Jamie Stitt
Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243Common Search Terms
Powering the appliance and electrical industry
For appliance and electrical manufacturers, there isn't a more qualified state than Tennessee.
Our state is home to some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands, including Monogram Refrigeration, Whirlpool, Thomas & Betts, LG Electronics and Electrolux. Appliance and electric manufacturers choose Tennessee for our ideal business climate and close proximity to major U.S. markets, but they stay for our skilled, abundant workforce.
More than 17,800+ Tennesseans manufacture household appliances, lamps, lighting fixtures, motors, transformers, switchboards and batteries at 140+ establishments. With the second highest employment concentration in the U.S. for appliance manufacturing, TN is ready to provide the trained talent your business requires.
Our employee’s average earnings in the lighting equipment manufacturing are ranked first nationally. In 2018, Tennessee appliance companies earned $1.4 Billion. Additionally, exports of appliance and electrical equipment and components totaled more than $1 billion.
Tennessee’s growth in the appliance industry is significantly higher than the national average. Our momentum in the appliance industry continues to build Tennessee’s global reputation for manufacturing. Between 2013 and 2019, household appliance manufacturers added 1,400+ new jobs in Tennessee including a significant $250+ million capital investment commitment from LG Group.
Quick Facts
17.8K+
Tennesseans employed by electrical and appliance manufacturer establishments
140+
Electrical and appliance establishments in Tennessee
$1+ Billion
$1+ billion in appliance and electrical equipment and component exports
#1 Employment concentration in U.S. for appliance manufacturing
Electrolux
Ermco
Monogram Refridgerators
Whirlpool
Tennessee is proud to promote
The Company We Keep
