Tennessee Child Care
Solutions Summit

Hear from Tennessee business leaders featured in The Child Care Advantage, a landmark report showcasing employers across the state who are supporting employees’ child care needs and seeing returns in recruitment, retention and productivity.

Hear how a city government, school districts, and an industrial development board have paired public and private sector resources to creatively expand child care access for employees and families across Tennessee.

Discover how co-locating child care within elder care communities improves outcomes for children and older adults alike—and creates a compelling value proposition for facilities, families, and the workforce.

Hear from Tennessee business leaders who successfully advocated for smart state investments in child care in the 2026 legislative session. Learn what was accomplished and what it means for Tennessee’s business community and child care.

Senator Marsha Blackburn joins TQEE CEO Blair Taylor for a discussion on the newly expanded federal “45F” child care tax credit for employers investing in child care.

Explore the 45F tax credit, Smart Steps, CareShareTN, and other resources available to businesses supporting employee child care — plus expert guidance on accessing them.

Hear why First Baptist Church Broad is making child care part of its mission—and get a first look at Beyond Sunday, a new initiative to help congregations across Tennessee put underused weekday space to work expanding quality child care for families and communities.