Detroit roots. Former UT swimmer, PR biz owner, energy & tech, ran for office, Democrat, political pundit, hockey fan, wife, Xfit. Mother of triplets.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Joined January 2009
- Tweets4.7K
- Following1.4K
- Followers1.9K
- Likes969
Coming back here to say @6News Tennessee This Week first broke news about @MarshaBlackburn possibly running for governor and @GlennJacobsTN endorsing her. More here from the mayor on the 1/12/25 show. The pundits would appreciate the citation: wate.com/news/politics/tenne…
It’s a very bad idea, especially for kids with disabilities. This is how students with disabilities receive support in the classroom that will help them live fulfilling lives after K-12.
Rejecting federal education funding in TN: What we learned in the first week of hearings tennessean.com/story/news/po…
Cortney Piper retweeted
Good luck to #StartupDay2023 participants! Six local entrepreneurs take the @themillandmine stage at 2pm for a chance to win up to $10K. @innov865 @UTRF @Knox_ec @cpiper
More @KnoxSchools Special Education Task Force discussion on @6News’s Tennessee This Week. It’s at the 22:15 mark. youtu.be/yMAEMU7JGXo
Post 2/2: Swift action on the Special Education Task Force recommendations is an easy win for @KnoxSchools to ensure that 'success for every student,' is accessible to students with special needs
Rec #5 (not pix): Establish a non-time bound counsel to review KCS SPED department
One school board member said she’ll bring a resolution to the board in September to adopt all our recommendations! 🙌
Post 1/2: In May, I was one of 10 parents appointed to the @KnoxSchools Special Education Task Force by our superintendent to provide recommendations to improve #specialeducation
We presented to the school board on August 7. It’s unclear how they will proceed.
What we are advocating for costs the school system nothing. Our insurance pays for it. 23 school districts in East TN allow it. And it puts the school system mantra of, “success for every student,” within reach for our children. This is an easy win for all. #NeverGiveUp
Parents push for autism therapy after 'exhausting' fight with Knox County Schools knoxnews.com/in-depth/news/e…
Excellent @knoxnews guest column. @KnoxSchools has an opportunity to make real change that will benefit kids with special needs, without wasting hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars losing lawsuits. knoxnews.com/story/opinion/2…
Don't miss Kel Kearns tomorrow on episode 4 of #EnergizingTN, powered by #TAEBC and @FBFinancialCorp! #BlueOval_TN
Energizing Tennessee's first episode is live! "What's the deal with #advancedenergy in Tennessee?" Find out here or where you get your podcasts. tnadvancedenergy.com/newsroo…
@TNAdvEnergy
If you’re into all things #energy or #Tennessee I hope you’ll subscribe to Energizing Tennessee…I’m your host, Cortney Piper. ⚡️
#TAEBC is proud to introduce you to Energizing Tennessee, powered by @FBFinancialCorp!⚡️🎙️ It's going to be your #1 podcast for news about Tennessee’s advanced energy sector!
Listen and subscribe!
Learn more: ow.ly/aT3u50Krcoz
🎙 Listen here: ow.ly/czkp50Krcoy
Cortney Piper retweeted
TAEBC member @SkyNanoTech is changing the world one carbon nanotube at a time! 👏
Check out CEO and co-founder Anna Douglas' interview with @Forbes about SkyNano's impressive technology and funding developments! ⤵️
ow.ly/bsOi50KmRJk
Cortney Piper retweeted
Atom Power announces $100M new growth investment from SK to redefine EV charging infrastructure. Our CEO Ryan Kennedy attended a signing ceremony with Kim Moo-hwan, VP and head of SK's Green Investment Center and Kang Dong-soo, head of SK Energy's S&P promotion team.#evcharging
Cortney Piper retweeted
#TAEBC is a membership-driven organization. Each month, we highlight one of our valued members. This week, we’re talking to Don Haynes, the Environmental and Sustainability Manager at @Florim_USA.
Read the full Q&A below! ⤵️
ow.ly/fjI750IXSWw
Cortney Piper retweeted
On May 26, 10 companies from @TechstarsFuture will take the stage at the @UTKnoxville Student Union Auditorium to share what they are building at Demo Day! 🎉
🎟 Register for #DemoDay below!
ow.ly/qsXG50IXnrv
We’re doing cool things in this part of the country. #MadeinTN #energy #decarbonization #decarbonisation #ClimateChange
#TAEBC member @SkyNanoTech has been named a finalist for @Tesla founder @elonmusk's $100 million @xprize Carbon Removal prize! 🎉
Read more on @knoxnews! ⤵️
ow.ly/NNuP50INCLL
