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Why Tennessee

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7M+

Population in Tennessee
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FREE

Tuition to technical and community college for all Tennesseans
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#4

State in the U.S. for logistics and infrastructure
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NO

Personal income tax
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9%

Below national average for cost of living
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70%

Of the U.S. population reached within a one-day trucking drive
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#2

In the U.S. for site readiness programs
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$11.2B

Invested by companies growing or expanding in Tennessee in 2025

Tune in to Tennessee

When it comes to living well, working hard and making the most of every opportunity, there’s no place like Tennessee. We offer an unmatched quality of life in a strong pro-business climate. Pair that with an adaptable, skilled workforce and you’ve got the ideal conditions for legacy industries to thrive alongside breakthroughs in innovation.

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We’re Right Where You Need Us

Tennessee is home to five international airports and thousands of miles of highways, class I rail and navigable waterways. Plus, with 70% of the U.S. population within a one-day drive, we offer the connectivity businesses need to reach markets around the world.

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The Future Is Made in Tennessee

For generations, visionaries and innovators have found their home here. Today, Tennessee is fueling the next wave of emerging technologies and industry breakthroughs.

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Life Never Sounded So Good

Life in Tennessee is defined by a rare balance of affordability, natural beauty and close-knit communities full of friendly faces.

What Makes Tennessee Home

Business on Another Level

Our low taxes, abundance of affordable energy and commitment to providing workforce solutions are just a few examples of how we make it easy for businesses to feel at home in Tennessee.

Business Climate

Distinct Regions. Harmonious Growth.

From high-tech manufacturing and research and development in East Tennessee to corporate and healthcare industry growth in Middle Tennessee, and logistics and agribusiness expertise in West Tennessee, each region offers distinct advantages that collectively drive our economy forward.

West Tennessee

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Where Global Logistics Meet Industrial Strength

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Middle Tennessee

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A Hub for HQs, Healthcare and Entertainment

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East Tennessee

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Home to Innovation, Research and Nuclear Energy

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Incentivizing Stable Growth

We work hand in hand with your team to offer competitive tax incentives and grants to help bring your project to life.

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Workforce & Education in Harmony

Innovative training and world-class institutions, Tennessee is cultivating a skilled workforce ready to meet the needs of growing industries.

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Success Is Our Soundtrack

As the old saying goes, the proof is in the performance. Top brands thrive in Tennessee, and their results speak for themselves.

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“The Greater Nashville Area has been home to our corporate headquarters since 2001, and we look forward to continuing to support this area in the future.”
Uzi Yemin
Chairman, President and CEO, Delek US
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