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Economic Development

International Business

The Nashville region is one of America’s most dynamic centers for business growth, offering a welcoming place for international companies to expand and grow their operations. A diverse mix of global brands make the region their U.S. base for manufacturing, corporate operations, sales, distribution, R&D, and more. No city of similar size offers an environment with as much potential for international trade and investment.

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Foreign Direct Investment

Pro-business policy, cost advantages, location, and quality of life make the Nashville region a frontrunner for global trade and investment. To keep our leading edge, we work to increase foreign direct investment, expand trade opportunities, and cultivate our rich talent pool.

Global Business Snapshot

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key driver of the Nashville region’s growth.

20%

of announced new jobs are attributed to foreign investors

340+

foreign-owned companies represent 26 countries

56,000+

people are employed by foreign-owned companies

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Maplehurst logo representing 'the bakery specialists', indicating expertise in baked goods, under the umbrella of weston foods company.
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The flag of india, featuring a deep saffron (kesari) top band, a white middle band with a navy-blue wheel with 24 spokes (the ashoka chakra), and a green bottom band.
The flag of spain, featuring three horizontal bands of red, yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms on the yellow band toward the hoist side.
The flag of australia, featuring the union jack in the upper left corner and a constellation of white stars, known as the southern cross, on a blue field, with a white seven-pointed star known as the commonwealth star located below the union jack.
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The flag of mexico featuring three vertical stripes in green, white, and red with the national coat of arms centered on the white stripe. the coat of arms depicts an eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus, holding a serpent.
The flag of south korea, featuring a white background with a red and blue taeguk in the center and four black trigrams, one in each corner.
The flag of sweden, featuring a blue field with a yellow or gold scandinavian cross that extends to the edges of the flag.
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The union jack: the national flag of the united kingdom, featuring a blue field with the red cross of saint george (patron saint of england) edged in white, superimposed on the diagonal red cross of saint patrick (patron saint of ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of saint andrew (patron saint of scotland).

As Tennessee experiences strong growth in exports, opportunities for trade expand. 

Nashville was the 43rd largest Metropolitan exporter (2022)

Total Tennessee goods exported around the world in 2022: $38.2 Billion

International Business Council

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Trade & Exports

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International Organizations

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Pivotal Partners

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