Tennessee Department of Veterans Services to Host Veteran Ready Business Recognition Summit
The Tennessee Department of Veterans Services (TDVS) will host the Veteran Ready Business Recognition (VRBR) Summit on Wednesday, May 8, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST at Redemption Church, 3550 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Knoxville, TN.
This free event is open to all businesses—not just Veteran-owned organizations—interested in learning how to recruit, hire, and retain Service Members, Veterans, and their Families (SMVF). Attendees will gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to build a Veteran-Ready workplace and strengthen their workforce.
Opening remarks will be delivered by TDVS Commissioner Tommy Baker (Major General, Retired) and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs. Featured speakers include:
- Thomas Cauthen, Brigadier General (R), State Chair, ESGR
- Jon Snider, Director of Engagement & Workplace Programs, HCA Healthcare
- Justin Cook, Commercial Banker, First Horizon Bank
- Yasser Ayderis, Talent Acquisition Specialist, UT Medical Center
Key Topics Will Include:
- Networking with industry leaders
- Why SMVF bring unmatched talent to the workforce
- Best practices to recruit, hire, and retain SMVF talent
- The economic impact of Veterans in Tennessee
Whether you’re a small business, large corporation, or nonprofit organization, this summit offers practical guidance for building a stronger, more inclusive workforce.
Registration is required. Visit www.tn.gov/veteran for more information.
