Overton County, located on Hwy 111, is a place where everyone can live, work, and play in a small town atmosphere that offers a friendly, peaceful, and clean environment. With quality jobs and educational opportunities, Overton County is backed by strong, responsible community leaders with an eye to the future.
- 200020,139
- 201022,091
16% increase
Source: US Census
- Hutchinson FTS, Inc. (Plant 1)400
- Hydroserre Tennessee LLC300
- Eaton-Aeroquip204
- Hutchinson FTS, Inc. (Plant 2)175
- Parker Seals170
Putnam County is located on Interstate 40, 79 miles east of Nashville and 100 miles west of Knoxville, making it an ideal location for business and visitors alike. Putnam County is home to Tennessee Tech University and Cookeville Regional Medical Center and is the largest micropolitan in Tennessee and in the top 40 in the nation.
- 200062,315
- 201072,321
16% increase
Source: US Census
- Tennessee Technology University2,400
- Cookeville Regional Medical Center1,600
- Perdue Farms975
- Averitt Express665
- Cummins Filtration, Inc.600
While Tennessee Tech University is one of the most celebrated colleges in the South today, the idea for such an institution began in the early 1910’s when community leaders envisioned a school of higher learning that would not only benefit surrounding communities but also help to establish Cookeville as the main hub of the Upper Cumberland.
In addition to the City of Cookeville's 35,000-person population, the Tennessee Tech University student body adds over 11,000 students to the community making TTU a crucial force in the area’s economic success.
Home to Awesome the Golden Eagle, TTU is one of the nation's 50 "Best Value" public colleges and universities according to The Princeton Review and has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys, earning designation several years in a row as one of the nation's best college educations for the cost. US News & World Report has chosen TTU as one of the Top Public Schools in the South on multiple occasions, and the University has been chosen as the "Best in the Southeast" by The Princeton Review.
Jackson County is located just 18 miles from Cookeville on Hwy 56, 82 miles from Nashville off Interstate 40. It is an area of rich history; and one of the few places in the country in which the entire downtown district is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places.
- 200010,984
- 201011,638
6.0% increase
Source: US Census
- Eaton Corporation110
- Neilsen & Bainbridge LLC91
- Ansei America, Inc.30
- Eaton Aeroquip, Inc.8
- TN Spring Valley, Inc.6
White County is conveniently located on Hwy 111, 80 miles from Nashville. Known for having an abundance of recreational opportunities and musical heritage, White County is a haven for history buffs, music fans and nature lovers alike. White County is home to Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, which is equipped with a 6,700 ft. runway and strengthened for cargo loads with hangers and larger apron areas.
- 200023,102
- 201025,841
11.8% increase
Source: US Census
- Genlyte Thomas Group LLC299
- Federal Mogul Lighting252
- Moeller Marine Products222
- Tri-State Distribution, Inc.195
- LTD Parts, Inc (Visteon)158