Stuart C. McWhorter

"From aerospace and advanced manufacturing to nuclear energy and quantum technologies, Tennessee has built an ecosystem that uniquely positions our state to support this mission. Pursuing the U.S. Space Academy is about more than attracting a historic investment. It’s about strengthening our innovation economy, creating new opportunities for Tennesseans and helping shape the future of American space exploration for generations to come.” 🚀 - Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter

.@billboard released its 2026 top music business schools, and Tennessee ranks in the top 3 locations globally with not one, not two, but FIVE on the list: 🎶 @BelmontUniv 🎶 @MTSU 🎶 @RhodesCollege 🎶 @TSUedu 🎶 @uofmemphis Our state continues to lead when it comes to the music and entertainment industry. 🎤 See the full list: billboard.com/pro/top-music-…

#GovCon26 was one for the books! 🎉 From record attendance and representation from all 95 counties to outstanding hospitality from Chattanooga, this year’s conference brought Tennessee together in a big way. Hear from Deputy Governor/TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter as he recaps #GovCon26 and shares what makes Chattanooga a standout destination for companies across the globe. Thanks to everyone who made this year’s conference one to remember. See you in Nashville for #GovCon27! 😎

Deputy Governor/TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter was at the @wkforum in Seoul, South Korea, this week, forging new relationships with business leaders across the country. South Korea has been Tennessee’s No. 1 foreign direct investment partner since 2019, investing more than $11.5 billion and creating nearly 5,000 jobs across the state. Learn more in the Commissioner’s latest #McWhorterOnTheMove ⬇️

Ever wondered how Tennessee became one of the premiere destinations for companies across the globe? In his appearance with @kylematthewsceo on the Matthews Mentality Podcast, Deputy Gov. and TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter breaks down why companies move here, how states compete for economic development projects, how Tennessee coordinates across multiple agencies and so much more. Listen to the entire episode: thematthewsmentalitypodcast.…

Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter was honored to help kick off the @TNChamber's Public Affairs Conference this week as keynote speaker during the opening reception. The evening brought together business and community leaders from across the state for meaningful conversations about Tennessee’s continued momentum and the work ahead as we keep shaping what’s next for the Volunteer State. 👏

Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter and members of our team joined @tnsecofstate Tre Hargett and @SenJohnson for a visit to Rock Nashville to see the incredible progress happening on campus. 🎸 🎶 From nearing tenant capacity to rehearsal rooms filled with artists and performers, Rock Nashville is quickly becoming a hub for Tennessee’s music and entertainment industry. With industry partners and companies onsite to support, collaborate and help talent grow, this campus is another exciting example of the creative energy and business momentum driving Tennessee forward. 🙌

In case you missed it, the 2026 @bizfacilities Annual Rankings are out, and Tennessee was recognized as one of the best places in America to do business, with national recognition for our strengths in automotive, nuclear energy, critical minerals and overall business climate. 🎉 But as Deputy Governor/@CommishTNECD Stuart C. McWhorter shares, our success is about more than rankings. It’s about what a competitive economy delivers for Tennesseans: more investment, better jobs, stronger communities and greater opportunity. Together, with partners across all 95 counties, we’re building a Tennessee that can compete and win for the next generation. 🤝

Innovation isn’t a future aspiration in Tennessee. It’s already driving our economy. 💪 From nuclear and quantum to AI, advanced materials and life sciences, Tennessee companies, researchers and institutions are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. TNECD’s Office of Innovation was created to connect that momentum, support it and help it grow. In this new article, Nathan Buttrey, Senior Advisor to the Commissioner for TNECD’s Office of Innovation, shares why Tennessee created the office, the strategy guiding its work and how the state is turning that strategy into action. 🎉 Read more: tnecd.com/news/why-tennessee…

When @FIFAcom prepared for the largest World Cup in history, it faced a challenge: developing playing surfaces that could withstand intense competition while prioritizing player safety and performance. The solution came, in part, from Tennessee. ⚽ Research from @UTKnoxville helped shape the turfgrass used across 16 World Cup stadiums in three countries, demonstrating how Tennessee innovation is solving real-world challenges on a global stage. It's another example of what happens when world-class research meets industry collaboration—creating opportunities for students, delivering solutions for global partners and strengthening Tennessee's innovation economy. 💪 Read more: bit.ly/4vJorDz

World champions trained here. 🏆⚽ Before capturing the 2026 FIFA World Cup title, Spain called @Chattanooga_gov home, choosing @baylorschool as its training base for nearly five weeks. The visit brought 125+ international media representatives from around the world, supported local hotels, restaurants and businesses and showcased Tennessee to a global audience. From attracting business investment to hosting world-class talent, Tennessee continues to prove it's a destination where opportunity thrives. 👏 Read more: forbes.com/sites/samleveridg…

Tennessee continues to prove it's one of the best places in America to do business. 💪 We're proud to see the Volunteer State land at #9 in @CNBC's 2026 America's Top States for Business ranking, a testament to our strong economy, world-class workforce, strategic location and commitment to creating an environment where businesses can grow and succeed. 🎉 Learn more: cnbc.com/2026/07/09/americas…

"Without TNECD, this program would be impossible,' Oxner said. 'We’re a rural school in a distressed county, and there is no way, as a school district, that we could put this type of program together.'" In Bledsoe County, community leaders are utilizing a TNECD Digital Skills, Education and Workforce (DSEW) grant to institute drone and fiber optics courses at its high school, an investment that is powering real change on the ground. Since 2019, TNECD has awarded more than $1 billion in funding to expand broadband infrastructure and digital skills across Tennessee. Read more as we highlight our latest feature on the #Roadto100 and see how connectivity is transforming lives in every corner of the state: tnecd.com/news/road-to-100-c…

This week, Tennessee was showcased at the @IAmBiotech International Convention in San Diego, the world's largest and most comprehensive biotechnology event. Bringing together more than 20,000 industry leaders from around the globe, BIO provides an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and highlight Tennessee's leadership in the life sciences sector. 🧪 🧬 Tennessee continues to build on its momentum as a hub for biotechnology and bioscience innovation. Our state ranks in the top 20% nationally for Bioscience R&D, is home to more than 12,000 life sciences jobs and 74% of all research conducted in Tennessee is bioscience-related. We're proud to represent Tennessee on the global stage and share why companies continue to invest and grow here. 🙌 #BIO2026 @LifeSciTN @nashchamber @ORNL @LaunchTN @UTKnoxville @VanderbiltU @etsu @tennesseetech @MTSU

Congratulations to @tnentertains on unveiling its new logo. 🙌 We’re excited to see this new chapter for TEC and the continued growth of Tennessee’s music, television, film and creative production industries. 🎉