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Economy of Tennessee

Tennessee is a prosperous state of USA. Along with mesmerizing natural beauty and man made wonders Tennessee is one of the prominent economic center of USA. The economy of a state is literally the backbone of development of that state. A comprehensive overview on the economy of Tennessee will give a concrete idea about the development of Tennessee.

Speaking of the economy of Tennessee, in 2005 Tennessee was the 18th largest economy of USA with US$226.502 gross state product. The top five agricultural commodities of Tennessee in the year 2001 were cotton, nursery, dairy products, broilers and cattle and calves.

In the financial year 2001 the top five agricultural exports of Tennessee were feed grains and products, soybeans and products, cotton and linters, tobacco and other products.

In 1997 the top five counties in Tennessee regarding agricultural sales were

  • Warren-US $ 83.0
  • Robertson- US $71.9
  • Bedford- US $69.0
  • Gibson- US $68.5
  • Obion-US$63.8




The major outputs of Tennessee include electrical power, cattle, cotton and textile. Tennessee produces large percentage of beef. There are more then 82,000 farms in Tennessee. In more then 59% of the farms beef cattle are bred. When the land between Mississippi Rivers and Tennessee opened during the 1820's there was the boom in cotton production. Soybean is another product which is largely produced in Tennessee.

The major corporations that have their headquarters in the state of Tennessee are International Paper, AutoZone Incorporated and FedEx Corporation.

Most of the industries in Tennessee are centered at the four chief metropolitan areas in Tennessee, namely Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville and Memphis. Here half of the Tennessee industrial workers are employed. During 20th century Tennessee witnessed rapid industrial growth. There are flour-milling, lumber, cotton, iron, chemical and other industries in Tennessee.

Tennessee with its scenic landscape and prosperous economy is a fastest growing state in every aspect including real estate. Tennessee real estate is a booming market with varied options.

Economy of the state of Tennessee has strengthened every facet development of the state.

To know more about different aspects of economy of Tennessee click on the follwing links:

  • Agriculture in Tennessee
  • Tennessee Industries
  • Tennessee Real Estate

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