One event. One region. So many ideas.

TEDxJohnsonCity is an annual event of curated local speakers and performers from across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

Our speakers take the stage to share ‘ideas worth spreading’ and highlight the inspiring voices and transformative ideas in our region. Here we are able to create a space where curiosity thrives, creativity is celebrated, and connections are made that last well beyond the stage.

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Apply to speak at our 2027 event

TEDxJohnsonCity returns for our 5th annual event on Fri., June 4, 2027. Have an idea worth spreading? Apply now for the chance to share that idea on our stage.

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A Recap of TEDxJohnsonCity 2026

Some of our 2026 TEDxJohnsonCity talks are still being released, but many are already published online! Check them out here.

TEDxJohnsonCity is an independent, community-led annual event showcasing inspiring voices and transformative ideas. Our most recent event took place on June 26, 2026, at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, and featured 7 speakers who brought their unique passions, stories, and ideas to the stage.

More videos from this event will be released in the coming weeks and the 2027 event date will be announced soon.

At TEDxJohnsonCity, it's about what drives us.

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Highlighting "Ideas Worth Spreading" in The Appalachian Highlands

4 Years of Our Annual Event

Our event has taken place annually in June ever since 2023 and continues to add new opportunities for attendees as our program grows.

1,002 In-Person Attendees

Our in-person audience has grown exponentially year-over-year since our inaugural event in 2023.

TEDxJohnsonCity Talk Tagged as "Notable" by TED

Our very own speaker Miranda Meredith's talk was recognized by the international TED team in just our second year of existence.

32 Talks + 9 Performances

In addition to highlighting speakers from across the region and disciplines, we've also showcased live performances ranging from live paintings, spoken word and poetry, musical acts, and more.