Mission & Vision

Our Mission

We convene and empower decision-makers, fostering a collaborative environment that influences policies and drives solutions for a vibrant future for all Tennesseans.

Breaking Down Our Mission

Convene Decision-Makers

We bring together C-suite leaders, small business owners, nonprofit executives, and chamber partners across every region of the state. Our network reflects the full spectrum of Tennessee’s business voice—from Memphis to Mountain City.

Foster Collaboration

At the Roundtable, we believe that policy isn’t a one-sector effort. We create spaces where industries intersect, regional perspectives are shared, and the focus stays on solutions—not sides.

Influence Policy

We identify actionable, nonpartisan policy priorities that align with Tennessee’s business values and long-term economic goals. Our members help shape the positions, and our staff helps amplify them.

Drive Solutions

We don’t stop at conversation. The Roundtable exists to translate leadership into outcomes that improve life, work, and opportunity for all Tennesseans.

Our Vision

A Tennessee where collaboration prevails over competition, and where business leadership drives resilience, innovation, and inclusive prosperity.

What This Means in Practice

Collaboration Over Competition

We believe Tennessee’s challenges—like workforce gaps, child care shortages, and energy demands—require collective thinking and shared commitment. Our work is grounded in building partnerships across political, geographic, and sector lines.

Resilience & Innovation

Our members lead in industries that are evolving fast. We support a state environment where infrastructure, regulation, and talent can keep pace with change—and position Tennessee for long-term strength.

Inclusive Prosperity

We believe economic growth should benefit all communities. That’s why our focus is on policies that expand opportunity—not just for employers, but for employees, families, and the next generation.

Our Values

Collaboration

We believe meaningful progress for Tennessee is achieved when leaders come together–not in spite of their differences, but because of them. Through respectful dialogue, we unite different perspectives to pursue our shared goal of shaping a prosperous future for all Tennesseans.

Influence

We create space for trusted voices to connect, engage, and help shape decisions that impact Tennesseans–grounded in transparency, honesty, and a commitment to the common good.

Leadership

We lead with bold thinking, purposeful action, and a long-term vision that uplifts Tennessee’s people, businesses, and communities–today and for generations to come.

Advocacy

We champion thoughtful, future-focused policies that strengthen our state’s business climate and empower every Tennessean to reach their full potential.

Agility

We respond quickly and thoughtfully to the ever-changing needs of Tennessee, remaining open, adaptable, and forward-looking in the face of new challenges and opportunities.

Partnership

We are “the room where it happens”--bringing together purpose-driven leaders to turn ideas into action and drive collective success across Tennessee.