By helping inventors bring their ideas to life, the TIA aids the advancement of technology throughout Tennessee with its accompanying economic growth. Toward this end, TIA provides information, guidance, and encouragement to those involved in innovation. It is a chartered non-profit organization in the State of Tennessee composed of inventors and other persons interested in the innovation process.
For over 35 years, we have been providing guidance and encouragement to help inventors navigate the their ideas to life.
Our network of members, partners, subject matter experts, and contacts include independent inventors, small business developers, designers, engineers, scientists, patent agents and attorneys, model makers, graphic artists, and modelers that provide a broad span of expertise that ranges from high-tech 3D printing to low-tech golf swing and fishing aids.
Even if you do not have an invention, you are welcome to join the TIA!
The Tennessee Inventors Association is a Tennessee 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation chartered in 1984. Dedicated to supporting and promoting independent inventors. . We have members from Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Bristol, Johnson City, Morristown, and as far away as Ohio and Virginia. The Tennessee Inventors Association is a great resource for inventors, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
The TIA meets monthly on the fourth Saturday at 10 am in Knoxville, Tennessee. The TIA meets at the Cedar Bluff campus of (LMU).
Visitors are always welcome!
“TIA does not endorse or recommend any entity or products.”
Meet The 2019 TIA Board Members
Board members volunteer their time and expertise in helping like minded entrepreneurs, inspired inventors come together to network and learn!
Keith Waters
AJ Beal
TIA Vice President
Patented Inventor
The Beal Engine
Entrepreneur
Dale Burress
TIA Treasurer
TIA Board Member
Advisory Committee
Patented Inventor
The Trailer Ball
Author | Entrepreneur
John Cleaves
TIA Board Member
Advisory Committee
Patented Inventor
The Table Trieve
Entrepreneur
Holly A. Shaw
TIA Board Member
Advisory Committee
IT/Network Administration
Patented Co-Inventor
Medical Device | Bandage Wrap
Jimmy Cochran
TIA Board Member
Advisory Committee
Patented Inventor
Hooky Fishing Device
Entrepreneur
Eddie Turner
TIA Board Member
Advisory Committee
Patented Inventor
The Smart Dolly
Entrepreneur
Michelle Roberts
TIA Board Member
Advisory Committee
TIA Social Media FB/Instagram
Owner/CEO BandKeeper
Entrepreneur
2019 TIA WEBSITE | SOCIAL MEDIA SUPPORT TEAM
Tom Kulaga
Holly A. Shaw
AJ Beal
Keith Waters
Michelle Roberts
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CURRENTLY BOOKING SPEAKERS FOR 2019
Questions? Interested in being a TIA Guest Speaker?
Contact Keith Waters, TIA President
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