Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 80 —
20% below the national average.
how it's computed
Housing45% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost18% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Tennessee is
CBII band 3/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates86.3%
College graduates4.9%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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