Living here
Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college18 mi
High school graduates85.2%
College graduates16.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Springfield Economic Development
City of Springfield Economic Development information describes land for sale in the North Industrial Park for industrial and commercial purposes, with sales approved by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and based on jobs created, salary and benefit levels, and potential contributions to the local economy. It also outlines the Springfield Industrial Development Board/Health and Education Facilities Board and related governance and public participation processes.
county
Blount Partnership Eco Dev Board
The Blount County Economic Development Board (BCEDB) is the economic development agency representing Alcoa, Maryville, and the Blount County government for developing its industrial, corporate headquarters, technology-oriented business, and commercial (limited) development.
region
Middle Tennessee Industrial Dev. Assoc.
The Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association is an economic development agency funded by Electric Cooperative, Municipal Electric, and Natural Gas Distributors serving Middle Tennessee. It represents and promotes industrial development in 40 counties and provides plant location services in cooperation with the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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