Why
Greene County?
Why Greene County?
Choose Greene County
Location, Location, Location!
Greene County is within one day’s drive to 75% of the U.S. population and centrally located to provide same-day delivery in the region to promote Greene Initiatives.
Sustainability
Community emphasis on Greene Initiatives. Greene County is a certified TVA Valley Sustainable Community:
Silver Level
Incentives Programs
Greene County offers tax incentives through our PILOT program in addition to state incentives.
Experience
Our community has experience building and staffing for the Advanced Manufacturing and Distribution industries.
Logistics
Large sector of local economy, including Landair, ForwardAir, ETI, Greene County Express, and one future relocation
fuel
Truck fueling conveniently located, offerings include Pilot, Loves, and TA/Petro
Check Out the Numbers



69,069
Population
29,995
Labor Force
622.2
Square Miles
2.45
Persons Per Household
$39,971
Personal Income per Capita
$118,500
Median Home Value
27,461
Households
72.9%
Homeownership Rate
Daytime Population 63,737

Age (% OF POPULATION)
Age | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Under 5 Years Old | 4.9% | 4.7% | 4.8% |
Under 18 Years Old | 20.5% | 18.7% | 19.6% |
18-64 Years Old | 60.4% | 58.9% | 59.6% |
65 Years and Over | 19.1% | 22.4% | 20.8% |
Median Age | 42.9 | 45.7 | 44.5 |
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2014-2018 5-Year American Community Survey
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018 Annual Population Estimates
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tennessee State Data Center (2018)
TNECD
Education
Both Greeneville and Greene County school systems received the Governor’s A+ Award for Community Excellence in Education. Only 52 of the 139 school systems in Tennessee have qualified for this recognition.
A skilled workforce is important to the success of any business, and Greene County understands that providing both preparatory and continued training is imperative to economic growth. The Greene County Partnership cooperates with three local institutions to provide education and training opportunities. Please visit their websites for more information or contact Christina Potts, econdev@greenecop.com, with specific training needs.

Excellence in
Education
Both Greeneville and Greene County school systems received the Governor’s A+ Award for Community Excellence in Education - Only 52 of the 139 school systems in Tennessee have qualified for this recognition.
High Graduation
Rates
Greeneville ranks fifth out of 136 school systems in Tennessee Competency Test results and the city school system consistently rates above state averages in attendance and graduation rates (96.7%).
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Greeneville City School System is also one of only two systems in Tennessee that have maintained accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for more than 40 years.
General Stats | Greene | Tennessee |
---|---|---|
High School Graduation Rate | 94% | 89% |
College Going Rate | 58.10% | 63.40% |
Average ACT Score | 19.7 | 20.2 |
Location
Centrally Located in The Eastern US
Greene County is centrally located in the eastern portion of the United States and is easily accessible by Interstate 81. Situated at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Greene County is 70 miles northeast of Knoxville, 30 miles southwest of the Tri-Cities region of Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol, and 54 miles northwest of Asheville, NC.
- Within 70 miles: Â I-81, I-40, I-75 and I-26
- Served by: U.S. 11E, U.S. 321, TN 34, TN 70, TN 93 and TN 107.Â

Opportunities
Daytime Population 63,737

GAP Analysis $98,079,079
(Custom Trade Area)
The Gap Analysis is a summary of the primary spending Gaps segmented by retail category.
It measures actual consumer expenditures within the City’s trade area and compares it to the potential retail revenue generated by retailers in the same area. The difference between the two numbers reflects leakages, or the degree to which consumers travel outside the community for certain retail goods and services. The Gap analysis is a useful tool to gauge retail supply and demand within the community.
Labor Force Estimates (2019)
Category | Tennessee | Greene |
---|---|---|
Labor Force | 3,345,000 | 29,995 |
Employment | 3,232,000 | 28,599 |
Unemployment | 113,000 | 1,396 |
Unemployment Rate | 3.40% | 4.70% |
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
TNECD
