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Expand Your Tennessee Business

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FREE

Tuition to technical and community college for all Tennesseans
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NO

Personal income tax
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Best state for business by Chief Executive Magazine
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9%

Below national average for cost of living
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70%

Projects since 2019 represent existing business expansions
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70%

Projects since 2019 represent existing business expansions
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55%

New jobs committed since 2019 are from existing businesses

Amplify Your Tennessee Business

Tennessee gives homegrown businesses the power to scale. With low taxes, a skilled workforce, strategic access to major markets and a business climate built for momentum, our state helps Tennessee companies expand with confidence. Whether you are adding capacity, reaching new customers or investing in your next phase of growth, Tennessee gives you the foundation to grow stronger right here at home.

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Incentives & Grants

We work hand in hand with your team to offer competitive deductions, tax credits and grants based on your project’s impact to Tennessee.  

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Workforce Support

Looking for assistance with workforce development for your growing business? Our expert team is ready to work in concert with you. 

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Tennessee’s Single Source for Workforce

TNWorks is Tennessee’s central hub connecting employers to a full suite of customized, data-driven workforce development services, delivered at no cost.

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Meet Your Regional Business Development Team

Our regional business development teams represent nine regions across Tennessee, supporting both company expansions and ongoing business success. They regularly meet with companies to provide resources, make key connections, and help navigate incentives, supply chains and workforce recruiting and training programs.

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News Highlights

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Read the latest news on Tennessee businesses that are expanding their operations in the state.

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  • Advanced Manufacturing, Appliance & Electrical
  • Middle Tennessee

Create Energy Acquires 338,000-Square-Foot Facility, Expansion to Create 1,000 New Jobs

  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • East Tennessee

Durable Products to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Cumberland County

  • Nuclear Energy
  • East Tennessee

Centrus to Expand Oak Ridge Centrifuge Manufacturing Plant to Facilitate Large-Scale Deployment

  • Automotive
  • East Tennessee

Heil Trailer International to Expand Manufacturing Operations in McMinn County

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From navigating regulatory requirements and licensing to identifying  incentives and training opportunities, our team helps you find your footing and stay  in rhythm as you build your business. 

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