Redefine your business in Knoxville, Tennessee with a diverse, skilled labor force, tailored training programs and partnerships from our region’s top institutions, an established tech ecosystem, and an unparalleled quality of life. Join the brands that call the Knoxville area home:
Oak Ridge National Lab
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory, conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. ORNL’s diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines, enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is a corporate agency of the United States that provides electricity for business customers and local power companies serving 10 million people in parts of seven southeastern states. In addition to operating and investing its revenues in its electric system, TVA provides flood control, navigation and land management for the Tennessee River system and assists local power companies and state and local governments with economic development and job creation.
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University of Tennessee
The primary mission of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. As the preeminent research-based land-grant university in the state, UT embodies the spirit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement attained by the nation’s finest public research institutions
Learn MoreConveniently positioned at the intersection of interstates 75 and 40, Knoxville is within a day’s drive to over 60 percent of the U.S. population, giving our businesses easy access to markets east of the Mississippi River.
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) is Knoxville’s premier air facility. With 30 nonstop routes (and growing), TYS is one of the most convenient and accessible regional airports in the nation. Daily, the airport handles commercial airline, air cargo, military aviation and general aviation air traffic. TYS has seven commercial airlines and welcomes over 2 million passengers per year.
Knoxville offers a robust education landscape, from highly rated public schools to renowned higher education institutions like the University of Tennessee. The city supports a strong pipeline of skilled talent through partnerships between colleges and local employers, ensuring students are prepared for in-demand careers. With a focus on innovation and workforce readiness, Knoxville’s education system strengthens both the community and the region’s economic growth.
Knoxville’s low cost of living creates a powerful advantage for employers seeking to attract and retain talent. Housing, utilities, transportation, and everyday expenses are consistently below the national average. Among peer communities, we rank the lowest in nearly every category. Combined with a vibrant community, Knoxville provides a smart, sustainable environment for business growth.
