Top 4 finalists announced in 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Competition

NASHVILLE — Four Tennessee-made products have advanced to the final round of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee competition, representing manufacturers and businesses from communities across the state. Following three rounds of public voting, the Top 4 finalists, listed in alphabetical order, are: • INFINITI QX65 — Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant, Smyrna • Scare Owl — Dalen Products, Knoxville • Superconducting Magnet — Cryomagnetics, Inc., Oak Ridge • Tennemo Rice — Tennemo Rice Family Farm and Mill, Dyersburg The four finalists showcase the range of products being made across Tennessee, from advanced technology and automotive manufacturing to consumer products and agriculture. The group includes manufacturers from East, Middle and West Tennessee, representing all three Grand Divisions. Over the course of the competition, more than 50,000 votes have been cast. 'This year's Top 4 demonstrate the incredible diversity of products being made right here in Tennessee,' said Josh Brown, President and CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry. 'Each finalist represents a different part of our state and a different story about the people, innovation and manufacturing expertise behind Tennessee-made products. We look forward to seeing which one Tennesseans select as this year's Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee.' Final voting begins Sept. 9 at 8 a.m. CT and continues through Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. CT. Tennesseans may vote once per day for their favorite finalist at coolestthingmadeintn.com. The 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee will be announced September 30 at the Tennessee Chamber's Manufacturing Excellence Luncheon & Expo in Lebanon, TN. Tickets are available for purchase on the Tennessee Chamber website at https://tinyurl.com/4k7kwpjy.