Tennessee second fastest-growing state for foreign direct investment employment

The number of Tennesseans working for foreign-based companies increased by more than a third in the past five years, making Tennessee the second fastest-growing state for foreign direct investment employment. The Global Business Alliance found Tennessee ranked only behind Minnesota in terms of foreign employers, largely driving by the state’s automotive industry and role as a major global shipping center. Japan is the foreign country with the largest investment in the state followed by Germany, the U.K., Canada, and France. Approximately 7.5% of all Tennessee workers are employed by a foreign-based company.