Rural Advantages
330+
Companies have located or expanded to rural Tennessee since 2019
50,000+
New jobs committed in rural Tennessee since 2019
56%
Of new jobs committed in 2025 were in rural counties
55%
Of projects landed in 2025 were in rural counties
89%
Of community grants awarded in 2025 went to rural counties
A Statewide Commitment to Rural Success.
Tennessee has made deliberate investments in rural communities, ensuring they are competitive, connected and ready for growth. Through targeted grants, infrastructure development and strategic partnerships, rural communities across the state are attracting new jobs, revitalizing downtowns and creating stronger, more resilient economies.
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How Nokian Tyres Continues to Change Lives in Dayton, Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) incentivized Nokian to come to Dayton in 2017 and has overseen multiple expansions since then. With early support from TNECD, Nokian hit the ground running. Today, the plant produces an average of 13,000 to 14,000 meters (approximately 42,000 to 45,000 feet) of tire tread per shift. On high-demand days, output can reach as much as 21,000 meters.
The Company We Keep
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Each of Tennessee’s grand divisions—West, Middle and East—offers distinct infrastructure and workforce advantages.
“What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and our downtown districts serve as vital economic engines for tourism, economic development and quality of life.”
Bill Lee
Governor, State of Tennessee
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New jobs committed in rural Tennessee since 2019
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