Overview

Aerospace

	Airports Major Part of Transportation Grid Airports major part of transportation grid

Agriculture

	Agritourism is New Cash Crop in Tennessee From more than 30 wineries and numerous pick-your-own berry and pumpkin patches to the dozens of dairies, corn mazes and fall harvest festivals, agritourism destinations are cropping up all over Tennessee.

	Tenn. Plants Seeds for Bumper Crop in Ag Business Tennessee plants seeds for bumper crop in ag business

Business Almanac

	Teaming Up to Get Zero Nissan and Tennessee have formed a partnership to promote zero-emission vehicles, including electric vehicles, in Middle Tennessee.

	Grant Program Saves Energy, Dollars Nashville attorney David Lyons knows how to save energy.

Tennessee Gets High Marks for Strong Economy No. 5 out of 50 is really good.

	I-40 is Voted King of a Road Here is a compliment paved with good intentions.

	McMinnville Goes 3-D for Google Welcome to McMinnville - in 3-D.

	‘Innovation’ Gets a Push from Regional Coalition Here is an innovative idea for economic development.

	Coca-Cola Plant Bottles a Milestone The Cleveland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. plant is located on an appropriately named street in Bradley County – Refreshment Lane.

	Fayette County Airport Lands an Award And the winner is: Fayette County Airport.

	Scholars Program Puts Kids at Head of the Class Students: Go to the head of the class.

	Knoxville Company Helps Secure Energy Grid EnerNex Corp. is involved in the war on terrorism.

	New Standards Boost Three-Star Program’s Results Tennessee’s Three-Star Program has added a new resource to its curriculum, giving communities across the state something to cheer about.

Tennessee Recognized as Great Place to Retire Tennessee recognized as great place to retire

	Drive-In Theaters Still Alive in Tennessee Drive-in theaters still alive in Tennessee

African-American Historical Sites Throughout State African-American historical sites throughout state

	Tennessee Rich with Civil War History Tennessee rich with Civil War history

Theater Traditions Run Strong in Tennessee Theater traditions run strong in Tennessee

	Tennessee Music Roots Go Far Beyond Country Tennessee music roots go far beyond country

Tennessee Autumn a Sight to Behold Tennessee autumn a sight to behold

	East Tennessee Fossil Site Gets Visitors’ Center East Tennessee fossil site gets visitors' center

Business Climate

	Tennessee Gains Leading Role in Film Prodution Productions that come to Tennessee benefit from the availability of talented labor, low cost of living, cooperative leaders and amazing landscapes.

	Tennessee Program is Big Friend to Small Business Entrepreneurship is a booming business in Tennessee.

	Haywood County Has a Shovel-Ready Site One of Tennessee’s premier industrial sites is within 50 miles of a major airport, a port on the Mississippi River and 1.7 million people from which to hire workers.

	Tennessee Plays a Strong Hand in Luring Investment New economic investment in Tennessee is as brisk as it is diverse.

Tennessee’s Top Projects of 2008 A listing of some of Tennessee's top projects of 2008

	Tennessee Draws Global Investment A combination of available land, low tax structure and quality workforce is keeping Tennessee high on the list of investment by foreign-owned companies.

	Tennessee on Fast Track for Attracting Investment Tennessee continues to be magnet for corporate relocations, expansions.

	Tennessee Paves Way for New Jobs, Investment, Growth As the business cycle rises and falls, new technologies emerge and economies reinvent themselves.

	Tuned In to Tennessee The Volunteer State is home to several national television channels that draw millions of viewers daily from across the country and around the world

	Building Better Communities Economic development specialists help rural locales exploit opportunities.

State Wins Prestigious Site Selection Award Tennessee earns ‘most competitive state’ award from magazine.

	New Office Promotes Volunteer State in China As president of JC Business Group, Li Weaver operated a successful international consulting firm in Franklin, Tenn., outside of Nashville.

	China, Japan Factor Large in State’s Economy State secures Japanese consulate, opens China trade office in Beijing

	Giving Southern Flavor to a Northern Neighbor Call it “The Southern Strategy.”

	Program Gives Rural Communities Expert Feedback on Site Selection Orange Carpet Tour program helps attract new investment.

	State Steps Up to Spur Investment in Rural Areas Rolling hills and sweeping vistas are hallmarks of the Tennessee countryside, and they’re also prime spots for business expansion and investment opportunities.

	Historic Downtowns Enjoy a Revival The initiative showcases historic treasures while stimulating new business opportunities.

	Japanese Companies Invest Big in Tennessee Minority businesses find Tennessee nurturing

	China a New World for Tenn. Exports China a new world for Tennessee exports

	Program Helps Businesses Think Globally Program helps businesses think globally

	Program Provides Startup Loans to Entrepreneurs Program provides startup loans to entrepreneurs

	Pro-Business Attitude Draws HQs to Tennessee Pro-business attitude draws HQs to Tennessee

	Companies Find Big Success in Small Tenn. Towns Lower costs, higher quality of life a plus for many

	Foreign Investors Flocking to Tennessee Foreign investors find Tennessee a prime spot to set up shop

	Support Programs Boost Tennessee Exports Tennessee support helps companies gear up for international exports

Incentives Available for Economic Development Explanation of economic development incentives

Tennessee Offers Numerous Tax Incentives Job Tax Credit, Franchise Tax, Excise Tax, Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax

Tenn. Workers’ Comp Reform Levels Playing Field Workers’ comp reform promotes business growth

	Leadership Center a Resource for Revitalization Tennessee Leadership Center gives communities the right tools

Online Startup Services Cut Red Tape Online startup services cut red tape

	Networking Program Aims to Boost Small Businesses Networking program aims to boost small business

	Cabinet Focuses on Creating, Retaining Jobs Cabinet focuses on creating, retaining jobs

	Tennessee Workers’ Comp Reform a Win-Win Workers' comp reform saves millions, re-energizes manufacturers

	Program Offers Incentives for Job Investments State's innovative program helps companies move 'at the speed of business'

	Fortune 500 Firms Boost Tenn. Knowledge Base Fortune 500 companies boost the states knowledge base

	Tennessee Entrepreneurs Enjoy Abundant Resources Helping hands give entrepreneurs two ways to build their businesses

	Ideal Locations Drawing Hollywood to Tennessee Interesting settings make filming easy for smaller companies

	Tennessee Movies Make a Splash at Sundance Tennessee makes its mark at prestigious Sundance Film Festival

Tenn. Regions Partner for Economic Development Regional partnerships show there’s strength in numbers

	VeggieTales Takes Root in Tenn. VeggieTales relocates to Franklin,TN

	Film, TV Crews Find What They Need in Tennessee Film and TV crews find what they’re looking for in Tennessee

	Diversity Office Levels Field for State Contracts New Governor’s office works to ensure equal opportunities for state contracts

	Tenn. Firms in Good Company on Fortune 500 FORTUNE magazine puts Tennessee businesses in the spotlight

Development Department Retools, Shifts Strategy Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announces major organizational restructuring

Legislation Seen Spurring Tennessee Job Growth Workers’ comp legislation lays the groundwork for job growth

	Commissioner Speaks Language of Business State ECD Commissioner Matt Kisber brings business sense and political savvy to the table

	Tenn. Program FastTracks Business Inquiries Innovative state program cuts through red tape, guarantees a quick response

	Governor Digs in to Fix Budget Process Tennessee’s top executive brings an insider’s perspective to the job

	Tennessee Incubators Breed New Businesses Incubators help entrepreneurs get their ideas off the ground

	Rutherford Forms Alliance for Job Creation A sound economic development plan makes all the difference

Tennessee Agencies Unite, Create ‘Jobs Now!’ Four East Tennessee agencies join forces to create Jobs Now!

	TVA Generates Electricity, Jobs TVA’s Economic Development initiatives help power the region’s economy

	Infrastructure Program Maps New Strategies TIIP broadens its perspective to meet the evolving needs of today’s industries

	TDECD Strategy Plays Up Tennessee Regions New ECD strategy plays to the strengths of Tennessee’s regional economies

Magazine Awards TDECD Top Honors SITE SELECTION names Tennessee’s ECD No. 1 state economic development agency

	Team Approach Draws Businesses to Madison County An innovative partnership brings new business to Madison County

	Services Available for Businesses of All Sizes For enterprises big or small, ECD’s Business Services can lend a helping hand

	Development Department Unveils New Logo, Web Site Creative Services Division unveils redesigned logo, Web site

	Governor Brings ‘Business Sense’ into Office Since taking office in January, Gov. Phil Bredesen wasted no time in applying his corporate acumen to the business of running state government.

	A Busy Year for Business in Tennessee 2001 continues a record-breaking run of sustained growth

	Minority Businesses Find Tennessee Nurturing One was a Tennessee native; the other had never set foot in the state. Both ended up finding new opportunities for minority-owned businesses in Columbia, Tenn.

Business in Tennessee Had Active Year It was a notable achievement by any standard. In 2000 Tennessee recorded a record $7 billion in private capital investment from new and expanding companies. As a result, more than 34,000 new jobs were created.

Technology

	Tech Partnership Maps Innovation Strategy In some states, the public and private sectors don’t have much in common beyond their alliteration.

	High-Speed Access Delivers $2.4B Potential Working to wire the world.

	Broadband Creates Connection to Rural Locales Expanding broadband’s reach is a $2.4 billion economic promise.

	NSF Initiative Builds Tenn.’s Research Muscle Research competitiveness among universities has dramatically improved

	FedEx Institute Delivers ‘Real-Life’ Research Business and science communities turn research into real-life applications

	Tenn. Makes Great Connection with Broadband Work Tennessee. The future. What will bridge the gap? The answer is simple: broadband. Or – for those in need of a slightly longer answer – high-speed network connectivity.

	Oak Ridge Makes History with Neutron Work After 7 years and $1.4 billion, Oak Ridge makes scientific history

Oak Ridge Works on World-Class Neutron Source ORNL’s $1.4 billion project capable of amazing discoveries

‘Innovation Valley’ Turns Nano into Commerce The East Tennessee Nano Initiative is at work translating Innovation Valley’s nanoscience resources into economic activity.

	Oak Ridge Big Player in ‘Miniature Science’ World-class tools put Innovation Valley on the cutting edge of nanotechnology

	Council Program Keeps Local Leaders ‘Tech Fit’ NeTTC provides technical training for local leaders

	Director Puts Focus on Tennessee Technology New state director of technology development takes a hands-on approach

Software Helping Healthcare Providers Save Money Software helping healthcare providers save money

	Biotech Company Drawn to Tennessee Workforce Biotech company drawn to Tennessee workforce

	Promising Research Births Memphis Biotech Firm Promising research births Memphis biotech firm

	Biotech Sector Shows Promise in Tenn. Biotech sector shows promise in Tennessee

	Biotech Firms Discover Capital, Resources in Tenn. Startups take advantage of existing infrastructure – and available capital

Data Pipeline Boosts ‘Net Speed at Southern Schools Ten billion bits per second – and counting

	Oak Ridge, UT Join Forces for Neutron Research Oak Ridge, UT join forces to step into the future of neutron research

	Biotech Firms Drawn to Tennessee Resources Across the Volunteer State, life sciences activity is turning up the heat

	Brentwood Firm Sinks Teeth into Anti-Venom Line Protherics takes the bite out of poisonous snakes

Tenn. Earns High Marks for Relocating Tech Firms Tennessee earns top-10 status for relocating technology execs

	Memphis Hits Its Stride as Tech Hub Memphis emerges as one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology hubs

	Chattanooga Firm Spins Future with Nanofibers Highly versatile nanofibers are the technology of tomorrow.

	TTDC Outlines Strategic Plan for Tech Initiatives TTDC prescribes a five-step strategic plan to enhance high-tech initiatives.

Data Pipe Links Atlanta, Chattanooga, Oak Ridge Fiber-optic network to benefit Chattanooga.

World Takes Notice of Oak Ridge Tech Initiatives High-tech initiatives attract worldwide attention to Oak Ridge.

	Oak Ridge is Lab Breeder Reactor for Spinoffs Oak Ridge National Lab provides the seeds to spin off new companies from technology.

Energy

	Tennessee Becomes A Green Giant Tennessee is making bold moves to position itself as a leader in clean energy, including a proposed Solar Institute, big investment in biomass technology and tax incentives for companies in the renewable-energy supply chain.

Tennessee Leads Green-Collar Revolution Tennessee sets pace in clean-energy job gains

	State Energizes Plan for New Fuels, Conservation With abundant natural resources and several nationally recognized research and development centers, Tennessee is in a position to become a national leader on renewable energy, fuel efficiency and conservation.

	Tennessee Fuels Research into Alternate Energies Tennessee leads the way in research on alternative energy, conservation.

	‘Miracle’ Soybean Fuels Memphis Company Milagro Biofuels impact alternative fuels industry through ‘miracle’ beans

	Tenn. Researchers Energize Biofuel Work An alternative fuels strategy and a new $125 million national biofuels research center put Tennessee at the cutting edge

	Tennessee Companies Exploring Alternative Energy Alternative fuels turn farm products into an economic advantage

	Program Helps Businesses Save Energy, Money Free or low-interest loans help save money – and the environment

Loans Help Small Businesses Save Energy Small business loans deliver ways to save money – and the environment

Tenn. Program Fosters Conservation, Cuts Costs Department of energy program helps conserve resources, cut costs

	Tenn. Program Teaches Responsible Energy Usage TEEN program encourages responsible energy usage habits

	Loan Program Helps Small Firms Win Power Struggle When small businesses improve energy efficiency, everyone wins

Manufacturing

	Auto Suppliers Are In Demand In Tennessee VW assembly plant is growth engine for parts companies.

	Food Production Feeds Tennessee’s Economy The Volunteer State boasts an array of well-known brands, from Bush’s Baked Beans to Jimmy Dean sausage to Pringles to Goo Goo Cluster and Little Debbie.

	Eastman Chemical Invests $1.3B in Kingsport Plant Industry leader Eastman invests big in Tennessee.

	Alstom Powers Up With New Chattanooga Plant Alstom makes major investment to catch the surge in generator plant construction.

	Auto Industry Shifts into High Gear in Tennessee The automotive industry continues to thrive in Tennessee

	The Place to Be Prestigious pubs ranks Tennessee a desirable location.

	Auto Parts Makers Don’t Take Back Seat in Economy Auto seat-making giant picks Middle Tennessee

	‘Smart Oven’ Idea Cooked Up in Chattanooga Take your food from the fridge to the oven via the Internet

	Tenn. ‘Megasites’ Revved Up Over Auto Industry Three certified megasites prepare for big business

A Busy Year for Manufacturing, Distribution Projects A Busy Year for Manufacturing, Distribution Projects

	Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Takes Slice Out of Costs Manufacturing on the cutting edge yields big payoffs

	Chattanooga Steers Auto Industry to ‘Megasite’ Chattanooga’s enterprise south Megasite ready for a megadeal

Tennessee is Vehicle of Growth for Nissan Operations Production is key for Nissan

	Tenn. Auto Sector Drives $6.6 Billion Payroll Tennessee’s auto sector drives a $6.6 billion payroll

	Tennessee Auto Plants Roll Out Expansion Plans Tennessee auto plants roll out expansion plans

	Chattanooga’s Megasite Ready for Business Chattanooga’s Enterprise South is ready for big business

	Auto Suppliers More than Sum of Parts in Tenn. What’s a car without brakes? A truck without an engine block?

	Auto Industry Still Growing in Tennessee Tennessee steers its way to the center of the ‘Automotive South’

	Starbucks Likes La Vergne for Coffee To Go Starbucks recognizes Rutherford County’s strategic locale

	Tennessee Suits the Taster of Snack Makers Food industry giants produce snacks and treats for the nation

	Sanford Marks Shelbyville for Sharpie Expansion Sanford expansion marks Shelbyville as the hub of the company’s business

	Tennessee’s Locale Makes it Distribution Solution Pick anywhere in the U.S., and Tennessee can get you there

	Nissan Adds Maxima to Tennessee Assembly Lines Nissan’s 2004 Maxima added to Smyrna, Decherd assembly lines

	Spring Hill Plant Puts New Models in Orbit Souped-up line of VUEs and Ions to debut in 2004

	Bosch Steps on the Gas at Tenn. Brake Plants Bosch now produces brakes at three Tennessee locations

	Parts Manufacturers Accelerate Tenn. Auto Industry Parts manufacturers fuel Tennessee’s growing automobile industry

	Nissan Puts Pedal to the Metal in Tennessee Q&A with Nissan North America senior vice president, Emil Hassan.

	Spring Hill Plant Debuts New Vehicles Saturn hits the ground running with its entry in the highly competitive SUV market.

	Global Recruiting Brings Japanese Import to Tenn. International recruiting effort brings ARJ manufacturing to Jackson.

	Locale, Logistics Make Tenn. Distribution Natural Location and logistics make Tennessee a natural for distribution.

	Port Shores Up Tenn.’s Cargo Handling Capacity New port at Cates Landing will harness the transport power of the Mississippi.

Memphis Gets its Shot with Vaccine Manufacturer Memphis lands vaccine manufacturer.

	Memphis Center Lets FedEx Continue to Innovate FedEx is global leader in technology innovations for distribution.

	Automakers’ $2.5 Billion Investment Drives Economy Automakers’ $2.5 billion investments accelerate Tennessee’s economy.

	Location, Infrastructure Land Distributors Location, logistics and transportation amenities make Tennessee a natural for distribution facilities.

	Firms Find Advantages in Tenn.’s Rural Communities Companies seeking the advantages of a ’big fish in a small pond’ are locating in Tennessee’s rural communities.

Transportation

	Cates Landing Port Harbors Big Ambitions As it nears completion, the massive Port of Cates Landing in West Tennessee is drawing interest from shippers and manufacturers throughout the United States.

	Counties Pool Assets to Lure Large Employers Three Plateau counties take regional approach to industrial development.

	Tennessee’s Automotive Industry Is Revved Up and Firing on All Cylinders Volkswagen says 'Guten Tag' to Chattanooga by bringing production to the Enterprise South megasite.

	Massive Port Project is Watershed for Growth New facility will open up opportunities in Northwest Tennessee

	Transportation Grid Enhances Tenn. Business Comprehensive transportation network enhances overall business climate

Welcome Section

	Tennessee Creates Favorable Climate for Business Since taking office in January 2003, Gov. Phil Bredesen’s strategic focus of creating ”higher skilled, better paying jobs” has yielded remarkable results for Tennessee.

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