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Rural Advantages

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330+

Companies have located or expanded to rural Tennessee since 2019
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50,000+

New jobs committed in rural Tennessee since 2019
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56%

Of new jobs committed in 2025 were in rural counties
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55%

Of projects landed in 2025 were in rural counties
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89%

Of community grants awarded in 2025 went to rural counties

A Statewide Commitment to Rural Success.

Tennessee has made deliberate investments in rural communities, ensuring they are competitive, connected and ready for growth. Through targeted grants, infrastructure development and strategic partnerships, rural communities across the state are attracting new jobs, revitalizing downtowns and creating stronger, more resilient economies.
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  • CRD Programs, Innovation

Tennessee Announces $200 Million in Broadband Funding to Close Digital Divide Statewide

  • CRD Programs

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce 13 New Site Development Grant Recipients

  • CRD Programs

Governor Lee, Deputy Governor and Commissioner McWhorter Announce $7.4 Million in Infrastructure Planning Grants

  • CRD Programs

TNECD Announces Recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants

Success Story

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From startups to seasoned brands, businesses find their rhythm in Tennessee.

How Nokian Tyres Continues to Change Lives in Dayton, Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) incentivized Nokian to come to Dayton in 2017 and has overseen multiple expansions since then. With early support from TNECD, Nokian hit the ground running. Today, the plant produces an average of 13,000 to 14,000 meters (approximately 42,000 to 45,000 feet) of tire tread per shift. On high-demand days, output can reach as much as 21,000 meters.
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The Company We Keep

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discover Tennessee’s Regions

Each of Tennessee’s grand divisions—West, Middle and East—offers distinct infrastructure and workforce advantages.

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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“What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and our downtown districts serve as vital economic engines for tourism, economic development and quality of life.”
Bill Lee
Governor, State of Tennessee
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New jobs committed in rural Tennessee since 2019

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Our fully vetted, shovel-ready sites are primed to bring your vision to life.

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Commerce Park Interstate Site

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Manchester Industrial Park

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Crockett County Industrial – Friendship/Bivens Site

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