Tennessee House: Knox Night

The is back. Celebrate what's happening in innovation and creativity across Tennessee, enjoy bless-your-heart hospitality, and proudly plant your Tennessee roots in the Texas soil.

We’re kicking things off with a trip east. Wear your UT orange for a friendly competition as Knoxville goes head-to-head with Austin. Our Tennessee House raccoon mascot became THE breakout star of SXSW 2024 – but sadly, he remained anonymous… Cast a vote in our heated election of user-submitted monikers and help give this four-legged icon a name!

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: “Rocky Top, you'll always be home sweet home to me…”

Here’s your chance to live that East Tennessee life and prove your deep-seeded loyalty to the Vols as we bring a taste of Neyland Stadium to Red River St. C’mon out to raise a glass to the friendly rivalry as Knoxville goes head-to-head with the Longhorns of Austin. Wear your UT orange for a custom Tennessee House whiskey cocktail. Plus, grab a bottle of limited-edition Tennessee Orange nail polish, custom-mixed by TN startup Blank Beauty.

Info: You know him, you love him… but what do you call him? Our Tennessee House raccoon mascot became THE breakout star of SXSW 2024 – but sadly, he remained anonymous… Cast a vote in our heated election of user-submitted monikers and help give this four-legged icon a name!

Host or Publisher Launch Tennessee