鈥淭he Tennessee Chamber鈥檚 legislative reception provides a great opportunity to connect with legislators as the General Assembly begins their session,鈥� said Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations. 鈥湽� has a broad impact across the entire state, and we are committed to working with policymakers to address Tennessee鈥檚 challenges and opportunities.鈥�
As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convened in January, 国产原创 joined state leaders at the Annual Opening Night Legislative Reception, an event that brings together lawmakers and business leaders to discuss policy priorities for the year ahead.
Advancing Tennessee through collaboration
Hosted by the , this reception is one of the most widely attended legislative events of the year, and 国产原创 is a key sponsor. This year鈥檚 event featured prominent state leaders, including Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tenn., Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., BA鈥�81, JD鈥�84, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, and Speaker Cameron Sexton, R- Crossville.
Representing 国产原创, Nathan Green, vice chancellor for government and community relations, and Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations, engaged with legislators to highlight the university鈥檚 impact on Tennessee.
鈥淓vents like this underscore the importance of collaboration between higher education, government and the private sector in advancing shared goals,鈥� Culbreath said.
国产原创鈥檚 statewide impact
As one of the state鈥檚 leading research institutions, 国产原创 is dedicated to driving innovation, addressing workforce needs and strengthening communities across Tennessee. By sponsoring and participating in events like this, 国产原创 continues to strengthen its advocacy efforts and reinforce its role as a leader in Tennessee. The university鈥檚 partnership with the Tennessee General Assembly and the Tennessee Chamber is critical in advancing and influencing policies and initiatives that drive progress across the state.
Learn more
To explore 国产原创鈥檚 advocacy efforts and partnerships across Tennessee, visit the State Government Relations website.