Economic Development
Promoting Middle Tennessee’s economic growth.
Over two million people, 60,000 businesses, and still growing, the Nashville region is known as a great place to live, work, and prosper. Our top-rated economic development team works to promote and enhance our diverse business climate, vibrant culture, and well-educated workforce to continue to attract and retain innovative talent and premier companies from around the world.
Regional Economic Drivers
Health Care
362,560 jobs
combined direct & indirect
$67 billion
annual economic impact
Tourism & Hospitality
259,170 jobs
combined direct & indirect
$7.5 billion
annual economic impact
Advanced Manufacturing
236,613 jobs
combined direct & indirect
$69.7 billion
annual economic impact
Music & Entertainment
80,757 jobs
combined direct & indirect
$15.6 billion
annual economic impact
Technology
62,876 jobs
combined direct & indirect
$8 billion
annual economic impact
Monthly Economic Indicators
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Our Region
The 10-county Nashville Economic Market includes a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region.
Nurturing the workforce of tomorrow.
As Nashville continues to grow, the Economic Development team works to promote and nurture an active and diverse business climate in Nashville. The team also partners with colleges and universities in the area to continue to grow a well-educated workforce in Nashville to best serve the needs of businesses and develop the next generation of business leaders.
