The Future of Work is Human + AI You're Invited!
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM and MTC Engage shortly after
Location: The Fountains at Gateway, Murfreesboro, TN
Event Description:
As conversations about artificial intelligence continue to dominate headlines, many professionals and graduates are left wondering: What does this mean for my career?
Join us for The Future of Work is Human + AI, an engaging event that explores why the rise of AI doesn’t mean the end of human potential — it’s an opportunity to elevate it. Together, we’ll discuss:
- Why human intelligence, creativity, and empathy remain essential in every industry.
- How AI is reshaping the workforce and creating new opportunities rather than eliminating them.
- Practical strategies for recent grads and experienced professionals to build confidence, adaptability, and future-ready skills.
Airport STEAM Festival at the Murfreesboro Municipal Airport You're Invited!
Learn about what the Murfreesboro Airport does for the community. Explore different aircraft and engage in hands-on activities related to air travel. The Experimental Aircraft Association will be providing hotdogs, water, and chips for FREE for all who attend
October 18th, 2025
MTC ENGAGE You're Invited!
MTC Engage – September 30, 2025
📍 Heroes Den, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
⏰ 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Join us for MTC Engage, the Murfreesboro Technology Council’s monthly community event designed to spark conversations, build connections, and highlight the role of technology in shaping our region’s future.
MTC Engage at Bonefish Grill
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Bonefish Grill, 505 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Join the Murfreesboro Technology Council (MTC) for our next Engage networking event at Bonefish Grill! This is your opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the tech, business, and innovation community in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Whether you're a long-time member, a newcomer to the tech scene, or simply interested in the future of
Middle Tennessee’s growing tech ecosystem — this event is for you.
Enjoy light bites, meaningful conversations, and the chance to discover how
MTC is driving connection, education, and growth across the region.
AI Reimagined: From Data to Autonomous Agents
📅 Tuesday, August 26 | 🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Fountains at Gateway, Murfreesboro, TN
Join Charlie Apigian, PhD, Chief Data Scientist & Strategist at Data Inspire, for a strategic, plain-language look at the rapidly evolving data and AI landscape. Charlie will break down complex concepts into a simple, actionable framework, then guide you through a “jumpstart” program to integrate AI into your daily work and organizational strategy. You’ll explore AI strategy, generative AI, and the growing role of autonomous agents — plus see live demos of agents in action.
MTC Engage: July 2025
Join the Murfreesboro Technology Council for an evening of casual conversation, fried chicken, and meaningful local connections. Whether you’re in tech, support the tech ecosystem, or just want to network with regional professionals, this event is your chance to connect in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
📍Champy’s Chicken
1290 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
💼 Casual networking | 🍗Great food | 🤝Local connections
Special thanks to our sponsor, NHC, for making this event possible!
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MTC Engage: Sunset Social
✨ MTC Engage: Sunset Social
🗓️ Tuesday, June 24
🕒 5–6:30PM Social
📍 Fountains @ Gateway – 4th Floor Plaza Room + Outdoor Deck
We’re back with our biggest education event of the year — and this time, we’re changing up networking as you know it.
💡 Shauna Sprague (TEDx speaker + automation queen) will deliver our Education series from 3-5pm… Then stick around for the social!
Then we take it outside… 🌇
Connect with local tech pros, enjoy the sunset, and experience a fresh take on intentional networking.
This is not your average Tuesday.
May – MTC Engage
Heroes Den
1257 NW. Broad St.
Mufreesboro TN 37129
🎉 The biggest mixer of the year (so far!) is headed to Heroes Den @ 1257 NW Broad St on May 27 — and you’re invited!
Join us for a night of connection, community, and celebration as we toast to growth with some of Middle Tennessee’s most dynamic professionals.
💥 Special thanks to our community sponsors who make this event possible:
Gold Sponsors
✨ Middle Tennessee Electric
✨ Amanda Howell Agency – Marketing Agency
✨ KK Fitness – Personal Trainer (Logo coming soon!)
Silver Sponsor
🥈 Pinnacle Financial Partners – Personal & Business Banking
Bronze Sponsors
🥉 Info Rule Social Media – Social Media Strategy
🥉 Eagle Communications Inc – Cybersecurity, UCaaS & Cloud Consulting
🥉 Alexa’s Cleaning Service
🥉 UR Tech Now
🎟️ Save your spot, tag a +1, and get ready to Engage!
InfoSec Nashville TecBytes – Capture The Flag
Put Your Cybersecurity Skills to the Test at InfoSec Nashville TecBytes!
Join ISSA Middle Tennessee for an exciting afternoon of hands-on learning and friendly competition at our upcoming Capture The Flag (CTF) event, proudly sponsored by Corelight. Tackle real-world security challenges, explore the power of Zeek, and connect with cybersecurity professionals from across the region.
Date & Time:
Monday, May 20 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location:
Fountains at Gateway
1500 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN
Who Should Attend:
All tech professionals are welcome, but this session is strongly recommended for those with intermediate to advanced experience in incident response.
What to Bring:
A laptop is required to fully participate in the CTF competition.
Why You Should Join:
Compete for prizes
Sharpen your cybersecurity skills
Expand your professional network
Discover tools and techniques used by experts in the field
Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself or connect with the InfoSec community, this is an event you won’t want to miss! RSVP here.
MTC Engage – April 2025
Join us for an engaging evening of networking, collaboration, and meaningful conversations at our monthly MTC Engage Event! Hosted at the historic Center for the Arts, this event is designed to bring together technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to foster connections and share insights.
📅 Date: April 29, 2025
📍 Location: The Center for the Arts
🏛 Address: 110 West College St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
What to Expect:
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals and innovators
- Casual Conversations: Share ideas and discuss industry trends in a relaxed setting
- Food & Drinks: Light refreshments provided
Event Sponsors
A special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible:
💡 Sparkle Innovations – Managed IT Provider
💡 UR Tech Now – Managed IT Provider
💡 Tech Bird Consultants – IT Consultant
💡 United Communications – Internet Service Provider
MTC Engage – March 2025
Are you who we need to connect with to grow the technology industry in Middle Tennessee?
📢 Technology drives economic growth! Connect with industry professionals, city leaders, and the workforce shaping the future of Murfreesboro’s tech economy. Join us for insightful conversations, networking, and collaboration opportunities that fuel innovation and local business success.
WHERE: Jonathan’s Grille, 2911 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
WHEN: March 25, 2025
TIME: 5:30PM – 7PM Central
COST: FREE
✅ RSVP today! Let’s build the future of tech together.
MTC Engage – February 2025
Join Us on February 25 at the TN Golf Station!
WHERE: TN Golf Station, 1276 NW Broad Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
WHEN: February 25, 2025
TIME: 5:30PM – 7PM Central
COST: FREE
Sponsored By Chase Salas: One Digital Insurance – 615-515-3317
Join us for this tech-centric event. There will be wings and discussions on the future of technology in the community!
All are Welcome! Get your FREE Ticket today so we know how many will be in attendance! For more information on TN Golf Station, visit tngolfstation.com.
Highlights from 2024 include:
* Donated hundreds of laptops to schools.
* Connected new employers to new employees.
* Held multiple public education events on AI and Security.
* Supported key county STEM and education initiatives.
* Donated Servers to the Schools for student education and AI programs
* Celebrated the year with all new tech awards! (We cant wait to let you know the nominees for 2025)
Let’s get Social at the Murfreesboro Datacenter 2025
WHERE: DataSuites Datacenters
1020 W. College St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
WHEN: January 28th, 2025.
TIME: 5:30PM – 7PM Central
Join us for this tech-centric event. There will be food and drinks, tours of the Datacenter and discussions on the future of technology in the community!
A FREE LAPTOP WILL BE GIVEN AWAY!!
All are Welcome! Please RSVP so we know how many will be in attendance! For more information on the Datacenter, please see mydatasuites.com
Highlights from 2024 include:
* Donated hundreds of laptops to schools.
* Connected new employers to new employees.
* Held multiple public education events on AI and Security.
* Supported key county STEM and education initiatives.
* Donated Servers to the Schools for student education and AI programs
* Celebrated the year with all new tech awards! (We cant wait to let you know the nominees for 2025)
Murfreesboro Technology Awards Ceremony 2024!
The Murfreesboro Technology Council is hosting its inaugural MTC Awards in 2024 for the Middle Tennessee Community. We will be celebrating the technologies and technologists!
For additional information, please see the website, MTCAwards.com including sponsorship information and award candidate nominations!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
MTC PRESENTS: SEPTEMBER NETWORKING SOCIAL! Join for appetizers, great company, and conversations.
Join Us for appetizers, great company, and conversations.
Tuesday,
September 24th, 2024
5:30pm – 7:00pm CST
A FREE LAPTOP WILL BE GIVEN AWAY!!
Food will be served: Cash Bar!
All are Welcome! Please RSVP so we know how many will be in attendance!
August 2024 Networking Social
Free
Join us for the Murfreesboro Technology Council Monthly Networking Social on Tuesday, August 27, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at Party Foul!
Network with local professionals and support our local students through a school supply drive. Kids are welcome. Sponsored by Murfreesboro Technology Council and NHC
July 2024 Networking Social
WHERE: Barfield Crescent Park (Pavilion 1)
697 Veterans Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
WHEN: July 30, 2024
TIME: 5:30PM – 7PM Central
Join us at the park for hot dogs, great company, and conversations!!
All are Welcome, including kids!
Please RSVP so we know how many will be in attendance!
Attendees are encouraged to bring school supplies to support local City Schools. Visit https://cityschools.net/student-info/supply-lists for a complete school supply list.
Amazon Presents: Shauna Sprague: Automate EVERYTHING! Your Work, Your Home, Your Life.
When: July 30 2024, 3p -5p
Where: the Plaza Room first floor Fountains at Gateway.
The MTC is excited about our biggest education event of the year. Shauna Sprague is a notable figure in the IT world with over 20 years of experience, specializing in IT leadership, strategic planning, and technology management. Her expertise extends to process improvement, automation, and efficiency, consistently elevating the organizations she has served. A key aspect of Shauna’s career is her dedication to making Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data automation accessible and user-friendly, simplifying complex concepts through workshops and talks. Passionate about diversity, she advocates for women in technology, mentoring and championing their visibility and advancement. Shauna’s influence is marked not only by her professional achievements but also by her commitment to fostering an inclusive tech world, empowering individuals, and driving innovation.
Shauna will discuss the act of thinking and automating everything in your business and personal life. What would you do if you could get half your day back? Join us and find out!
This event will be followed by the MTC Social at Barfield Crescent Park for music and ice cream! Register Here: https://murfreesborotechnology.com/event/july-2024-networking-social/
June 2024 Networking Social
Join us on Tuesday, June 25, at 5:30 PM as we gather to network together!!!
WHERE: Jonathan’s Grille at The Avenue (Murfreesboro)
WHEN: June 25, 2024
TIME: 5:30PM – 7PM (CST)
Join us for refreshments, great company and inspiring conversations!!
All are Welcome!
Please RSVP so we know how many will be in attendance!
Girls Code Hackathon
2025 PLATINUM SPONSORS:
