Collaboration among community partners allows the Knoxville region to offer businesses a distinct, operational advantage.
Economic Partners
Air Travel
Competitive Airfare Partnership is a private-public partnership created to assist in the recruitment and expansion of low-fare air service for the region.
Military Affairs
The East Tennessee Military Affairs Council advocates and supports military activities in the region, including the contributions military and defenses initiatives make to the regional economy.
Regional Assets
Access to world-class research facilities, federally-owned utility services and graduates from highly-ranked post-secondary institutions gives Knoxville-based businesses a distinct advantage.
Site Selection
The Development Corporation of Knox County ensures the availability of suitable sites within Knox County for the recruitment of new companies and the retention of existing companies that will result in direct and measurable increases in quality jobs.
Doug Lawyer
VP of Economic Development
Discuss the economic advantages of operating in the Knoxville region.