Leaders of the Maker Movement arrive to Chattanooga for NOMCON
Nikki Sneed Welcome to Chattanooga, NOMCON! We’re thrilled to have more than 300 leaders in the maker movement from around the country in town this weekend for the Nation of Makers Conference. Our guests include scientists, artists, educators, a TV celebrity (Adam Savage of “Mythbusters”), a group of “maker mayors,” and the founders of the […]
Why Delegator loves the Innovation District
By CLAY MCDONALD, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT DELEGATOR *Editor’s note: Delegator is a digital agency that specializes in advertising online, located at the corner of 7th and Cherry Streets in the Innovation District. They’ve found that their location in our neighborhood is not only enjoyed by employees, but it has led to business opportunities as well. * After […]
Innovation and soccer: UTC & Operation Get Active measure sports’ impact
KARISSA PEYER, PHD & MARISSA GUARNIERI Every afternoon when the school bell rings, hundreds of elementary school kids across Chattanooga head to soccer practice. They are part of Operation Get Active (OGA), a health initiative program that uses the game of soccer to encourage young people in the Chattanooga area to live active and healthy lifestyles. The […]
Innovation helps new teachers’ pain points
The Innovation District is Lauren Swanson and Chelsie Durham both started as new, fresh-out-of-college teachers at Lakeside Academy five years ago. Each was teaching first grade, and each felt in over her head. “I spent many days, and nights, in tears from being so overwhelmed,” says Lauren. They survived it. But in the time since, […]
Digital equity at MozFest: TEC across the pond
By Geoff Millener This year, The Enterprise Center was asked to present at MozFest, Mozilla’s yearly celebration of the open Internet. With tracks on everything from privacy and security to gaming, the festival highlights technology and innovators from around the world. Chattanooga was well-represented this year, with the Mozilla Foundation’s Lindsey Dodson and the Public Library’s […]
Innovation in October
When Chattanooga’s Innovation District was formed in January 2015 we anticipated companies and entrepreneurs collaborating, forming new business ideas, attracting talent to the district and encouraging growth of an even broader support ecosystem. And despite the difficulties in measuring the metrics of an Innovation District, we have seen all that, and more. This validation has […]
UTC Hosts National Machine Learning Conference in the Innovation District
Eugenia Payne Getting the right data at the right time can mean the difference between life and death in the emergency room. Sharing how this is done—and continuing to perfect and research ways to do it better—was the inspiration behind the UTC Smart Cities Initiative’s new conference series that kicked off at The Edney in […]
Innovation District Framework Plan
NIKKI SNEED The Innovation District Framework is a roadmap for helping the Innovation District reach its full potential to provide unique and authentic value to the city around it. After months of public and stakeholder input, implementation of the Framework Plan has begun. Explore the Framework Plan.
Chattanooga’s Innovation Identity
Innovation districts are becoming increasingly popular as they emerge in cities all over the world. Even the name “innovation district” is a new buzzword on the lips of city leaders, creative thinkers, and entrepreneurs. Innovation districts are dense, walkable urban cores packed with tech startups, entertainment hotspots, researchers and students, affordable housing, and popular eateries—basically […]
Get Involved in Chattanooga’s Innovation District
NIKKI SNEED What better way to learn about the Innovation District than to get involved in any of the many exciting events we have going on? Whether you are new to the city, an entrepreneurial expert, a student, or just looking for a great way to spend your evening, Chattanooga’s Innovation District has you covered! […]
