East Tennessee Economic Development Agency
Welcome
Located in the center of the Southeast United States and gateway to the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley is an ideal business location. The 15-county 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, we offer free and confidential business location information and assistance to companies seeking a U.S. location in eastern Tennessee.