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State Profiles

Tennessee is an ideal place to drive business success because we offer more than great roads and a central location. In our state, progressive businesses will find access to vital economic components, such as a right-to-work environment, a diverse, dependable and educated workforce, a wonderful quality of life and a wealth of technology resources that gives businesses a winning edge in their growth and profitability. From its natural resources and progressive technology resources to its unique quality of life, the state is positioned to offer whatever a company needs to be successful.

Infrastructure

Tennessee's advantage includes a vibrant and ever-growing infrastructure, which makes it a great place to locate and grow a business.
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Demographics

Tennessee boasts a diverse and growing population.
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Quality of Life

From Tennessee’s state parks, named best in the nation, to the moderate climate in which to enjoy them, the quality of life in Tennessee is second to none.
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Education

Governor Bredesen understands that tomorrow’s leaders sit in a classroom today. That’s why the state of Tennessee places value in educating its future leaders. From an emphasis on Pre-K to post-secondary education and more, Tennessee offers a wide array of educational resources to prepare our next generation for the future.
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Transportation

Roughly 75% of the nation’s population is within a day’s drive of Tennessee. Our state shares a border with eight others – that’s the most contiguous borders in the country - making our location convenient and economical for moving freight across the United States and abroad.
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