East Tennessee Economic Development Agency
Welcome
Located in the center of the Southeast United States and gateway to the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, the area known as the East Tennessee Innovation Valley is an ideal business location. The 15-county Knoxville-Oak Ridge region's vibrant, diverse economy provides the perfect balance of economic, workforce and technology resources that companies need to succeed in a global economy. Along with our partners, State of Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Authority and the region's economic developers, we offer professional and confidential business location information and assistance to companies seeking a U.S. location in eastern Tennessee.