MetaFlex™ Press Features
For Tennessee-based MetaFlex, local investors are the right fit
-Maija Ehlinger for Hypepotamus
Local Matters on News Talk 94.1
"InvestTN Makes a Matching Investment in Cookeville-based company, ATS Innovations"
— InvestTN
![Headshot of Tea Phillips, MetaFlex Founder & CEO](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2024-05-11_at_4.42.00_PM_895x521.jpg?v=1715472539)
![UCIA Logo](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/Group_92_895x521.jpg?v=1715472547)
Upper Cumberland Investment Alliance announces its first portfolio company
— Brian Wilmoth for the Herald-Citizen
![Photo of Tea Phillips, MetaFlex Founder & CEO](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/A74673A7-2318-4E17-B4A2-49D58D876B5C_1_105_c_895x521.jpg?v=1715472560)
Local inventor looks to bring her vision to the masses
— Ron Moses for The Upper Cumberland Business Journal
![MetaFlex Adjustable Grip-Strengthening Compression Gloves](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/ATS_Innovations_r1_0095_squarespace_1_895x521.jpg?v=1715472563)
MetaFlex featured in the Media News Blast - 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
— Chris Wing for Media News Blast
![Pinterest Board](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2024-05-11_at_4.46.49_PM_895x521.jpg?v=1715472572)
ATS Innovations selected to pitch at the prestigious 10th Annual 36|86 Festival
— Press Release from LaunchTN
![Tea Phillips, MetaFlex Founder & CEO presenting at competition](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/72F86E20-6ED0-47B4-BFA4-D367F8CD3CF0_895x521.jpg?v=1715472587)
Knoxville start-up reducing hand pain
— Kerjan Donovan for WATE 6, Living East Tennessee
![Tea Phillips, MetaFlex Founder & CEO on news show](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/159F391A-4182-4938-9427-1E722E800CBA_1_105_c_7b535a47-9d70-4342-acd5-a56eadcf9dcd_895x507.jpg?v=1715472596)
![MetaFlex Gloves holding coffee cup](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/MetaFlex-Therapy-Glove-LONG_895x521.jpg?v=1715472607)
![Headshot of Tea Phillips, MetaFlex Founder & CEO](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/80416BD3-48F0-4921-B74D-6B0866857CEC_895x521.jpg?v=1717777907)
GCPIT, Global Sustainability Awards 2022
— Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade
![Headshot of Tea Phillips, MetaFlex Founder & CEO](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2024-05-11_at_7.04.06_PM_895x507.jpg?v=1715472634)
ATS Innovations wins runner-up for Global Impact Award
- World Business Angels Investment Forum, Miami Office
![Global Fundraising Stage Miami logo over auditorium photo](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/1631985513196_895x521.jpg?v=1715472657)
ATS Innovations wins 3rd at Launch TN’s 36|86 Student Pitch Competition
— Launch TN 2018 Annual Report
![Tea Phillips holding check for ATS Innovations](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/Screenshot_2024-05-11_at_7.05.49_PM_895x521.jpg?v=1715472675)
LaunchTN taps 13 potential startups from campus entrepreneurship pipeline
— Milt Capps for VentureNashville.com
![3686 Logo](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/3686set_895x507.jpg?v=1715472705)
Two Tech graduates already getting return on education investment
— Upper Cumberland Business Journal
![Tea Phillips and partner working at Biz Foundry](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/image-9_895x521.jpg?v=1715472727)
This Knoxville-based startup is combating hand pain…one pair of gloves at a time
-Maija Ehlinger for Hypepotamus
Student innovation and entrepreneurship on display at Eagle Works competition
— Buddy Pearson for Tennessee Tech News
![MetaFlex team presenting at Eagle Works Competition](http://metaflexglove.com/cdn/shop/files/eagleworks_895x521.jpg?v=1715472737)