Infrastructure

Tennessee's advantage includes a vibrant and ever growing infrastructure which makes it a great place to locate and grow a business.

Environment

Tennessee is very diverse in its regions, geology, topography, and wildlife. For a link to comprehensive mapping resources across the state click here.

The state of Tennessee values the conservation of its environment. For more information, visit the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Telecommunications

Tennessee has a significant telecommunications usage and availability across the state. As of June 2004, there were 104 companies providing telecommunication services in Tennessee: Incumbent providers, 28; Competitive local exchange carriers (CLEC), 50; and resellers of local telephone services, 26.  Click here for a brief description of Telecommunications resources in Tennessee.

Utilities

Tennessee offers a host of energy resources. One key resource Tennessee offers is an abundant supply of affordable electric power. Electric rates in Tennessee are among the lowest in the nation and are available through the Tennessee Valley Authority. Corporations and citizens reap significant benefits from Tennessee's affordable power.

In addition, Tennessee also offers 35,000 miles of natural gas pipelines and distribution lines offering considerable availability across the entire state.

Click here for a brief description and cost comparisons for utilities in Tennessee.