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Greeneville, Tennessee

town · Greene County

At a glance

15,646
Population
$227,400
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$250,108
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$650/mo
Median rent
52% below U.S. median
$49,889
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
80.8%
Homes with broadband
99.9%
Locations with fiber available
8.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost33% below
For business: Tennessee is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Tusculum University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college24 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates90%
College graduates26.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Greeneville
The Greene County Partnership is an umbrella organization that houses the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Tourism, Keep Greene Beautiful, and Education & Workforce Development in Greene County, Tennessee. It aims to promote and enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of all residents through leadership and collaboration.
county Greene County Partnership
The Greene County Partnership is an umbrella organization that houses the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Tourism, Keep Greene Beautiful, and Education & Workforce Development. It was formed in 1993 to promote, preserve and enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of all residents of Greene County by providing collective leadership and serving as a facilitator, catalyst, and unifying force to achieve common community goals.
region NETVRIDA
NETVRIDA appears to be an economic development organization for the NETV region and service area, offering information on business sectors, communities, sites/buildings, and data resources.
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

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