Tennessee Economic Development Guide
Tennesse is an epicenter of American music, from Beale Street in Memphis to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The state is also home to eight Fortune 500 companies, including top employer FedEx, that has helped make the state a major transportation and logisitcs center. Nissan and Volkswagen plants make auto manufacturing one of Tennessee’s major industries alongside health care and energy technology. The economy of Tennessee also relies on its vast education system with universities and colleges that include Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee.
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Photo by Jeff Adkins Food and Beverage Products Are Pouring Out of Tennessee
New craft breweries and distilleries are adding to the state’s food-and-drink roster
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Courtesy of Bryan Allen Three Star Success: Investing in Business in Tennessee
Tennessee sets the pace for job creation, business investment
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Photo by Steve Jones Tennessee Tourism is Off the Charts
Tennessee taps its roots to create a thriving and diverse music scene
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Photo by Kellie Crye Ward/CR: University of Tennessee Big Orange Business: How the University of Tennessee System Supports Business Statewide
The University of Tennessee System touches business in every part of the state
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Photo Courtesy of New Memphis Institute Tennessee Talent is Magnetic
Tennessee communities invest in development of young professionals.
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Photo Courtesy of City of Maryville Open for Business: Up on Main Street
Communities across Tennessee invest in Main Street makeovers
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Courtesy of Heather Anne Thomas Tennessee Serves Up Plenty of Food and Drink
Agricultural roots play an important role in Tennessee's food and drink adventures
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Jeff Adkins National, State Parks Enhance Quality of Life in Tennessee
The Volunteer State's array of outdoor amenities and attractions adds to its appeal