Cliff Hawks steps down as CEO of Cherokee Farm Development Corporation

Cliff Hawks, the leader of Cherokee Farm Development Corporation, has stepped down after six years as president and CEO. The corporation was formed to help develop The University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm. Hawks, who came to Knoxville in November 2012 after more than 20 years of experience in local government, politics and economic development in the Nashville … Read More

University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm unveils new name, logo

The University of Tennessee Research Park at Cherokee Farm has unveiled a new name and logo that encompasses both the innovative capabilities at the campus and maintains its roots. “Our new name emphasizes the cutting-edge and diverse research that occurs here,” said Cliff Hawks, president and CEO of Cherokee Farm Development Corporation. “It also maintains a connection to our roots … Read More

AUBO Robotics opens research facility at Cherokee Farm Innovation Campus

AUBO Robotics, which develops lightweight robots for industrial use, has opened a research and development facility at Cherokee Farm Innovation Campus in Knoxville. AUBO Robotics opened in Knoxville in 2014 as Smokie Robotics and was formerly located at the University of Tennessee Research Foundation Business Incubator. The company is owned by DunAn Group and operates a second research and development … Read More

Arkis BioSciences® opens state-of-the-art facility at Cherokee Farm Innovation Campus

Arkis BioSciences, a high-tech medical device company that has brought more than $6 million in investments and employment opportunities to the region, today officially opened a new state-of-the-art facility at Cherokee Farm Innovation Campus, the University of Tennessee’s research and development park. Since its founding in 2013, Arkis BioSciences has operated from the University of Tennessee Research Foundation Business Incubator … Read More