ETEC News & Notes 9/16/2026
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Vice President of
Economic Development
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Tennessee Valley Authority
(TVA)
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In person in the UT Outreach Center and online via Zoom.
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In Person (Registration Not Needed)
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This meeting is held in the UT Outreach Center in Oak Ridge. Guests of our members are welcome. Find more information about our Friday morning meetings here.
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To participate in the meeting via Zoom, register for this and future Friday meetings.
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Thank you to Paschal Solutions for sponsoring the Friday morning meetings in September.
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September 25 - Featured Friday with the ETEC Board of Directors with Rod Baltzer, Deep Isolation (All members and their guests are welcome to attend.)
October 2 - Lt. Governor Randy McNally Celebration, Program & Reception, In- Person Only, at ORAU's Pollard Center (Program: 7:30-8:30am | Reception: 8:30-10:00am)
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CROSSROADS + SPARK | What's Next in Innovation
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You're invited to join the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce & ETEC on Tuesday, October 13, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) as we welcome the newest cohorts of ORNL’s Innovation Crossroads and UT’s SPARK Accelerator for an evening featuring networking, presentations, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres.
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Meet the entrepreneurs, learn about the technologies and companies they’re developing, and make connections that can help these startups launch, grow, and thrive in East Tennessee. Click here for details and to register.
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Sponsorships Open: ETEC Pre-Game Power Up
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ETEC and the University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering are teaming up again for the 3rd annual
Pre-Game Power Up Tailgate!
Save the afternoon of Saturday, November 7, before the Tennessee Volunteers take on the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium.
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Join ETEC members, guests, and UT nuclear engineering graduate students at the Zeanah Engineering Building for food, networking, and a showcase of student research before the game. Tailgate times will be announced once the game time is set. Registration will open soon!
Interested in sponsoring the Tailgate? 3 opportunities remaining. Click here for details and to become a sponsor.
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Regional & Partner Events: September - November
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- Elks Community Enrichment Center: Groundbreaking Ceremony, Oak Ridge (9/17/26)
- Roane State CC: Call for Companies to Participate in the Fall 2026 Internship Day, Oak Ridge Campus (9/17/26)
- TSBDC: Strategic Focus in 60 Minutes, Oak Ridge Chamber (9/17/26)
- KTech: Women in Tech Expo – Grow Better Together (9/18/26)
- RSCC: Street Painting Festival, Oak Ridge Campus (9/19/26)
- Appalachia Sessions Live: UTC field trip (9/21/26)
- ANS Knoxville/Oak Ridge: Dinner Meeting featuring talk on the ORANO IKE Program, ORAU Pollard Center (9/23/26)
- United Way: Long Table Dinner Celebrating 75th Anniversary & Kickoff, Jackson Square, Oak Ridge (9/23/26)
- AMSE: Speed Dating for Young Professionals, AMSE (9/26/26)
- Innov865: 865 Fest Conference, Bridgewater Place, Knoxville (9/29/26)
- NRC: Public Webinar on New Reactor Licensing Pathways (9/30/26)
- Appalachia Sessions Live: UTK field trip (9/30/26)
- EPB: Quantum in Business Conference, Chattanooga, TN (10/1/26)
- ORCC: HR Solutions Summit, Townplace Suites, OR (10/1/26)
- TN ECD: Annual Governor’s Conference, Chattanooga (10/1-10/2/26)
- * RSCC: Manufacturing Day Celebration, Clinton, TN (10/2/26)
- IBEW: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for IBEW 270 Training Center, Oak Ridge (10/3/26)
- TN Chamber: The Five Pillars of Leadership, Knoxville (10/6/26)
- * NEI: Nuclear Energy Workforce Summit, Washington, DC (10/6-10/8/26)
- Women In Manufacturing Conference Las Vegas, NV. (10/7-9/2026)
- Secret City Improv: 2026 Festival, Oak Ridge (10/8-10/10/26)
- Air & Space Forces Assoc: 19th Annual Brig Bud Bacon Memorial Golf Tournament, Oak Ridge, (10/12/26)
- Appalachia Sessions Live: Connecting TN Kids to TN Careers, RSCC @ O’Brien Theatre (10/13/26)
- ORCC/ETEC: Startup Showcase Reception with Innovation Crossroads & Spark Accelerator, Location coming soon (10/13/26)
- Tennessee Trail Treasure Reverse Raffle (6/15/26 - 10/14/26)
- Kendall Electric/Cross Company: Fall Fest 2.0 Customer Appreciation, Knoxville, (10/15/26)
- ORCC/Nuclear Science Week: Career Fair – Call for Employers/Institutions, at Roane State Oak Ridge (10/20/26)
- Chattanooga State CC: Nuclear Career & Industry Expo, Chattanooga, TN (10/20/26)
- IACMI: Build Freedom Summit, Galveston, TX (10/20-21/26)
- AMSE: Dirt Tour II Call for Partners, AMSE in Oak Ridge, (10/22/26)
- AMSE: Nuclear Energy Discovery Day - Call for Partners, AMSE in Oak Ridge, (10/24/26)
- SpectraTech: Annual Open House, Oak Ridge (10/26/26)
- ORNL: 2026 Molten Salt Reactor Workshop (10/27-29/26)
- ETEBA: 2026 BOTC, Knoxville Conv. Center (10/27-10/29/26)
- * TAEBC: Opportunities In Energy, Crowne Plaza, Knoxville (11/17/26)
*New to the List
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Environmental Management News
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Workforce, Innovation & Education News
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ETEC's Awards Nominations are Open!
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Welcome to our New Members:
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CTG Federal
CTG Federal, a Cohesive Technology Group company™, is a technology reseller and solutions provider specializing in infrastructure modernization, artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), cybersecurity, cloud, and data center transformation. With a strong local presence in Oak Ridge, CTG Federal combines deep engineering expertise with strategic consulting to help organizations design, procure, deploy, and optimize complex technology environments. CTG Federal proudly supports organizations across the Oak Ridge Corridor, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Y-12, TVA, Pantex Plant, and other DOE and federal organizations, while bringing the same level of technical expertise to commercial enterprises, higher education, healthcare, and manufacturing.
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Lynx Supply
"Powering Safety. Delivering Confidence."
For more than 35 years, Lynx Supply, Inc. has been a trusted partner to the nuclear and industrial sectors, providing critical safety products, industrial supplies that help keep facilities operating safely and efficiently.
As a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Lynx is proud to be the largest suppliers of nuclear safety products in the Southeast, serving government, utility, manufacturing, research, and Department of Energy contractors and nuclear power plants across the region.
Their products include nuclear safety supplies, industrial safety, facility maintenance products, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Lynx is known for exceptional customer service, rapid response, and the ability to source hard-to-find products.
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Workspace Interiors
WorkSpace Interiors believes great workplace experiences begin with people. Since 1999, they have helped organizations create environments where people can do their best work. More than a commercial furniture provider, WorkSpace Interiors serves as a trusted workplace partner, helping customers confidently navigate workplace decisions through expertise, tailored solutions, and seamless project delivery. They take the time to understand each organization’s unique goals and challenges to create spaces that support both people and performance.
Built on long-term relationships, innovation, and a people-first mindset, they are committed to creating great experiences that enrich lives because they believe Success Begins Inside™
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TN² Updates & Opportunities
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Engage:
- Oak Ridge High School’s new nuclear and clean energy class is seeking industry support through guest speakers, tours, mentorships, and internships. Contact Kathy Foust.
- Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) K-2 Nuclear Energy Classroom Visits is seeking industry volunteers in Oak Ridge and Memphis. Contact Stephanie Zeiger.
- Roane State Community College needs adjunct professors to administer labs for the Nuclear Technician Program. Contact Joe Stainback.
Now Hiring:
- LIS Technologies - click here to view job listings
- Type One Energy - click here to view job listings
- Kyoto Fusioneering America's - click here to view job listings
Find TN²
- On the TN² LinkedIn page: Follow, tag, like, comment & repost
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— Heraclitus, Ancient Greek Philosopher
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