Tennessee & Roane County Demographics

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  • Tennessee is a right-to-work state.

  • Tennessee's 2003 union membership for all industries/manufacturing is lower than the national average:

    • Tennessee..........9.2%

    • United States.....12.9%

  • Tennessee's 2002 population of 5,797,289 represents a 1.9% increase over the 2000 census.

  • Tennessee has the second largest inland port in the United States on the Mississippi River in Memphis.

  • Tennessee is one of only 8 states with a AAA bond rating.

  • Tennessee has over 200 Fortune 500 industrial and service companies within state facilities.

  • Tennessee's Constitution requires a balanced state budget.

  • Tennessee has no personal income tax on wages.

  • Tennessee offers the nation's most dependable power source. The Tennessee Valley Authority operates one of the nation's largest electric power systems in terms of generating electricity.

  • Tennessee is located in the Sunbelt area of the Southeastern U.S. and has a mild year round climate.

State Tax Structure

  • Sales Tax: 7%

  • Income Tax

Personal: 6% on Interest and Dividends

Corporate (Excise): 6.5% of Net Earnings

Franchise Tax: 25 cents per $100 of Capital Properties

  • Unemployment Tax - New Employers: 2.7% of First $7,000

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