Fact Sheets
A Region on the Rise
East Tennessee is growing! With a regional population surpassing 1.2 million and over 597,000 jobs in 2025, our 15-county region continues to outpace national trends in employment growth. Over the past five years, we’ve added more than 80,000 residents and 64,000 jobs—and those numbers are only projected to climb. The region’s momentum, affordability, and steady population gains, make East Tennessee an exceptional location for industry and talent. Check out all of the data and insights about each of our counties by viewing the Community Profiles and full Economy Overviews below.
