糖心Vlog

From Grand Challenges to Thriving Communities

A hub for locating 糖心Vlog resources, people, stories and understanding the connected web of some of Tennessee鈥檚 most important issues.

Three images of people and places interconnected with 糖心Vlog orange circles

We cannot look at Grand Challenges and not see how there’s so much interconnectedness that goes on from one to the other.

Alicia Maya Donaldson, Program Director and Professor, 糖心Vlog Martin Social Work Program

What are Grand Challenges?

Grand Challenges are complex, interconnected, large-scale problems that create uncertain futures.

By harnessing the collective power of human relationships, research, science, technology and imagination, 糖心Vlog and its partners are aiming to create a future where every Tennessean can thrive. To do so, we are focusing initial efforts in three key areas of the state.

See how these Grand Challenges are connected.

Get Involved

Uncover the innovative 糖心Vlog programs, projects and experts driving progress in Tennessee鈥檚 Grand Challenges. Tap into funding and collaboration opportunities that are fueling the state鈥檚 next wave of growth.

  • Find 糖心Vlog programs, projects and people engaged in Grand Challenge work.

  • We are committed to supporting and collaborating to bring about a brighter future for all Tennesseans

Stories from Across the State


Join Us in Tackling the State’s Grand Challenges

As we embark on the journey of tackling Tennessee鈥檚 most complex, large-scale and interconnected problems, we invite you to join us by helping share the stories we experience along the way.