Tennessee is an Auto State
252.1K Jobs
Powered by Tennessee’s Auto Industry
Automaker Facilities
Built in Tennessee
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant | Nissan | Smyrna | Tennessee | Assembly |
| Spring Hill Assembly, Stamping and Global Propulsion Systems | General Motors Company | Spring Hill | Tennessee | Assembly |
| Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant | Volkswagen Group | Chattanooga | Tennessee | Assembly |
| LG Chem (Under Construction) | LG | Clarksville | Tennessee | Parts Manufacturing |
| Magna Operations | Magna | Clinton | Tennessee | Parts Manufacturing |
| Magna Operations | Magna | Spring Hill | Tennessee | Parts Manufacturing |
| Nissan Decherd Powertrain Plant | Nissan | Decherd | Tennessee | Parts Manufacturing |
| TMMTN | Toyota | Jackson | Tennessee | Parts Manufacturing |
| Ultium Cells (Under Construction) | LG | Spring Hill | Tennessee | Parts Manufacturing |
| North American Engineering and Planning Center | Volkswagen Group | Chattanooga | Tennessee | R&D / Engineering |
| Chattanooga Learning Center | Volkswagen Group | Chattanooga | Tennessee | Offices & Training Centers |
| Ford Credit Nashville Business Center | Ford Motor Company | Franklin | Tennessee | Offices & Training Centers |
| Memphis Regional Office | Ford Motor Company | Cordova | Tennessee | Offices & Training Centers |
| Nissan North America Corporate Headquarters | Nissan | Franklin | Tennessee | Offices & Training Centers |
| American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Parts Center | Honda | Loudon | Tennessee | Logistics |
| Customer Care & Aftersales -- ACDelco, Parts Distribution Center -- Memphis | General Motors Company | Memphis | Tennessee | Logistics |
| Memphis High Velocity Center | Ford Motor Company | Memphis | Tennessee | Logistics |
| South East Regional Distribution Center Tennessee (SERDC) | Volkswagen Group | Lenoir City | Tennessee | Logistics |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$2.75B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
12%
of total state tax revenue
$1.76B
Federal income taxes
$1.73B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$849.54M
New vehicle sales taxes
$205.01M
Parts & services sales tax
$252.67M
Corporate profits taxes
$496.99M
Used vehicle sales taxes
Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.
Activity at Ports
Tennessee’s Auto Trade Footprint
Tennessee ports moved $316.81M in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to South Africa. Past-decade totals reach $3.30B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$309.39M
Vehicles & parts entering TN ports
$7.42M
Vehicles & parts shipped from TN ports
Past Decade Totals
$3.26B
Vehicles & parts entering TN ports
$41.47M
Vehicles & parts shipped from TN ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Tennessee ports of entry, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Tennessee’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Tennessee, 2024.
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7,400
Employees
Nissan
Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant
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3,808
Employees
General Motors Company
Spring Hill Assembly, Stamping and Global Propulsion Systems
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3,800
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant
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2,400
Employees
Nissan
Nissan Decherd Powertrain Plant
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