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Advantages: Business Climate Incentives & Grants Location & Infrastructure Quality of Life Workforce & Education Industries: Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace & Defense Appliances & Electrical Automotive Chemicals Distribution & Logistics Food & Agriculture Healthcare & Life Sciences HQ, Finance & Tech Rubber, Ceramics & Glass COVID-19 News 04.02.2020 Forgivable SBA Loans for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Available Friday, April 3 Author: Scott Harrison 03.20.2020 Tennessee Receives Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From US Small Business Administration Author: Jennifer McEachern 03.18.2020 Governor Lee Requests Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From US Small Business Administration Author: Jennifer McEachern More COVID-19 News /assets/images/TNECD-Black-Torn.png" alt="black filter image" class="blackTorn" -- Let’s Make History, And Then Some. We believe in high expectations, low debt and a pro-business regulatory environment. Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages. Our state and local tax burdens are among the lowest in the country, and our state budget operates with a healthy surplus rather than a deficit. Learn More Quick Facts #1 Business Climate in the U.S. – Business Facilities, 2019 3.1+ Million Tennesseans with a high school degree or higher #2 Lowest state and local taxes paid per capita (fiscal year 2012). Tennessee is proud to promote the company we keep -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Tennessee – The Perfect Place to Do Business Select cities from the list below to discover how far Tennessee cities are from key metropolitan areas in the U.S. Straight Line Distance: From: Nashville Knoxville Tri-Cities Chattanooga Memphis To: Charlotte Washington D.C. Chicago Atlanta New Orleans Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga Memphis TriCities Charlotte Washington D.C. Chicago Atlanta New Orleans Our Great State You Need to be in Tennessee We have learned that “Made in Tennessee” means something special in the global business community. We’re recognized around the world for the high quality of our craftsmanship and the artisan strength of our workforce, the honest, hardworking people of Tennessee. Business Climate #1 In the U.S. for FDI job creation (2013 and 2015) #1 In the U.S. for global access and infrastructure #1 In the U.S. for the lowest state debt per capita (Fiscal Year 2014) explore certified sites Explore More Sites Clarksville-Montgomery County Corporate Business Park South Montgomery County Size: 840 acres Region: Middle 75 Regional Commerce Park McMinn County Size: 148.50 acres Region: East Gallatin Industrial Center, Phase II Sumner County Size: 206 acres Region: Middle Mountain View Industrial Park – North Site Warren County Size: 52 acres Region: Middle Eastbridge Business Park – Lots 4, 5 & 6 Knox County Size: 121 acres Region: East Explore More Sites We’ve known for 30 years that Middle Tennessee is a great place to do business. Middle Tennessee offers the business environment, skilled workforce and quality of life to support our growth. - Wayne T. Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Systems, Inc. Recent News 04.03.2020 Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe Announce Nearly $20 Million in Broadband Accessibility Grants Author: Jennifer McEachern 04.02.2020 Forgivable SBA Loans for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Available Friday, April 3 Author: Scott Harrison 03.20.2020 Tennessee Receives Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From US Small Business Administration Author: Jennifer McEachern 03.18.2020 Governor Lee Requests Economic Injury Disaster Loan Declaration From US Small Business Administration Author: Jennifer McEachern Explore More News /assets/images/TNECD-Black-Torn.png" alt="black filter image" class="blackTorn" -- Make It In Tennessee Read up on all the details of Tennessee. Request Information White Papers Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development 312 Rosa L. 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