TEDxKnoxville: Unearthing Creativity celebrates local innovators redefining creativity in the Appalachian Highlands, inspiring bold thinking and connection to shape Knoxville’s vibrant future.

TEDxKnoxville: Unearthing Creativity is a celebration of the thinkers, makers, and dreamers shaping the pulse of our city and reimagining what creativity means in the Appalachian Highlands.
Our speakers represent the vast and dynamic spirit of this city — individuals forging new paths of thought, design, and expression that reflect both where we’ve come from and where we’re heading. Together, they embody the creative energy that continues to shape our community’s identity and future. Unearthing Creativity is more than a theme — it’s an invitation. To listen deeply. To think boldly. To rediscover the creative force that connects us all. Join us as ideas take root, voices rise, and Knoxville’s imagination unfolds. Let’s unearth creativity — and see what grows when inspiration meets intention.