DOING BUSINESS IN TENNESSEE

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
931-637-8133
jamie.stitt@tn.gov
tnecd.com

Doing business in TennesseeWith one of the top business climates in the country, Tennessee is the ideal location for companies to locate or expand. When companies choose to invest and create jobs in Tennessee, it underscores our business-friendly environment and skilled workforce.

— Stuart C. McWhorter, Commissioner,
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Doing business in Tennessee
Nashville skyline photo from CMA Fest 2023 (Photo: Courtesy Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development)

  FAST FACTS

Population (July 2022 est.): 7,051,339¹
Largest Cities (2020): Nashville (689,248); Memphis (631,326); Knoxville (190,594); Chattanooga (181,624); Clarksville (167,258)¹
Real GDP (2022): $367.8 billion²

¹U.S. Census Bureau
²Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce

  TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS

Automotive/EV: Tennessee’s automotive sector is a thriving hub for innovation and manufacturing, driving economic growth, job creation, and technological advancements.


Health Care and Life Sciences: Tennessee is home to more than 2,300 health care and life sciences companies that employ a workforce of nearly 33,000.


Food & Agriculture: Brands like M&M’s, Bush’s Beans, and Little Debbie grew out of Tennessee’s deeply held traditions of agriculture, hospitality, and craftsmanship.

  TOP PROJECTS

COMPANY
LOCATION
JOBS
Landmark Recovery Management Company LLC
Franklin
1,300
LG Chem America Inc.
Clarksville
860
SK Food Group, Inc.
Cleveland
840
Magna
Stanton
750
Hanon Systems USA, LLC
Loudon
600

FEATURED LOCATIONS

wilson county TN

Wilson County is strategically located in the center of thriving Middle Tennessee with access to three interstates, rail and an international airport. Wilson County truly has something of interest for everyone. From Cumberland University to major corporate headquarters and state parks to modern suburbs, the county offers a dynamic mixture of opportunity, prosperity and experience.

  EDUCATION PROGRAM

Tennessee’s GIVE initiative (Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education) is an effort to expand vocational and technical training programs, prepare students for high-demand careers and strengthen the state’s workforce. It aligns education with industry needs, empowering individuals for success. 

  TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS

#2 EV Industry Investment
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Top 5 Best Business Climate
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Top 5 Automotive
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Top 10 Customized Workforce Training
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Top 10 FDI (Cap. Investment)
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#1 Logistics Leaders: Memphis
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#1 Most Affordable Cities (Over 500K Pop.): Memphis
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Top 5 FTZ Activity (Exports & Imports): Nashville (FTZ 78)
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Top 10 Millennial Magnets: Nashville
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Top 10 Most Affordable Cities (Over 500K Pop.): Knoxville
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From the July / August 2023 issue of Business Facilities

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