iO Urology Recognized as Innovator Award Recipient at Pinnacle Business Awards

The Knoxville Chamber is pleased to announce iO Urology as the recipient of the Pinnacle Business Award in the Innovator category. From its Knoxville headquarters, iO Urology is changing how patients and physicians understand urologic health by turning everyday biological data into meaningful medical insight.

The Innovator Award, sponsored by RevitalyzeMD, is given to an East Tennessee business that has developed a new technology, innovative product or service, or applied a business system or service in an innovative way.

For CEO Britton Garrett, the acknowledgment reflects a mission much larger than a single product. “It’s recognition of what we’re trying to do to change the world, to improve the lives of people, not just in East Tennessee but eventually across the world,” Garrett said. “We want urologic health to become part of the conversation between a patient and a physician.”

Traditionally, urologic care has relied on limited snapshots of information gathered during office visits. iO Urology’s technology instead captures ongoing data from patients at home, creating a clearer picture of health over time. By simplifying collection and automatically transmitting information to physicians, the company aims to help doctors identify risks earlier and make more informed decisions.

“We are proud to recognize iO Urology as this year’s Innovator Award recipient,” said Mike Odom, Knoxville Chamber president and CEO. “Their forward-thinking approach to urologic care is transforming how patients are monitored and treated, while reinforcing the Knoxville region’s reputation as a hub for medical innovation.”

The annual Pinnacle Business Awards, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, celebrate regional business excellence, honoring outstanding professionals in nine categories for their contributions to the greater Knoxville economy. Winners are selected by the Knoxville Chamber Board of Directors. Approximately 200 companies are nominated annually for recognition.

“Congratulations to this year’s Pinnacle Business Award winners,” said Mike DiStefano, Pinnacle’s Knoxville president. “At Pinnacle Financial Partners, we are guided by strong values, and those same principles are clearly reflected in this year’s honorees. Building a successful business takes vision and resilience, along with steady leadership. We are proud to celebrate these Knoxville-area companies and individuals for their excellence and look forward to supporting their continued growth as we work together to strengthen the Knoxville region’s economy.”

For in-depth video interviews and more information on the Pinnacle 2026 Business Awards, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, visit www.knoxvillechamber.com/pinnacle.