Our Advantages

Perfectly Prepared. Perfectly Blount.

From giving our residents the best quality of life to working directly with area businesses to ensure their success, our advantages are ideal for both for businesses and their employees. If your company is ready to make a move, look no further than Blount County. Here, you can have it all.

100+

Flights per day at McGhee Tyson Airport

18+

Interstate, U.S. Highways, and State Highways

62,225+

Labor Force

The Benefits of Blount County

Location & Infrastructure

Reach the rest of the world with your product or service. Blount County’s strategic location and solid infrastructure make it the most ideal place for your company’s success. We have access to major interstates and highways, a general airport, two Class I railroads, and more.

Workforce & Education

Easily staff qualified labor for your business with our large talent pool. With our many secondary education options and highly ranked schools, we are committed to training the next generation of trained employees. Tennessee invests in several statewide initiatives to ensure we are creating a steady pipeline of skilled workers.

Taxes & Incentives

Helping your business thrive is our top priority. Read all about our many programs, grants, and tax incentives to find the ones that best fit your company. Then, we will assist you in acquiring the right ones for your business. We are committed to fostering economic growth for all the businesses in Blount County.

Quality of Life

Sure, Blount County makes plenty of business sense to locate and expand here. But the quality of life for your employees is unlike any other. Breathtaking natural beauty surrounds Blount County. Plus, we have a friendly small-town feel that’s only rivaled by our big city recreational and entertainment options.

Perfectly Partnered. Perfectly Blount.

Ready to reach new markets and build your business? Let us partner with you through the process of locating to Blount County.

Lauren Emert

Lauren Emert

Director of Economic Development

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