FOR A MIDDAY RESET.
From the 865 to the 901
Start your morning out East with a dynamic look at what’s new in nuclear, and get to know some of Knoxville’s next-gen companies shaping the future. Plus, Tennessee Orange spirit will be in the air, so c'mon out to soak it all up.
Then, grab your blue suede shoes, head due west, and dive into the Digital Delta! Meet Memphis to uncover why Bluff City is drawing game-changing data centers and innovative startups. And don’t miss a special 20th anniversary celebration of the film Hustle & Flow with the artists behind its Oscar-winning soundtrack.
What is the Tennessee House?
#TNHouse celebrates what's happening in homegrown innovation, emerging tech, and creativity across Tennessee – with programming blocks spotlighting Chattanooga, Knoxville-East Tennessee, Nashville, and Memphis. Join us for 3 days of bold thinking, eye-opening connections, and unforgettable fun from the Volunteer State. Enjoy electrifying conversations with game changers, explore the future frontier, grab some sweet exclusive swag, and more! Visit tn.house for more information.
*Please note that registration does not guarantee entry, as capacity is limited. SXSW Badges are not required to register but SXSW Badge Holders will be granted priority entry.
Meet your Host
Tennessee House is hosted by Launch Tennessee, Tennessee's hub for startups and Innovation. LaunchTN is a 501c3 that supports the startup ecosystem through capital, connections, and commercialization. Learn more at launchtn.org.
Tennessee House is powered by:
Chattanooga Area Chamber
The Company Lab
EPB
East Tennessee Economic Council
Greater Memphis Chamber
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
Nashville Innovation Alliance
The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Office of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development
Vanderbilt University
Visit Knoxville