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NOVA call-out in Opinion Piece by Randy Boyd President of the University of Tennessee: UT: A key partner in Tennessee’s economic development story
Payson JohnstonNOVA was called out in the latest opinion piece by Randy Boyd, the President of…
The Power of Partnership with the NOVA Entrepreneur Center
shelleyb789b3f562In rural and economically challenged regions, entrepreneurship isn’t just about startingbusinesses it’s about creating opportunity…
Collaboration with UT Southern Students & Beyond
Payson JohnstonAs part of the NOVA program, we partner with high schools, TCATs, and Universities to…
The Metrics – Through Nov ’25
Payson JohnstonUpdated NOVA EC Metrics to Date for FY 26
November ’25 Update: Keeping it REAL!
Payson JohnstonDiscover What’s New at NOVA! 🚀 – Nov ’25 Monthly Join NOVA’s events and opportunities…
NOVA Entrepreneur Center: Empowering Rural Innovators in Tennessee
shelleyb789b3f562Big Ideas, Small Towns: The Nova Entrepreneur Center is Here! Something exciting is happening in…
Celebrating Innovation: Highlights from Our Startup Pitch Competition
shelleyb789b3f562On November 13, 2025, our community came together at Makeshift for an inspiring and high-energy…
The Rural Frontier Entrepreneurship (RFE) Concept was Presented at the ACBSP Conference in Knoxville, TN.
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October ’25 Update – Keeping it REAL
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Rural Frontier Entrepreneurship (RFE) in Southern Middle Tennessee
shelleyb789b3f562Across Tennessee’s southern and middle regions a new wave of innovation is taking root; one…
Pitch Your Business at the NOVA EC Start-Up Pitch Competition
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Come celebrate with NOVA!
Payson JohnstonThursday, Oct 2, 5pm @ Makeshift in Pulaski
Launch Tennessee adds Southern Middle Tennessee entrepreneur center
Payson JohnstonWith opening set for Pulaski, Launch Tennessee now has partners in all 9 regions of…
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