The UT Research Park was buzzing with energy as we hosted our very first Block Party, and what an incredible event it was! With over 200 of our brilliant tenants, partners, and friends in attendance, the evening was a vibrant testament to the strong, collaborative community we are proud to call our own.

The sound of laughter and conversation filled the air, proving that the spirit of innovation thrives not just in the lab, but through the connections we build with one another. We were even paid a special visit by a very famous bear who knows a thing or two about protecting our natural resources – Smokey Bear! His presence was a wonderful reminder of the impactful work being done right here by tenants like the USDA Forest Service.

A celebration of this scale wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our deepest gratitude to:

• TreisD
• First Horizon Bank
• Realty Trust Group
• MBI Companies Inc.
• Piper Communications
• Christman Constructors, Inc.
• University of Tennessee Research
• Kennerly, Montgomery & Finley, P.C.
• Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
• University of Tennessee Research Foundation – UTRF
• UT Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing

This inaugural event has set a wonderful precedent. Here’s to building upon this momentum and strengthening the bonds that make the UT Research Park a premier destination for scientific discovery and growth. The future of innovation in Tennessee has never looked brighter