Tennessee House: Nooga in the morning, Nash at night

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Join us Saturday, March 8 from 10 AM - 11 PM for a day full of Chattanooga and Nashville! *THE TENNESSEE HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 3 PM - 5 PM FOR A MIDDAY RESET.

Nooga in the morning, Nash at night

Saturday morning is all about Chattanooga, one of America’s most beautiful cities – and home to some of the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere. The sun may be going down but things are heating up at the Tennessee House as all things Nashville take the stage, from a preview of Oracle’s groundbreaking world headquarters coming to town to a late-night line dancing class paying tribute to the Opry’s 100th anniversary.

What is the Tennessee House?

#TNHouse will celebrate what's happening in innovation and creativity across Tennessee – with programming blocks spotlighting Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis. Join us and raise a glass with the creative vanguards who power the Volunteer State’s startup ecosystem and shape the in-demand culture blossoming. Enjoy electrifying discussions with game changers, get up close with tomorrow’s powerhouse companies, grab some sweet exclusive swag, and more! Visit tn.house for more information.

*Please note that registration does not guarantee entry, as capacity is limited. SXSW Badges are not required to register but SXSW Badge Holders will be granted priority entry.

Meet your Host

Tennessee House is hosted by Launch Tennessee, Tennessee's hub for startups and Innovation

LaunchTN is a 501c3 that supports the startup ecosystem through capital, connections, and commercialization. Learn more at launchtn.org.

Tennessee House is powered by:

The University of Tennessee Knoxville

Info: The first half of Saturday is all about Chattanooga, one of America’s most beautiful cities – and home to some of the fastest internet service in the Western Hemisphere. TN House opens at 10 a.m. with chicken & waffle bites for breakfast.

Info: Chattanooga’s deep-rooted spirit of innovation is especially visible in the region’s commitment to sustainable mobility. This conversation, hosted by Chattown’s entrepreneur center The Company Lab and moderated by their CEO Tasia Malakasis, features participants from Motoring Lab, Tranco, and Volkswagen.

Info: Pay tribute to the unparalleled legacy of the Moon Pie. Enjoy samples of Chattanooga’s favorite hometown snack and get a taste of their brand new flavor, weeks before it’s available anywhere. Plus, face off in a heated game of Chattanooga & Moon Pie trivia for the chance to win special prizes!

Info: Move at the speed of quantum with this expert look at the state-of-the-art supercomputing hub being created in Chattanooga and the breakthroughs that will drive tomorrow’s reality, featuring leadership from the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative, EPB, IonQ, and Qubitekk. Explore a quantum startup’s journey to acquisition and lessons learned along the way.

Info: Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly takes the stage to host a showcase of exciting and groundbreaking startups from the Chattanooga region. Hear from the founders, see them show off their technology, and get a firsthand look at what’s next in Southeastern Tennessee.

Info: Tennessee House will close at 3:00 for a brief break to allow our squad of well-trained raccoons to reset for the evening’s programming. Doors will reopen at 5:00, for our Nashville night of programming.

Info: The sun may be going down but things are heating up at the Tennessee House as all things Nashville take the stage, from a preview of Oracle’s groundbreaking world headquarters coming to town to a late-night line dancing class paying tribute to the Opry’s 100th anniversary. Doors open at 5:00 with hors d'oeuvres including fried pickles, candied bacon, and Nashville hot cauliflower.

Info: The global software giant made headlines all over the globe when it announced that the company’s planned Nashville campus would serve as their world headquarters. Now, hear from Oracle leadership about why Nashville, what they hope to bring to Music City, and what a future rooted in Tennessee will look like.

Info: There might not be a secret recipe for startup success but there’s no denying that several of Nashville’s most enterprising entrepreneurs and thriving new companies lean into creativity, craft, and ingenuity. Hear from companies across numerous industries and sectors about the special skill set that has allowed them to flourish in Music City and how the Nashville mindset might just be the secret ingredient.

Info: In recent years, Nashville has seen a robust portfolio of startups rise and begin to scale with exciting momentum and buzz. We’ve gathered a handful of their founders to showcase their businesses and offer an up-close look at the future.

Info: In 2024, Hip Hop Karaoke, a Nashville smash since 2019, blew the roof of Tennessee House. Now, the team behind the sensation is back with more jams, louder amps, and an unforgettable party you won’t want to miss!

Info: In 2025, Nashville institution and Country Music’s biggest stage, the Grand Ole Opry, is celebrating their 100th anniversary. Join in on this once-in-a-lifetime celebration with a late-night line dance class, set to an exclusive soundtrack of the country’s biggest hits over the last 100 years, remixed like you’ve never heard them before.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Electric Shuffle Austin, 91 Red River Street, Austin, United States