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Tennessee Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Tennessee economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. Corporate Income or Excise Tax: Tennessee levies an excise tax of 6.5% The state of Tennessee does not have a throwback provision. FINANCING & GRANTS.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Nissan North America Expanding in Canton, MS

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The new logistics center replaces various smaller distribution facilities the company currently operates in the area through short-term leases. Caterpillar also has remanufacturing operations in the Corinth area.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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It provides nonstop air service to more than 50 destinations and connects Middle Tennessee to the rest of the country, and beyond. With local dining favorites like Tootsies Orchid Lounge and Noshville and craft breweries like Yazoo Brewery and Tennessee Brew Works, BNA offers up the soul of Nashville’s food and beverage culture.

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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up

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TENNESSEE’S PIONEERING SITE-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. Last year, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD) launched the Select Tennessee Certified Sites Program , a new, statewide endeavor that assesses, certifies and promotes available sites for relocations and expansions. Foote said.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. Memphis’ five Class I railroads have in recent years invested more than $500 million in new or expanded rail systems, which already bring more than 200 trains through Memphis each day.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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The Black Forest Industrial Park, a 52-acre AdvantageSite in Ozark, AL, features a 29,580-square-foot building that is for sale or lease and can be adapted to clients’ specifications. The park also has a 29,580-square foot spec building that is for sale or lease and can be finished to the clients’ specifications.

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Seven Projects Land Deal of the Year Honorable Mentions

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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS EXPANDS IN TENNESSEE. is one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals and one of Tennessee’s largest employers. The organization’s affiliates own, operate or lease 199 hospitals in 29 states with approximately 30,000 licensed beds. Community Health Systems (CHS), Inc.

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