Technology

Technology Thrives Here

If your company is in the technology industry, look no further than Blount County. Businesses, like ProNova, enjoy how we are strategically located near the airport, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Tennessee. Our highly educated labor force can power even the most innovative brands. We believe in supporting your company any way we can.

At a Glance

Technology businesses thrive in Blount County.

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Employees

1,848+

Employees

Source: TNECD.com
Companies

227

Companies

Source: TNECD.com
Average Annual Wages

$84K

Average Annual Wages

Source: TNECD.com

What Blount County Businesses Are Saying

ProNova chose to locate in Pellissippi Place for a number of reasons that, when combined, made the decision easy. The location is convenient to the airport, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Tennessee. Above all, we were most impressed with the Blount Partnership’s willingness to meet our needs and the genuine community support. I am happy to say that our expectations have been exceeded and we are extremely pleased to be located in Pellissippi Place.

Joe Matteo | Co-founder and President ProNova Solutions

Industry Highlights

Key Sectors

From innovative imaging equipment to aerospace technology, businesses in a variety of technology sectors have chosen to locate or expand in Blount County. Siemens Medical Solutions, for example, brings together innovative imaging equipment, information technology, management consulting and services. Blount County’s proximity to the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory gives area businesses access to technology resources and relationships. 

Key Advantages

Businesses in the technology industry have chosen Blount County for its location, educated workforce and solid infrastructure. The strategic location, within a day’s drive of over 75% of the U.S. population, allows businesses like ProNova to share its cancer treatment solutions with its target market. StandardAero, one of the aerospace industry’s largest independent maintenance, takes advantage of the nearby general airport.

Blount Chamber Member

The Vision Center is the flagship location for all Cirrus Aircraft pilot, owner and customer activities including sales, delivery, training, maintenance, support, personalization, fixed base operations and more for all Cirrus airplanes including the Vision SF50 single-engine personal jet.

 Cirrus Aircraft
Blount Chamber Member

DENSO is a leading supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components for every major automotive producer on the planet.  Including subsidiaries, the company operates in nearly 200 locations around the globe with more than 165,000 employees.

 Denso
Blount Chamber Member

ProNova is redefining the future of cancer treatment by delivering a lower-cost, smaller, lighter and more energy efficient proton therapy solution without sacrificing today’s most important clinical capabilities. ProNova leverages proven superconducting magnet technology in both the cyclotron and treatment gantry.

ProNova Solutions

Siemens Medical Solutions brings together innovative imaging equipment, information technology, management consulting and services to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable clinical and financial outcomes.

 Siemens