Tenn. Economic Dept. Issues Commentary: Why Tennessee Built an Office of Innovation
August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following commentary by Nathan Buttrey, senior advisor to the commissioner of the Office of Innovation:
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Why Tennessee Built an Office of Innovation
Every state says it wants to be more innovative. Fewer are willing to ask what that actually requires of state government, beyond just the companies they're recruiting.
Early last ye . . .
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Why Tennessee Built an Office of Innovation
Every state says it wants to be more innovative. Fewer are willing to ask what that actually requires of state government, beyond just the companies they're recruiting.
Early last ye . . .