Living here
Nearest 4-year college6 mi
Nearest community college14 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates88.6%
College graduates26.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Elizabethton Economic Development
Provides planning and economic development information for Elizabethton and Carter County, Tennessee, and information about the Joint Economic Community Development Board.
region
Northeast TN Valley Regional Industrial Development
NETVRIDA is a regional economic development organization for the Northeast Tennessee Valley, providing information on the region's business sectors, communities, sites/buildings, data, and library resources.
state
America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state
Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state
Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state
Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state
Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes