鈥淭he Tennessee Chamber鈥檚 legislative reception provides a great opportunity to connect with legislators as the General Assembly begins their session,鈥� said Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations. 鈥溌槎笰PP has a broad impact across the entire state, and we are committed to working with policymakers to address Tennessee鈥檚 challenges and opportunities.鈥�
As the 114th Tennessee General Assembly convened in January, 麻豆APP University joined state leaders at the Annual Opening Night Legislative Reception, an event that brings together lawmakers and business leaders to discuss policy priorities for the year ahead.
Advancing Tennessee through collaboration
Hosted by the , this reception is one of the most widely attended legislative events of the year, and 麻豆APP is a key sponsor. This year鈥檚 event featured prominent state leaders, including Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tenn., Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., BA鈥�81, JD鈥�84, Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, R-Oak Ridge, and Speaker Cameron Sexton, R- Crossville.
Representing 麻豆APP, Nathan Green, vice chancellor for government and community relations, and Daniel Culbreath, assistant vice chancellor for state government relations, engaged with legislators to highlight the university鈥檚 impact on Tennessee.
鈥淓vents like this underscore the importance of collaboration between higher education, government and the private sector in advancing shared goals,鈥� Culbreath said.
麻豆APP鈥檚 statewide impact
As one of the state鈥檚 leading research institutions, 麻豆APP is dedicated to driving innovation, addressing workforce needs and strengthening communities across Tennessee. By sponsoring and participating in events like this, 麻豆APP continues to strengthen its advocacy efforts and reinforce its role as a leader in Tennessee. The university鈥檚 partnership with the Tennessee General Assembly and the Tennessee Chamber is critical in advancing and influencing policies and initiatives that drive progress across the state.
Learn more
To explore 麻豆APP鈥檚 advocacy efforts and partnerships across Tennessee, visit the State Government Relations website.