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06/05/2026

It was a special morning with the as we welcomed Senator Lamar Alexander, former U.S. Senator and Governor of Tennessee, for a conversation about his new memoir, The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump.

Joined by longtime friend and colleague Darrell Akins, Senator Alexander reflected on the experiences and lessons that shaped his career in public service. The discussion touched on the origins of the Oak Ridge Corridor, lessons learned from Senator Howard Baker, Tennessee’s transformation during his years as governor, and the importance of working with people who may not always agree in order to achieve meaningful results.

The conversation was a thoughtful reminder of the leadership, vision, and collaboration that continue to shape Tennessee and the Oak Ridge Corridor today.

Thanks to AtkinsRéalis for sponsoring this month’s Friday morning meetings.

06/03/2026

Join the this Friday morning, June 5, to hear from Senator Lamar Alexander, former U.S. Senator and Governor of Tennessee, as he discusses his new memoir, The Education of a Senator: From JFK to Trump.

Thanks to AtkinsRealis for sponsoring this month's Friday morning meetings.

No registration is required for in-person attendance. Learn more and register in advance for the virtual meeting: https://www.eteconline.org/weekly-meetings-online-in-person/

05/29/2026

This morning, the welcomed Hasmukh Ranjan, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at AMD, for a discussion on technology, innovation, and the evolving role of advanced computing.

Former ORNL Director and current AMD Senior Vice President Thomas Zacharia introduced the speaker and program. Ranjan shared insights on the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the infrastructure needed to support it, including the increasing demands on computing power, data centers, and energy. He also discussed AMD's partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the role advanced computing continues to play in research, industry, and innovation.

The discussion reinforced how closely the future of AI, computing, and energy are becoming intertwined, and why those conversations matter in the Oak Ridge Corridor.

Thanks to HII for sponsoring this month’s Friday morning meetings.

05/28/2026

Some of the region’s most important conversations start with people in the room.

During last Friday’s discussion, Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank and Roane County Executive Wade Creswell reflected on leadership, regional alignment, and the importance of bringing people together around a shared vision.

They said leadership is the power to convene, and that alignment requires people leaning in and working together every day.

Mayor Creswell recalled a specific conversation that began at an ETEC meeting nearly three years ago, sparking the alignment and collaboration seen across the region today.

At ETEC, our goal every Friday and at events throughout the year is to create opportunities for leaders to connect with purpose.

It is exciting to know that the conversations happening in the room today can shape the partnerships, alignment, and progress that move the region forward tomorrow.

05/27/2026

Join the this Friday morning, May 29, to hear from Hasmukh Ranjan, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at AMD.

Thanks to HII for sponsoring this month’s Friday morning meetings.

No registration is required for in-person attendance.
Learn more and register in advance for the virtual meeting: https://www.eteconline.org/weekly-meetings-online-in-person/

05/26/2026

Students, interns, and postdoctoral researchers are invited to attend the Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) at a significantly reduced rate-or even for free through the Student Engagement Option.

NOW 2026 will bring together industry, government, academia, innovators, and students August 4–5 at the Knoxville Convention Center to discuss advanced reactors, fusion, AI, workforce development, fuel cycle innovation, deployment strategy, and more.

Students can earn FREE registration by creating a short social media post or video sharing:
• why they want to attend NOW, or
• a nuclear-related research project or area of interest.

If your organization is hosting interns this summer, encourage them to take part in this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and learn more about the future of nuclear.

Learn more about the Student Engagement Option and register at https://www.eteconline.org/now/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, ETEC honors and remembers the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

We are grateful for their sacrifice and for the freedoms their courage helped protect.

05/22/2026

This morning, the gathered for our May Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors meeting, which included a special conversation with Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank and Roane County Mayor Wade Creswell.

Moderated by former Oak Ridge Mayor David Bradshaw, the discussion focused on leadership, public service, regional growth, infrastructure challenges, and the opportunities shaping East Tennessee’s future.

The conversation reflected the strong collaboration taking place across the region as communities work to support continued economic development, population growth, and expanding federal and nuclear-related missions.

Thanks to all of our elected officials for the work they do. Thanks, too, to HII for sponsoring this month’s Friday morning meetings.

05/20/2026

Join the this Friday, May 22, for a Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors, including a special panel with Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank and Roane County Mayor Wade Creswell.

All members & their guests are welcome to attend. Thanks to HIIHII for sponsoring this month’s meetings!

Registration is not required for in-person attendance. Learn more and register for the virtual meeting here: https://www.eteconline.org/weekly-meetings-online-in-person/

05/19/2026

Momentum is building across Tennessee’s nuclear industry, and the Nuclear Opportunities Workshop (NOW) is where those conversations come together.

From advanced reactors and fuel cycle innovation to AI, fusion, workforce development, and deployment strategy, NOW will bring together leaders from across the nuclear ecosystem.

With continued investment, growing industry presence, and statewide collaboration through initiatives like the Tennessee Nuclear Network [TN²], Tennessee is helping shape the future of nuclear.

Join industry, government, academia, innovators, and students August 4–5 at the Knoxville Convention Center.

Learn more and register at https://www.eteconline.org/now/

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1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Knoxville, TN
37830

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Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Friday	6am - 2pm

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http://www.eteconline.org/

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