UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm

🌟 MEET THE TEAM 🌟

As our team continues to grow, it felt like the right time to properly introduce the people behind the Park’s mission. We’re excited to launch our Meet the Team series and share the new and familiar faces helping shape the Park every day.

We’re starting with our President and CEO, Brett Malone. As the heart of the Park, Brett’s leadership, vision, and initiative have played a major role in building the momentum we have today. He joined the team in September 2024, and since then has helped strengthen research innovation, collaboration between academia and industry, and support the growth of commercial tenants across the Park. His dedication to innovation and building out our community continues to move the Park forward and shape what comes next.

On March 30th, the University of Tennessee hosted an EU Science Counselors Delegation representing more than 12 embassies and organizations as well as members of NCURA: National Council of University Research Administrators as part of a visit coordinated with UTK’s Office of Global Research, Innovation, and Partnerships (GRIP).

During their time in East Tennessee, the delegation toured numerous facilities including the UT Research Park to explore how research, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration are shaping the future of innovation in our region. Conversations highlighted the Park’s role in advancing new technologies, supporting research across numerous industries, and the ongoing development of innovation districts across Knoxville.

This visit also highlights a larger force taking place across East Tennessee, where research and strategic partnerships are creating new opportunities for talent, investment, and global collaboration.

As interest from international leaders continues to grow, the UT Research Park is proud to be part of a mission that takes research beyond the lab and into communities, industries, and markets around the world 🌎

Spring is officially here, and construction on the new TDOT interchange is taking shape!

The Park is getting greener, with new growth and visible progress shaping the landscape across UT Research Park.

These aerials by Innovations Southeast, Inc. show the evolving connection between UT Research Park and the Medical Center, highlighting the future of direct access between two communities rooted in research, innovation, and healthcare.

The future of the Peninsula is coming to life, and we are excited to continue sharing its growth!

Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2026 with a great food truck lineup.

Join us this month and support local vendors while enjoying lunch at the park.

*honking noises*

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You can almost feel the wind chill from these photos ❄️

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We had an absolute blast hosting the Park's first ever Block party. With over 200 attendees, this inaugural event proves what a strong scientific community we have and will continue to build!

Smokey Bear would agree 🐻
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A huge shoutout to the Sponsors that helped make this possible. Without you all, it couldn't have happened!

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

🚧 SPECIAL TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧

Starting Oct. 4, 2025 @ 12:01 am to Oct. 7, 2025 @ 6:00 am, all lanes northbound will be closed Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) will be 🚧 CLOSED 🚧 between John Sevier Highway and the UT Medical Center.

This closure is necessary to allow the contractor to blast, scale, and remove rock outcroppings on the roadways adjacent slope.

Looking forward to seeing you toMEOWrrow! A reminder to the Park, will be here from 7:30 am - 10:00 am! 🐱

It is our pleasure to welcome another mobile cafe to the Research Park this Summer - !

A portion of their proceeds support local veterinarians and animal shelters 🐱🐶

🚧 ALCOA HIGHWAY TRAFFIC UPDATE 🚧

Starting Today, July 21 - July 25, at 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., from Cherokee Trail to Woodson Drive (US 129/SR 115), road operations will take place.

Expect 20 minute intervals of rolling roadblocks, and delays. Plan and travel accordingly