| Category | Score | 2013 Rank | 2012 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of Doing Business | 289 | 14 | 27 |
| Workforce | 220 | 5 | 11 |
| Quality of Life | 74 | 49 | 48 |
| Infrastructure & Transportation | 233 | 2 | 4 |
| Economy | 263 | 9 | 12 |
| Education | 54 | 45 | 41 |
| Technology & Innovation | 150 | 25 | 25 |
| Business Friendliness | 132 | 18 | 6 |
| Cost of Living | 49 | 2 | 2 |
| Access to Capital | 12 | 27 | 29 |
| Overall | 1476 | 13 | 16 |
ECONOMIC PROFILE
Governor: Bill Haslam (R)Â
Population: 6,456,243
GDP growth: 3.3 percent
 Unemployment rate (May 2013): 8.3 percent
Top corporate rate: 6.5 percent
Top individual tax rate: 6.0 percent
Gasoline tax: 21.4 cents/gallon
Bond rating/outlook: Aaa/Stable
Major private employers: Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Eastman Chemical Co., Nissan North America Inc., GM Spring Hill Plant, M. Modal Inc., Carlisle Companies, Gaylord Opryland Resort, St. Thomas Hospital, University of Tennessee, Covenant Transportation Group
Economic profile sources: American Petroleum Institute (April 2013), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2012), Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2013 release), CareerOneStop, Moody's Investors Service (senior-most tax-backed ratings), National Governors Association, Tax Foundation (2013), U.S. Census Bureau (2012 estimate)