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Distribution & Logistics

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316,600+

Tennesseans employed in the distribution & logistics industry
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$3.6B+

Capital investment since 2019
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15,600+

New job commitments since 2019
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#2

In the U.S. for distribution & logistics employment
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#1

Busiest cargo airport in the Western Hemisphere
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96,000+

Miles of highway and 1,200+ miles of interstate
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#4

State in the U.S. for logistics and infrastructure
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70%

Of the U.S. population reached within a one-day trucking drive

We know how to move and groove in Tennessee

When it comes to delivering advantages in distribution & logistics, Tennessee hits every note. We’re second in the country for employment, home to the continent’s busiest cargo airport and nearly 70% of the U.S. population lives within a one-day drive. With that kind of access to global supply chains, it’s no wonder giants like FedEx, Amazon, Old Dominion and DHL keep rocking with us.

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News Highlights

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  • Distribution & Logistics
  • East Tennessee

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce The Anderson-DuBose Company to Establish First Distribution Facility in Tennessee

  • Distribution & Logistics
  • Middle Tennessee

Lumber Liquidators to Relocate Headquarters and Warehousing Operations to Tennessee

  • Distribution & Logistics
  • East Tennessee

National Home Builder to Expand Supply Operations in Hamblen County

  • Distribution & Logistics, Food & Beverage
  • East Tennessee

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Performance Food Group’s Expansion in Hamblen County

The Company We Keep

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Axle Logistics logo featuring a stylized triangular "A" to the left of the words "AXLE LOGISTICS" in bold, dark blue letters on a light background.
REI Co-op logo featuring a stylized pine tree and mountain peaks integrated with the bold text "REI CO-OP" in dark blue on a light background.
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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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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.

About TNWorks
“We’ve been proud members of the Sumner County community for over 20 years, and our Gallatin team members are some of the best in the business.”
Shawn Curran
Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Gap Inc.
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Our fully vetted, shovel-ready sites are primed to bring your vision to life.

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  • West Tennessee
  • 0-50 Acres

Timberlake Industrial Park

  • Easily accessible from Interstate 40 by State Route 22, a five-lane highway, this industrial park is perfectly suited for manufacturing operations.
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  • East Tennessee
  • 0-50 Acres

Aerospace Park 1

  • 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.
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  • West Tennessee
  • 100+ Acres

Northwest Tennessee Regional Industrial Center

  • 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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