PHOTO: Blackburn Keynotes Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit in Chattanooga May 29, 2026 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) delivered keynote remarks at the Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit in Chattanooga, where she made the case for why Tennessee must lead in emerging technologies like AI, quantum, and nuclear to ensure America’s national security and global dominance. She discussed the opportunities ahead with emerging tech, what Congress is doing to advance development of emerging tech, and why Tennessee is better prepared than any other state to secure America’s tech dominance. Blackburn Discusses Opportunities Ahead with Emerging Tech “With the time I have, I’d like to look at the opportunities we have ahead of us with emerging technologies; discuss how Congress is supporting these developments; and outline why Tennessee is better prepared than any other state to secure America’s tech dominance.” “We know that America’s 21st century leadership rests on our ability to develop and lead in emerging technologies, especially AI, quantum, and advanced nuclear. We also know that the development of each one of these technologies rests on the others.” “Quantum will provide the rails that AI will ride on—while handling complex computations needed for advanced reactors. AI is accelerating the development of quantum computers while aiding the construction and operation of reactors. And nuclear energy will provide the reliable, base-load power needed to scale up AI and quantum infrastructure.” “With these technologies, there are trillions of dollars in potential economic growth on the table. But more importantly, U.S. leadership in AI, quantum, and advanced nuclear is essential to our long-term national security.” Blackburn Discusses Congressional Action to Advance AI, Quantum, and Nuclear “In March, I unveiled the discussion draft for the TRUMP AMERICA AI Act—comprehensive legislation that would create one federal rulebook for AI. This bill