Tennessee Water Resources Research Center

09/16/2026

🌱 Upcoming Seminar: Measuring Water from Soil to Sky 🌤️💧

Join us for an educational seminar exploring why tracking water throughout the soil–plant–atmosphere system is vital! We'll cover soil moisture, infiltration, and actual ET, showing how better data supports sustainable agriculture, irrigation, and water-resource management.

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Room ANR 101A

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn!

08/17/2026

07/14/2026

TNWRRC will be there! Be sure to stop by and visit our booth in the Exhibit Hall!

🔥 The momentum keeps building for WPC26!

With 2,000+ attendees already registered, this year's conference is on track to be our largest and most exciting yet.

Get ready for an incredible lineup of presenters, hands-on workshops, technical sessions, and networking opportunities designed to help you learn, connect, and thrive.

The excitement doesn't stop there—the Golf Tournament is sold out, Water Facility Tours are full, and the Exhibit Hall has officially sold out, reflecting the tremendous enthusiasm surrounding this year's event.

Don't miss your chance to be part of one of the premier gatherings of water professionals in the region. Join us in Lexington for an unforgettable week of education, networking, and industry innovation!

If you haven't registered yet, now's the time—we can't wait to see you in Lexington!

https://kytnwpc.swoogo.com/wpc26/9869825?i=tW09Xdgq1tIxhuFtK44CxwGVcAqJejeU

07/14/2026

🌊 Predicting River Temperatures with AI! 🌡️🐟

We’re proud to share that TNWRRC’s Dr. Jon Hathaway recently collaborated with the UTK Tickle College of Engineering to develop ReForM, a groundbreaking new forecasting model!

Tasked by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), this AI-driven tool predicts river temperatures over extended periods. Here is why it's a game-changer:

⚡ Saves Energy Costs: Helps power plants plan cooling operations ahead of time.

🌲 Protects Aquatic Life: Ensures plants operate within strict environmental regulations to keep vulnerable river ecosystems safe.

🤖 Smart Tech: Uses machine learning to remain highly accurate, even if physical river sensors fail.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://tickle.utk.edu/news/tce-group-develops-novel-forecasting-model-to-predict-river-temperature/

A UT group has developed a model that delivers river temperature predictions that can potentially help power plants and consumers save money.

07/07/2026

Not all stormwater solutions are underground.

Rain gardens help capture runoff, allowing water to soak into the ground instead of flowing directly into storm drains.

Visit Tennessee Smart Yards website to learn about native plants and how to plan your rain garden.

https://tnyards.utk.edu/

06/27/2026

We're here at Seven Islands Park for Mussel Fest! Be sure to come by and visit our booth, we've got lots of cool handouts and swag! 💧

06/26/2026

📰 The latest edition of the TNWRRC Newsletter is officially out! 🌊✨

Catch up on the latest in Tennessee water research, local infrastructure projects, upcoming webinars, and new funding opportunities.

Don't miss out on next month's updates—make sure to read through and use the subscription link inside to join our mailing list! 📬👇

🔗 Read the latest edition here: https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Monthly-News-from-the-TNWRRC---.html?soid=1142295113981&aid=WwruBUXHT5o

06/24/2026

We're Hiring! Join the Tennessee Water Resources Research team! 🌊💼

As shown in our "Now Hiring.jpg" announcement, the Water Center is currently looking for qualified individuals to fill two open positions:
🔹 Research Specialist
🔹 Research Assistant

If you are passionate about protecting Tennessee's water resources, we want to hear from you! Applications will remain open until an adequate number of qualified applicants have applied.

👉 Apply now at the links below:

Research Specialist: https://fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/8205/?keyword=water&mode=location

Research Assistant: https://fa-ewlq-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/8204/?keyword=water&mode=location

06/22/2026

📢 Happening TOMORROW! 💧

There is still time to secure your spot for tomorrow's live TNWRRC training webinar!

What we’ll cover:
🔹 Essential updates on water resources management and local watershed data.
🔹 Practical strategies for staying compliant with state environmental regulations.
🔹 Actionable insights for engineers, municipal staff, and environmental professionals.

Whether you're looking to earn professional development hours, sharpen your technical skills, or network with fellow water professionals across Tennessee, you won't want to miss this session.

🗓️ Date: Tomorrow, Tuesday June 23 @ 8:00am ET
💻 Where: Live via Zoom

🔗 Register Here: https://tennessee.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1HcUyeheQaykgpBMgDcOVQ #/registration

06/10/2026