Manufacturing Companies in Tennessee

Key Manufacturing Industries in Tennessee

• Automotive
• Chemical
• Food Processing
• Aerospace

Manufacturing Economy Facts

• Major automotive hub with Nissan, GM, Volkswagen, and over 900 suppliers
• Chemical manufacturing with Eastman Chemical, DuPont, and BASF
• Food processing with Tyson Foods, Mars Petcare, and Jack Daniel's
• Aerospace manufacturing with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Arnold AFB
• Over $45 billion in annual manufacturing output

Manufacturing Advantages in Tennessee

• No state income tax advantage
• Right-to-work state with competitive labor costs
• Central location with excellent transportation infrastructure
• Strong automotive and chemical manufacturing clusters
• Business-friendly regulatory environment
• Access to inland waterway transportation via Tennessee River

Transportation Infrastructure

Major Airports

• Nashville International Airport
• Memphis International Airport
• McGhee Tyson Airport