Healthcare and Life Sciences

Our vital signs have never been stronger.

As the healthcare industry evolves to meet the demands of a growing population, new technologies and the need for specialized training, Tennessee is fast establishing itself as the hub of healthcare managed operations.

In Middle Tennessee alone, the healthcare industry contributes an overall economic benefit of nearly $46.7 billion and more than 270,000 jobs to the local economy every year according to the Nashville Health Care Council. This includes companies that provide medical services, including those that treat patients, as well as, companies that manufacture medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.

And, that’s just one of Tennessee’s three geographic regions. Our entire state is a hub of the nation’s healthcare industry, with businesses ranging from medical device companies to pharmaceutical manufacturers, managed care and national insurance providers.

In Tennessee, you will find world-renowned companies including DeRoyal Industries, Microport Orthopedics Inc., Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Medtronic, Sofamor Danek and Wright Medical Technology.

Since 2018, approximately 32 projects have been announced in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. These projects have created 6,300+ new jobs with investment of $807 million.

Tennessee ranks third in the nation in exports of medical equipment and supplies, with a total of $4.2 billion in 2022. Our state’s exports in the sector have grown by 54 percent since 2010. Tennessee’s largest export partners in this sector include the Netherlands, China, Japan, Belgium, and Singapore, accounting for 68 percent of the sector’s exports.