TNToolkits & Guides
AI in K-12 Education: What Districts Need to Know
Tennessee Department of Education
A TDOE briefing for district leaders on the state's approach to AI in schools. It includes a District AI Readiness Snapshot, an AI Model Policy Checklist, and next steps: inventory AI use, set data and oversight boundaries, and pick initial use cases.
TNToolkits & Guides
AI in Manufacturing Workforce Certificate
University of Tennessee, Center for Industrial Services / TMEP
A 16-week, fully online, asynchronous UT certificate for engineers, supervisors, technicians and operations leaders, with no coding required. The current cohort runs October 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027, with discounts for companies enrolling 15 or more people.
TNStandards & Frameworks
Tennessee AI Advisory Council Action Plan (November 2025)
Tennessee AI Advisory Council
The state's first AI Action Plan, approved November 17, 2025, rests on four pillars: AI pilots and modernization, data and compute readiness, workforce and change enablement, and safety, security and accountability. The council will report annually through 2028.
TNStandards & Frameworks
Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration
Co-chaired by the Commissioner of Finance and Administration and the State CIO, the council recommends AI policies and strategies for state government and posts its charter, meeting agendas and reports. Contact: Gen.ai@tn.gov.
TNGrants & Funding
TNWorks Talent Accelerator and TNTalent Training Grants
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Launched October 13, 2026, the TNWorks Talent Accelerator connects employers with training providers and grant-supported enrollment. TNTalent, funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, offsets incumbent-worker training costs in nuclear energy, AI infrastructure and advanced manufacturing.