MTSU's HackMT brings students and computer experts together virtually For the last five years, computer and tech experts from across the region have descended upon Middle Tennessee State University's campus for what's called "HackMT," but this year, the event looks a bit different. and last updated 2021-01-31 10:56:00-05 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â For the last five years, computer and tech experts from across the region have descended upon Middle Tennessee State University's campus for what's called "HackMT," but this year, the event looks a bit different. The university's Department of Computer Science is holding its sixth annual event virtually. The 36-hour hack-a-thon brings software developers, programmers and computer science students from universities across the region to collaborate on projects.