East Tennessee Economic Development Agency

Regional Advantages

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Workforce Laborshed

The Knoxville region has a diverse and skilled workforce with more available skilled and semi-skilled workers than the national average in several job categories.

Commuting Patterns

 

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Laborshed Productivity


Anderson 2-10

Blount 2-10

Campbell 2-10

Claiborne 2-10

Cocke 2-10

Grainger 2-10

Jefferson 2-10

Knox 2-10

Loudon 2-10

Monroe 2-10

Morgan 2-10

Roane 2-10

Scott 2-10

Sevier 2-10

Union 2-10

Commuting Patterns

County lines do not deter commuting activity within the Knoxville region. Employers are able to attract the number of employees required for operation, regardless of their location within the 15-county area.

Out Commuting Patterns
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Census 2000)
Anderson 35%
Blount 37%
Campbell 40%
Claiborne 36%
Cocke 40%
Grainger 66%
Jefferson 55%
Knox 14%
Jefferson 55%
Loudon 49%
Monroe 35%
Morgan 61%
Roane 50%
Scott 20%
Sevier 26%
Union 65%

Source: State of Tennessee LMI / State of Kentucky LMI

Knoxville Oak Ridge Innovation Valley

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