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Committed to Relief for Tennessee’s Businesses
Tennessee’s businesses are the backbone of our economy, and as a state, we will continue to focus on targeted relief for these businesses. We encourage all Tennesseans to stay vigilant in reading and sharing information from reliable sources.
The State of Tennessee will provide regular updates including the necessary resources, information and support to help our businesses overcome the challenges that have resulted from COVID-19.
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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.
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#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.
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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)
We looked at many states and sites for this expansion ... 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.
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