Ceramics
3,000+
Tennesseans employed in ceramics
60+
Ceramics-related companies in Tennessee
90%
Of all U.S.-manufactured tile includes Tennessee ball clay
$237M+
Capital investment since 2019
360+
New job commitments since 2019
17%
Increase in ceramics-sector employment since 2019
$44M+
Ceramics products exported in 2024
#1
In the U.S. for growth in ceramics-related companies
#1
In the U.S. for growth in ceramics employment
#1
In the U.S. for ball clay mining
Shaping The Future With Ceramics
When it comes to ceramics, Tennessee tops the charts. Our unique geology positions us as a national leader in ball clay mining—an essential component in ceramic tile production. Mix in a skilled workforce, strong manufacturing base and a rockin’ logistics network, and it’s easy to see why ceramic-makers turn it up in Tennessee.
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From startups to seasoned brands, businesses find their rhythm in Tennessee.
Landmark Ceramics Announces Nearly $72 Million Expansion in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee
On March 22, 2025, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Landmark Ceramics UST, Inc. officials announced the company will invest $71.9 million and create 78 new jobs to expand its tile production in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. The expansion includes the creation of a new logistics hub, which will be modern, highly automated and equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
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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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“Our growth expectations and job creation plan are directly linked to the ceramic industry growth. The increase of porcelain tile production in Tennessee through new production plants has opened the opportunity for our company to the possibility of this project. This plant will allow us to offer world-class technical service to clients.”
Arturo Salazar
President, Colorobbia USA
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%
Of all U.S. manufactured tile includes Tennessee ball clay
certified sites
Our fully vetted, shovel-ready sites are primed to bring your vision to life.
- Easily accessible from Interstate 40 by State Route 22, a five-lane highway, this industrial park is perfectly suited for manufacturing operations.
- Located on the Tri-Cities Regional Airport campus, this site provides direct access to the airport’s two runways and is less than ten miles from the intersection of Interstate 81 and Interstate 26, near Kingsport.
- Ideally located along Highway 51 and bordered by the Canadian National Railroad, the site affords exceptional access to future Interstate 69.
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If you’re ready to call Tennessee home, our team of experts is on standby to answer any questions, discuss your needs and find a solution that can help your business achieve its goals.