#4 Tennessee
#4 in Taxation and Regulation
#8 in Workforce Quality
#8 in Living Environment
Right to Work? ✓
Regional Profile – Southeast
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Key Industries
Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy, Entertainment, Logistics, Medical Devices
Key Companies
Autozone
Dollar General
FedEx Services
International Paper
Unum Group
Volkswagen
Advantages
Tennessee is getting noticed by startups. Launch Tennessee, the state-funded venture capital fund and agency, has surpassed $1 billion in funding, ahead of its 2017 goal.
Legislators have lowered the Hall Tax on investment and dividend income and are still trying to repeal the law entirely.
Key Contacts
Dept. of Economic and Community Development
Randy Boyd, Comissioner
615-741-1888
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave.,
Nashville, TN 37243
Randy.Boyd@tn.gov
http://www.tnecd.com/
CEO Comments
“Tennessee has stable leadership and a “can do” attitude toward recruiting and retaining major businesses like Beretta, Under Armour and UBS.”
“Tennessee is a great place with a high sales tax but no income tax, K-12 education challenges and infrastructure needs. We have an excellent credit rating and a great governor.”
Current Developments
2015 Regional Report: The Southeast
October 8, 2015
5 Great States for Biotech Companies
May 8, 2014
Auto Manufacturing Redraws its Map
May 8, 2014