Build the Future in Tennessee

From Ford's BlueOval City EV megasite and Nashville's booming skyline to distribution hubs, factories, and healthcare campuses, Tennessee is in the middle of a historic building boom. Skilled trades professionals are constructing the plants, infrastructure, and landmarks driving the state's manufacturing renaissance.

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125,000+
Over 125,000 men and women work in construction throughout Tennessee
$5.6B
Ford's BlueOval City EV megasite — one of the largest construction projects in state history
2,000+
Tennessee added 2,000 construction jobs in a single month in 2025, among the nation's top gainers
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The Companies Building Tennessee

From EV megasites and distribution centers to Nashville landmarks and healthcare campuses, Tennessee's contractors are hiring across the trades — electricians, welders, operators, carpenters, and skilled technicians statewide.
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EMJ Corporation
Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Chattanooga, EMJ is a national commercial general contractor with deep expertise in retail, industrial, and renewable-energy construction.
~370+ employees
BELL Construction
Based in Brentwood, BELL has shaped Nashville's skyline, building landmarks like the Music City Center and many of the city's most recognizable structures.
~300+ employees
Rogers Group
Headquartered in Nashville, Rogers Group is a heavy-civil leader in highway construction, asphalt, and aggregates serving Tennessee and the Southeast.
~2,000+ employees

The Heart of America's Manufacturing Boom

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EV & Advanced Manufacturing
Multi-billion-dollar plants from Ford, Volkswagen, and others are making Tennessee a national hub for EV and battery construction — and the trades that build them.
02
Nashville's Explosive Growth
One of the fastest-growing cities in the country keeps trades busy with towers, hotels, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.
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Logistics & Distribution Hub
Tennessee's central location and interstate network drive constant warehouse and distribution-center construction statewide.
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No State Income Tax
Tennessee has no personal income tax, so construction professionals keep more of their earnings while building stable, long-term careers.

Skilled Trades Building Tennessee

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Industrial Electrician

Wire and power the EV plants, battery facilities, and manufacturing lines fueling Tennessee's advanced-manufacturing boom.

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Structural Welder

Join and fabricate the steel structures behind factories, warehouses, bridges, and commercial buildings across the state.

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Crane & Rigging Operator

Safely hoist and place steel, equipment, and heavy materials on Tennessee's largest industrial and commercial job sites.

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5,800+

Jobs created by Ford's BlueOval City megasite

Ready to Build Your Career in Tennessee?

Explore training pathways, credentials, and hiring opportunities that can launch a rewarding career in Tennessee's booming construction industry.

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