Tennessee State Facts
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Economic Insights
See Auto Industry Impacts at the National, State, and Congressional District levels.
Industry Impact
252.1K
252.1 Thousand total auto jobs in Tennessee
5.51%
5.51% depend on the auto industry for jobs
$36.02B
$36.02 Billion gross state product
6.90%
6.90% state GDP
$19.8B
Total Labor Income Annually
$12.14B
Total Car Sales in 2024
306.8K
Total New Cars Sold in 2024
Industry Impact and Tax Revenue: 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; compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. New vehicle sales revenue derived from NADA Data.
Tax Revenue
$2.75B
in state tax revenue
11.50%
% of state tax revenue
$849.54M
new vehicle sales taxes
$496.99M
used vehicle sales taxes
$205.01M
sales tax on auto parts and services
$1.73B
vehicle use taxes (including gas taxes), licenses and fees
$252.67M
corporate profits tax
$1.76B
federal income taxes
Registrations
6.98M
Registered
By Body Style
- Cars 2,154,331 (30.90%)
- UVs 2,578,117 (36.90%)
- Pickups 1,765,026 (25.30%)
- Vans/Minivans 343,443 (4.90%)
By Powertrain
- ICE / Hybrid 6,925,444 (99.20%)
- Electric 44,399 (0.60%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 12,895 (0.20%)
- Fuel Cell 12 (0.00%)
The Tennessee average age of vehicles is 13.4 years; The national average is 12.2.
Registration figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility as of December 31, 2024; new purchase figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility representing new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
New Purchases
306.8K
Vehicles Sold
By Body Style
- Cars 53,311 (17.40%)
- UVs 177,607 (57.90%)
- Pickups 63,433 (20.70%)
- Vans/Minivans 12,412 (4.00%)
By Powertrain
- ICE / Hybrid 291,517 (95.00%)
- Electric 13,230 (4.30%)
- Plug-In Hybrid 2,078 (0.70%)
Auto-related Activity at Ports
Economic Activity From Past Decade
- 41.47M 41.47 Million Total Exports
- 3.26B 3.26 Billion Total Imports
Economic Activity from 2024
- 7.42M 7.42 Million Total Exports
- 309.39M 309.39 Million Total Imports
Top Export Countries
- South Africa South Africa
- Mexico Mexico
- India India
Compiled by Powerbase Associates with data provided by USA Trade Online, figures represent port activity over the past decade and between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024.
Fueling
- Gasoline Stations 4,536
- EV Level 2 Charging Ports 1,642
- EV Level 2 Charging Stations 774
- EV DC Fast Charging Ports 746
- EV DC Fast Charging Stations 184
Compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, figures represent fueling data as of January 1, 2025.
Consumers
$67.6K
Median Household Income
67.30%
Owner Occupied Housing
32.70%
Rental Occupied Housing
84.20%
Owner Occupied Single Family Homes
Commuting to Work
- Drive Alone to Work (75.80%)
- Carpool to Work (8.30%)
- Take Public Transportation (0.50%)
- Work From Home (12.82%)
- Other (2.60%)
Housing Type
- Single Family Home (68.10%)
- 1-Unit (4.00%)
- 2-4 Units (5.50%)
- 5-9 Units (4.30%)
- 10-19 Units (3.80%)
- 20+ Units (6.20%)
- Mobile / RV / Boat (8.10%)
Figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2023.
Automaker’s Facilities
| Ford Motor Company | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Regional Office | Cordova, TN | 31 |
| Ford Credit Nashville Business Center | Franklin, TN | 728 |
| Memphis High Velocity Center | Memphis, TN | 113 |
| General Motors | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Care & Aftersales -- ACDelco, Parts Distribution Center -- Memphis | Memphis, TN | |
| Spring Hill Assembly, Stamping and Global Propulsion Systems | Spring Hill, TN | 3808 |
| Honda | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Parts Center | Loudon, TN |
| LG | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| LG Chem (Under Construction) | Clarksville, TN | 850 |
| Ultium Cells (Under Construction) | Spring Hill, TN | 1700 |
| Magna | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Magna Operations | TN | 952 |
| Magna Operations | TN | 417 |
| Nissan North America | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan Decherd Powertrain Plant | Decherd, TN | 2400 |
| Nissan North America Corporate Headquarters | Franklin, TN | 1700 |
| Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant | Smyrna, TN | 7400 |
| Toyota | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| TMMTN | Jackson, TN | 400 |
| Volkswagen Group of America | Location | Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Learning Center | Chattanooga, TN | 16 |
| North American Engineering and Planning Center | Chattanooga, TN | 84 |
| Volkswagen Chattanooga Assembly Plant | Chattanooga, TN | 3800 |
| South East Regional Distribution Center Tennessee (SERDC) | Lenoir City ?, TN | 39 |