Upcoming Events
TNGO Workshop on Workforce Transportation Solutions
July 18, 2025
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
8:15 am - 3:00 pm
Workshop Agenda
- Registration: Registration & Networking Breakfast
- Welcome: Remarks by Vanderbilt Host & Dr. Sabya Mishra
- Session 1: OEM Perspectives – Nissan, General Motors (GM),Volkswagen (VW), Ford, Blue Oval SK
- Session 2: Transit & Community Panel Perspectives – WeGo, CARTA, MATA
- Group Activity: Dot-voting to prioritize key transit challenges
- Session 3: Exploring Innovative Solutions & Best Practices – AI, micro-transit, automated shuttles
- Session 4: Infrastructure & Planning Coordination
- Session 5: Funding, Partnerships, & Long-Term Sustainability
- Closing: Key takeaways and future directions
Past Events
Second Workshop – Completed
November 18, 2024
University Center Room 340
499 University St, Memphis, TN 38152
Workshop Highlights
- Introduction: Mayor’s Speech – 15 minutes
- Session 1: Uniqueness of Blue Oval City vs. Other Industrial Hubs
- Session 2: Transit Demand Analysis for Blue Oval City
- Session 3: Blue Oval City Transit System Design
- Session 4: Funding Strategy & Sustainability Discussion
First Workshop – Completed
We hosted our first workshop on September 30, 2024, covering transit challenges, potential solutions, and funding strategies. The event was highly collaborative, bringing together stakeholders from different sectors.
Workshop Highlights
- Introduction: Overview of Blue Oval City and the project's objectives.
- Session 1: Understanding Transit Demand - analysis of workforce needs and regional challenges.
- Session 2: Leveraging Existing Technologies - exploring traditional and innovative transit solutions.
- Session 3: Funding Strategies - examining cost and potential funding sources.
