2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Contest
The winner will be announced at the Tennessee Manufacturing Excellence Luncheon. Finalists are recognized and celebrated for their innovation and contribution to Tennessee manufacturing.
The Top 4 finalists in the contest will be required to participate in the filming of a short promotional video highlighting their company and product. By participating, finalists grant permission for all photos, video footage, and related content captured as part of the contest to be used by the contest organizers for promotional, marketing, and publicity purposes related to the Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee contest.
June
June 16
Nominations Open
June 30
Nominations Close
July
July 14
Nominees
Announced
July 15
Popular Voting
Round Begins
July 29
Popular Voting
Round Ends
August
August 4
Top 16
Announced
August 5
Top 16
Voting Begins
August 12
Top 16
Voting Ends
August 14
Top 8
Announced
August 15
Top 8
Voting Begins
August 22
Top 8
Voting Ends
September
September 8
Top 4
Announced
September 9
Final Voting
Round Begins
September 24
Final Voting
Round Ends
September 30
