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
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Our vital signs have never been stronger.
As the healthcare industry evolves to meet the demands of a growing population, new technologies and the need for specialized training, Tennessee is fast establishing itself as the hub of healthcare managed operations.
In Middle Tennessee alone, the healthcare industry contributes an overall economic benefit of nearly $46.7 billion and more than 273,000 jobs to the local economy every year according to the Nashville Health Care Council. This includes companies that provide medical services, including those that treat patients, as well as, companies that manufacture medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and equipment.
And, that’s just one of Tennessee’s three geographic regions. Our entire state is a hub of the nation’s healthcare industry, with businesses ranging from medical device companies to pharmaceutical manufacturers, managed care and national insurance providers.
In Tennessee, you will find world-renowned companies including DeRoyal Industries, Microport Orthopedics Inc., Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Medtronic, Sofamor Danek and Wright Medical Technology.
Since 2014, over 30 projects have been announced in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. These projects have created 8,200+ new jobs with investment of $818 million.
Tennessee ranks third in the nation in exports of medical equipment and supplies, with a total of $3.3 billion in 2018. Our state’s exports in the sector have grown by 27 percent since 2010. Tennessee’s largest export partners in this sector include Singapore, Japan, Belgium, the Netherlands, and China, accounting for 60 percent of the sector’s exports.
Quick Facts
365K+
Tennesseans employed by Healthcare and Life Sciences establishments in Tennessee, which includes companies involved in manufacturing or providing health-related services.
1.6k+
Healthcare and Life Sciences establishments in Tennessee
#3
Exporter in the U.S. for medical equipment
12%
Growth in employment since 2015
29.8k+
Employees in cluster industry sectors
#1 In the Southeast for medical equipment and supplies exports for 14 consecutive years
Deroyal Industries
Wright Medical Technology
MicroPort Orthopedics Inc.
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals
Philips
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