AI Tennessee empowers Tennesseans of all ages to build the skills and competencies they need to thrive in an AI-driven world.
By coordinating strategic programming in alignment with the U.S. Department of Labor’s five foundational content areas and seven delivery principles for AI literacy, we are helping our state cultivate a robust workforce of professionals who can fill newly created high-impact jobs.
Below you’ll find a variety of public resources and learning opportunities for all ages and industries to elevate their AI competencies.
Learning Opportunities
AI Training for Everyone
Make America AI Ready
A free, 1-week AI literacy course for every American worker — delivered entirely by text message. No laptop or internet needed. Just your phone.
THRIVE-AI
THRIVE-AI delivers interdisciplinary training in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) alongside access to National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot capabilities. Through collaborative workshops, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, the initiative tackles critical, Tennessee-specific health challenges—including chronic diseases, maternal and infant health, and care access in underserved rural and urban areas. By uniting medical, biotechnological, computational, and cyberinfrastructure expertise, THRIVE-AI fosters innovative, AI-driven solutions to improve regional health outcomes.
Bridging Minds and Machines
Bridging Minds and Machines brings together the Tennessee Board of Regent’s systemwide resources for exploring and applying artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, and daily work.
K-12
Tennessee is leading the national effort to bring AI education to all K–12 students, shaping how teachers and students develop AI literacy, creativity, and critical thinking.
Appalachian AI Corps
Educational modules designed to empower Appalachian communities through AI and technology.
Collegiate & Beyond
AI Tennessee and UTK are committed to preparing Tennesseans to fill evolving and emerging roles that strengthen the economy.
Explore AI-focused undergraduate and graduate programs: