TEDxTullahoma

06/20/2024

One of the most inspiring Talks I have ever heard -- We were so honored that Renee Bruns joined us this year!

What do we do when we finally get everything we want only to feel regret and disappointment? In this TEDx talk, Renee shares her highs and lows of her journ...

06/19/2024

A powerful talk that everyone -- especially mothers -- need to hear. What did your pregnancies say about your health?

Mothers with gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm birth often fall into a healthcare gap post-childbirth. The triggers for these complications do ...

06/18/2024

A highly engaging Talk from Tara Heaton! Stay tuned for more!

When Tara Heaton’s daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy, she became consumed withstudying the brain as it relates to memory, habits, and human behavior. It w...

06/08/2024

Our first video of TEDxTullahoma is up! Stay tuned for more!

Industry 5.0 is a global strategy that prioritizes a balanced view of value over time to dive down the CO2 level with an approach that utilizes people and te...

04/28/2024

04/28/2024

TEDxTullahoma 2024 ▫️4.20.2024
Theme | Balance ▫️South Jackson Performing Arts Center ▫️Sponored by Bechtel Corporation | Dan and Fran Marcum

04/28/2024

Speakers for TEDxTullahoma came prepared and delivered talks that each held a topic that came together to build on a theme of “Balance.”

TEDxTullahoma featured a diverse range of topics, from exploring the future implications of pregnancy with Dr. Amy Tiffany to delving into the complexities of pleasure and joy with Tara Heaton. Dr. Christine Cocchiola shed light on the often overlooked issue of coercive control, while Renee Bruns discussed the challenges of achieving personal goals. AW Schultz envisioned a future where industry prioritizes caring for individuals, and Christy and Kat offered insights into transformation through the combination of Enneagram and Yoga practices.

04/20/2024

Our speakers and performer are ready for TEDxTullahoma 2024, thank you for sharing with us!

04/20/2024

We have one performance this year!
Brittany Harris will perform an illuminating hula hoop dance titled, “Relax”.”

Born and raised in Tullahoma, TN Brittany is a wife and mother of two beautiful girls. She first discovered hula hooping in her early 20’s after attending a class at the local community center. Initially, she enjoyed the unique combination of playfulness and exercise. She has maintained the hobby due to her appreciation for its creativity and artistic expression. Brittany is an advocate of personal growth and is presenting her skill as a way to step outside of her comfort zone.

Music by: Nashville Producer Sammy Beatzz

Join us tonight at 7PM at South Jackson Performing Arts Center 🎟️Tickets are available for purchase at the door!

04/20/2024

Come early and eat at our Food Truck. Stay after and be a part of the AfterGlow at the Spotlight Lounge where we will have drinks and conversation.

Join us tonight at 7PM at South Jackson Performing Arts Center 🎟️Tickets are available for purchase at the door!

04/20/2024

TEDxTullahoma speakers and performers are warming up in preparation for tonight’s event.

Join us tonight at 7PM at South Jackson Performing Arts Center 🎟️Tickets are available for purchase at the door!

04/20/2024

TEDxTullahoma is TONIGHT at 7PM at South Jackson Performing Arts Center

Tickets can be purchased at the door and include the TEDx event and an “After Glow” event in the Spotlight Lounge for drinks and conversation right after the show.

Thank you to the sponsors of TEDxTullahoma, with your support we are able to provide this profoundly important event.

04/20/2024

Tara Heaton “Is our Pleasure Stealing our Joy?”

Tara Heaton is a master storyteller and communication expert.She created En Pointe Communication by applying her years of neuroscience research to her years of leadership, sales, and presentation experience. She helps organizations strengthen teams, elevate performance, and make a greater impact.
Before En Pointe, Tara worked for 23 years in sales, sales management and as vice president of sales for a $400M+ national corporation.

Interestingly and quite tragically, Tara’s daughter was struck with a rare virus in 2005. What ensued was a lifetime of seizures that have caused gradual and significant brain damage. This catapulted Tara into a mono-maniacal study of the brain as it relates to memory, human behavior, habit, and function. From there she developed Talk to the BrainTM,the platform from which she teaches the neuroeconomics of what delights and influences the mind and elevates sustainable joy in today’s highly stimulated world.

Tara is passionate about learning, writing, yoga, hiking,accessing flow, authentic human connection, and above all, her family.

🎟️🔗 www.southjackson.org

04/19/2024

Dr. Christine Cocchiola “Coercive Control: Beyond the Violent Incident Model”

Christine Marie Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, a Board Member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a Founding Member of the International Coercive Control Conference. She has actively supported codifying coercive control as the foundation of domestic abuse, writing policy briefs supporting these efforts and providing expert testimony at legislative hearings. Most importantly, through her own experiences as a protective parent, her clinical expertise as a trauma trained therapist, a researcher and educator, Dr. Cocchiola understands the impact that coercive control has on both adult and child victims. A college professor teaching in social work for over 20 years, she has created various programs to educate protective parents and court professionals on best practices to support these vulnerable populations.

🎟️🔗 www.southjackson.org

04/18/2024

Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany “Pregnancy: A Window into Mom’s Future”

Dr. Loden Tiffany is a triple board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, bringing a wealth of expertise to her practice. Notably, she is also a board-certified health and wellness coach with additional coaching experience in life coaching, allowing her to offer a comprehensive approach to healthcare. Dr. Loden Tiffany’s commitment to her patients is evident through her impressive academic background, including an MBA from Washington University in Saint Louis.

Her distinctive approach to healthcare is evident in her willingness to challenge the status quo, which sets her apart from her peers. Instead of relying solely on medication, she empowers her patients to take control of their health and prevent or reverse lifestyle-related chronic diseases. Her passion lies in preventing diabetes and heart disease in high-risk adults, especially women in the preconception, postpartum, and perimenopausal stages of their lives.

Dr. Loden Tiffany’s groundbreaking work has led to the development of a proprietary wellness program meticulously crafted based on the latest scientific research. This program boasts a track record of proven outcomes, including sustainable weight loss, improved blood pressure, enhanced cholesterol and blood sugar profiles, and even the reversal of inflammation.

With her unwavering dedication to using evidence-based medicine to improve the health and well-being of her patients, Dr. Loden Tiffany is a visionary in Lifestyle and Obesity Medicine, transforming lives through a holistic and proactive approach to healthcare.

🎟️🔗 www.southjackson.org

04/18/2024

AW Schultz “A Future That Cares: Industry 5.0”

AW Schultz is a scholar, consultant, Amazon best-selling author, and international speaker. A.W. works with those in asset management within the manufacturing communities. Specializing in improving performance and sustainability within smart factories or robust asset care programs.

Having supported some of the largest manufacturing companies in the world, from foods, chemicals, oil and gas, medical devices, steel, cosmetics, and mining. With a unique ability to coach individuals and teams, empowering them to reach their full potential. Recognizing that effective leadership is pivotal to success, A.W. prioritizes the development of strong managerial skills and creates tailored programs to foster growth at all levels of an organization. Through his coaching expertise, A.W. has witnessed remarkable team transformations, resulting in enhanced collaboration, increased productivity, and improved employee satisfaction.

A.W.’s ability to determine strategic analysis and tactical knowledge has led to the successful ex*****on of his projects. He is an expert in building infrastructures and emphasizes the importance of people and processes engagement, instilling a leadership culture as part of the company’s DNA. His ultimate goal is to help create high-performance individuals working in high-performance teams for high-performance organizations.

A.W. has worked in manufacturing for over two decades in various industries, roles, and locations. A.W. holds two bachelor’s degrees and an MBA, and is currently working on a doctorate in Organizational Change. A certified Project Management Professional, a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, and a Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional.

🎟️🔗 www.southjackson.org

04/18/2024

Christy and Kat “Enneagram + Yoga: Two Pathways of Transformation”

Christy Bonner is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a 500 hour certified yoga instructor, and a certified Enneagram teacher. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Emory and Henry College, a Master of Divinity from Emory University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Christy finds meaning and purpose in her work seeing therapy clients, teaching yoga, writing for The Lookout Mountain Mirror, and co-hosting the Enneagram+Yoga podcast. She loves to spend her free time reading, antiquing, traveling, playing with her 4 year old, date nights with her husband, and time with family and friends. For more info about Christy check out her website: www.mindbodyandspiritcare.com or follow her on Instagram .yoga

Kat Smith is the co-host of Enneagram + Yoga, a yoga instructor (RYT 500), and an accredited Enneagram teacher. Kat has a deep passion for practicing and teaching yoga. Yoga empowers her to find inner strength both on and off my mat. It helps her live her life with mindfulness and joy, as well as cultivating a balance of a healthy body and peaceful mind. She is honored and overjoyed to share her love of yoga with each and every one of her students. For more information about Kat visit: www.theyogasmith.com or follow her on Instagram

🎟️🔗 www.southjackson.org

04/17/2024

Renee Bruns “The Challenge of Getting What You Want”

Renee Bruns is a former Fortune 500 insurance executive who left her role in May 2022 on a mission to see the world and reshape her views of humanity. She was born with an undiagnosed skeletal disorder that has caused her to use a wheelchair full time.

Through her travels to 124 countries, all 7 continents, and all 50 states, she became a Guinness World Record Holder and has been featured on numerous media sites and podcasts. She is currently working on a book to share her story of navigating the world with a physical disability and the series of events that led her find self-acceptance, and ultimately a diagnosis of her unique medical condition by a dedicated team of specialists.

Renee is also working on a doctoral degree where her research is focused on positive psychology and the impacts it has on the workforce. She is a life coach helping those who are looking to restructure their lives and helps guide and advocate for those navigating undiagnosed medical conditions.

For more information about Renee, please visit reneebruns.net.

🎟️🔗 www.southjackson.org

04/17/2024

A word from Event Organizer, Robin Dunn

According to my tenth grade biology teacher, homeostasis is the state in which a cell maintains a relatively stable internal environment despite whatever is going on outside of it. So keep things the same and you’ll have balance, right? Wrong. Life, even on the micro level, is in a constant state of ebb and flow. Homeostasis isn’t staying the same; staying the same creates stagnation. Homeostasis is a tightrope walk – balance while in motion. As we continue to adjust to the changes life throws at us we naturally seek balance, but it is through the slight discomfort of disequilibrium that ideas and growth occur.

We breathe in and out to reach for homeostasis. Change creates balance. Holding our breath – and staying the same – creates stagnation and toxicity.

Tonight our speakers will share how we can come back to our center in a variety of topics: women’s healthcare, domestic relationships, personality types, industry, inner and outer exploration, and even joy.

We at TEDxTullahoma are thankful to have found true leaders in their respective fields and amazing storytellers to boot. As you listen, be sure to pay attention to how skillfully each speaker weaves our theme of “balance” into their respective talk.

I want to thank each person who made this night possible. Our volunteer page and sponsor page each contain names of people and businesses who are shining stars in our community.

04/17/2024

TEDxTullahoma is only a few days away! This Saturday our speakers will share the topic they’ve been preparing for their entire career on stage at South Jackson Performing Arts Center

If you’re new to TEDx here is what it’s all about!

These events are organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and to share the latest research in their local areas that spark conversations in their communities. TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED.

🎟️🔗 www.southjackson.org

04/15/2024

The team that puts together TEDxTullahoma has been working together for four years putting together this TEDx event in Tullahoma, TN

It’s an effort with the most tremendous payoff each year seeing the community of people who show up to hear the knowledge inspiring topics on the stage at South Jackson

TEDxTullahoma is Saturday, April 20th [4.20.2024] at 7PM at South Jackson Performing Arts Center Tickets are on sale now at https://southjacksonciviccenter.thundertix.com/events/226858

04/14/2024

With only one week away from TEDxTullahoma we’re ready to hear from our list of 6 brilliant speakers. Take a look at their topics & purchase tickets to the event held on 4.20.24 at 7PM at South Jackson Performing Arts Center https://southjacksonciviccenter.thundertix.com/events/226858

03/30/2024

The date “4.20.24” is a palindrome because it reads the same backward and forward: 4.20.24. Palindromic dates like this occur when the day and month are mirror images of each other.

Palindromic dates, where the day, month, and year form a palindrome, are rare and often considered special or notable.

Join us for TEDxTullahoma in 4.20.24 at 7PM at South Jackson Performing Arts Center Tickets are on sale now at https://southjacksonciviccenter.thundertix.com/events/226858 #42024

03/24/2024

Tickets to TEDxTullahoma can be reserved NOW at SouthJackson.org ➡️ https://southjacksonciviccenter.thundertix.com/events/226858

The event takes place Saturday, April 20th at 7PM at 📢 South Jackson Performing Arts Center📢

03/19/2024

TEDxTullahoma is right at home on the South Jackson Performing Arts Center stage where our speakers will deliver their talks.

Our theme this year is “Balance”, and we are excited to present a terrific lineup of inspiring speakers and artistic performances to Southern Middle Tennessee.

Don’t wait to get your tickets!
Ticket link https://southjacksonciviccenter.thundertix.com/events/226858

03/16/2024

‘Just the faces’ of TEDxTullahoma 2024 📸 More about each speaker and what they’ll be speaking about coming soon.

Meet the Speakers:
Christine Marie Cocchiola
Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany
AW Shultz
Renee Bruns
Christy Bonner and Kat Smith
Tara Heaton

Reserve your seat at South Jackson Performing Arts Center for the April 20th 7PM event!

03/14/2024

Exciting News! Tickets to TedxTullahoma are now available for purchase! Don’t miss out on this incredible event happening on Saturday, April 20th at 7:00 PM at the South Jackson Performing Arts Center.

Get your tickets now at https://southjacksonciviccenter.thundertix.com/events/226858 and be a part of an inspiring evening filled with captivating talks and meaningful discussions. See you there!

08/24/2023

to 2020 when we put on our first TEDxTullahoma at the University of Tennessee Space Institute. The theme was Change and the speakers delivered!

The production team has learned so much along the way and we enjoy growing the event each year!

Themes by Year ➡️
2020-Change
2022-Micro the Power of Small
2023-Transformation
2024-Balance

08/17/2023

Before our speakers give their talk they spend their time backstage South Jackson Performing Arts Center preparing for their call to the stage. Each once has a different process to prep and style to arrive at the moment they get to share their idea worth spreading with the crowd.

TEDxTullahoma is proud to offer opportunities like these to speakers in the Middle TN region. Speaker submissions remain open until September 1st. Visit website www.TedXTullahoma.com to submit your interest.