UPDATED Aug. 27 1:35 P.M. - Local lawyer, VU research chief, investors and entrepreneurs are among TTDC's refreshed board of directors
State loses ground in 'new economy' rankings, while key actors prepare new initiatives
ECD technology and innovation director had been seen as likely head for state's new tech-innovation initiative
$5 million meant to transform knowledge into ventures
'Innovation Tennessee' hopes for up to $5 million, could replace Sundquist-era TTDC