Tennessee Is Driving America Into the EV Era.

Tennessee is one of the fastest-growing automotive states in the country, anchored by Nissan, Volkswagen, and a wave of new EV and battery investment transforming its manufacturing base.

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420K+

Jobs in Tennessee tied directly or indirectly to the automotive industry.

$14B

contributed to Tennessee's economy annually by the automotive and mobility industry.

Top 5

Top five state in the nation for automotive manufacturing job growth rate.

Key Companies Driving Growth

Nissan, Volkswagen, and a new wave of EV battery companies are reshaping Tennessee's automotive economy and creating thousands of high-quality manufacturing career opportunities.

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Nissan North America

Nissan's North American headquarters and primary assembly plant are in Smyrna, Tennessee, making it one of the largest auto employers in the state and a cornerstone of the regional manufacturing economy.

🌐 ~ 20,000 U.S. employees

Volkswagen Group America

VW's Chattanooga plant is its only US manufacturing facility, producing the Atlas and ID.4. The plant is expanding with billions in investment to support EV production for the North American market.

🌐 ~ 4,000 TN employees

Ford BlueOval SK Tennessee

Ford and SK On's BlueOval SK battery campus in Stanton, Tennessee is a $5.6 billion EV battery manufacturing complex that broke ground in 2022. The facility produces battery cells for Ford's electric vehicle lineup and employs thousands of production technicians, process engineers, and maintenance specialists in one of the largest new manufacturing investments in Tennessee history.

🌐 ~ 5,000 TN employees

Why Technicians Choose Tennessee

Nissan and VW Anchor the Market

With Nissan's North American HQ and assembly plant in Smyrna and VW's only US factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee has two world-class OEM employers anchoring a deep and stable automotive career market.

Massive EV Investment Underway

Ford's BlueOval SK battery campus in Stanton represents over $5 billion in EV manufacturing investment, creating thousands of new jobs in battery production, systems integration, and advanced manufacturing roles.

No State Income Tax Advantage

Tennessee has no state income tax, meaning automotive workers keep significantly more of their earnings compared to counterparts in Michigan, Ohio, or other major auto states, a powerful financial advantage.

Workforce Programs Built for Automotive

Tennessee's community college and technical school network runs automotive programs developed in direct partnership with Nissan, VW, and other employers, creating direct entry pathways into plant production roles.

Opportunities in Tennessee's Automotive Sector

Vehicle Assembly Technician

Build Nissan pickups, Volkswagen SUVs, and next-generation EVs on Tennessee production lines. These roles offer competitive wages, strong benefits, and clear advancement pathways.

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Vehicle Assembly Technician

Support lithium-ion battery cell production and EV powertrain assembly at BlueOval SK and other Tennessee battery facilities. One of the fastest-growing careers in state manufacturing.

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Automotive Engineer

Design vehicle systems, EV platforms, and powertrain components for Nissan, VW, and a growing network of Tennessee engineering and advanced manufacturing supplier firms.

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Auto Industry Jobs

Ready to Launch Your Automotive Career in Tennessee?

Whether you are building Nissan trucks in Smyrna, assembling VW EVs in Chattanooga, producing batteries at BlueOval SK in Stanton, or supporting Tennessee's growing supplier base, automotive careers here are expanding fast.

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