Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee-based businesses enjoy favorable access to water, large acreage sites, efficient and easily accessible transportation routes, practical and business-friendly zoning regulations, a mild climate, a skilled and dedicated workforce, and high concentration of raw materials.
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Chemical establishments in Tennessee
Employment concentration in the United States for Downstream Chemicals
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Knoxville
Nashville
Chattanooga
Memphis
TriCities
Charlotte
Washington D.C.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
You need easy access to resources and transportation routes; a pipeline of well-trained workers; room to grow; and zoning laws that make it easier to get ahead. That’s why Tennessee is an ideal setting for the chemicals industry.
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