Tennessee has released its first Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council Action Plan, setting a statewide strategy to accelerate the responsible use of artificial intelligence across government, education, and industry. State officials described the plan as a major step toward making Tennessee a national model for ethical and transparent AI adoption.
The report, submitted to Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, and House Speaker Cameron Sexton, outlines a vision for leveraging AI to modernize public services, strengthen economic competitiveness, and prepare workers for an AI-driven future.
“Tennessee’s values of integrity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility make innovation possible without compromising public trust,” said Jim Bryson, Co-Chair of the Tennessee AI Advisory Council and Commissioner of the Department of Finance and Administration. “This plan ensures that every Tennessean benefits from the opportunities AI brings.”
Kristin Darby, the state’s Chief Information Officer and Council Co-Chair, emphasized that the state is shifting from strategy to execution. “We are moving from planning to action,” she said. “Tennessee’s approach will balance innovation with oversight that accelerates progress while protecting citizen rights and privacy.”
Unanimously approved at the Council’s Nov. 17 public meeting, the 2025 Action Plan establishes four strategic pillars for statewide AI development. These include launching targeted AI pilot projects to improve government efficiency, building secure data and compute infrastructure, expanding AI literacy and workforce training, and strengthening risk management and accountability systems to safeguard privacy and public trust.
The plan signals Tennessee’s intent to invest early and decisively in AI capacity. State officials say doing so will enable faster public services, new economic opportunities, and a more resilient workforce.
Created under Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-3105, the Tennessee AI Advisory Council will continue its work through 2028, issuing annual reports to track progress and guide the state’s evolving AI strategy.
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