Tennessee Resources
Recent Project Announcements
Homeland Vinyl Products Expands Surgoinsville, Tennessee, Manufacturing Operations
Old South Wood Preserving Expands Summertown, Tennessee, Operations
Germany-Based Reinhausen Expands Humboldt, Tennessee, Production Operations
LEV Manufacturing Plans Putnam County, Tennessee, Assembly-Logistics Operations
Stella-Jones Corporation Expands Lincoln County, Tennessee, Operations
Starbucks Plans Nashville, Tennessee, Corporate Operations
Lumber Liquidators Plans Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Headquarters Operations
Weyerhaeuser Company Plans Gallatin, Tennessee, Distribution Operations
Morgan Steel Expands Memphis, Tennessee, Operations
Create Energy Expands-Plans Sumner County-Robertson County, Tennessee, Operations
Germany-Based Sennheiser Group Plans Nashville, Tennessee, Operations
Durable Products Expands Crossville, Tennessee, Operations
Belgium-Based Recticel Group Plans Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, Manufacturing Operations
Heil Trailer International Expands Athens, Tennessee, Manufacturing Operations
Recent Features
21st Annual Shovel Awards: The American Industrial Economy Remade in Real Time
The competition for transformative projects is intensifying. From $10 billion data centers to next-generation manufacturing, this year’s Shovel Awards show which states are winning—and how they’re building durable industrial ecosystems.
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Tennessee's Global Moment: How Foreign Direct Investment Is Reshaping the Volunteer State
Tennessee's surging foreign direct investment numbers—record capital, landmark deals, and a strategic focus on critical industries—signal a state competing and winning on the global stage.
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Tennessee’s Aerospace & Defense Sector Is Scaling with Precision
From advanced testing infrastructure at Arnold Air Force Base to new manufacturing expansions in Morristown and Murfreesboro, Tennessee is aligning workforce, research and site readiness to support the next generation of aerospace and defense investment.
2025’s Top States for Business: How the Winners Are Outpacing the Rest
Speed, workforce alignment, and energy infrastructure now define the best states for doing business — not just incentives or tax breaks. Our exclusive rankings break down how the top performers are staying ahead in a tightening market.
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Tennessee’s Bold Investment in Nuclear Innovation and Workforce
Strengthening its nuclear ecosystem with major investments in workforce training, advanced research, and industry growth.
The Colossus of Memphis: Elon Musk’s Supercomputing Investment Transforms the Region
2024's Leading Metro Locations: U.S. Cities on the Rise Amid an Economic Reshuffling
Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report reveals shifting dynamics in America’s cities.
Top States for Doing Business in 2024: A Continued Legacy of Excellence
Certain states just have the right ingredients for attracting and nurturing business growth. The 2024 Top States for Doing Business rankings are in, and guess what? The Southern states are shining bright once again.
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Tennessee: The Emerging Hub for Healthcare Excellence
A big move by Oracle has others taking notice, too.
The Newest Shovel Award—It's Green!
Louisiana leads with green, earning the first-ever Green Shovel for its commitment to renewable energy. The state's significant cleantech investments highlight a national shift toward sustainable development.
