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Knoxville is ranked by Forbes as one of the best places for a great career.

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Dollywood is Tennessee’s #1 ticketed attraction meaning there are tons of Hospitality and Tourism jobs there.

As the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, the East Tennessee region is a beautiful place to live and work. Whether you enjoy Panther Creek State Park outside Morristown or the Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, you can live a great life in the East region of Tennessee. Part of that great life is achieving a solid career. The industries below are a perfect place to start exploring your future possibilities. The East region contains Blount, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Anderson, Campbell, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union counties.

Top Industries in the Region

Advanced Manufacturing

Using the latest technology, these professionals make the things that make everyday life possible.

Construction

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With a career in this thriving industry, you'll help build the things people depend on every day. You can use your skills to see immediate results from your work. And, there's always something new to do so you'll never be bored at work.

Hospitality & Tourism

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The tourism and hospitality industry offers many great careers in the management, marketing, and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, and travel-related services.

Information Technology

Careers in IT can be both challenging and rewarding. One of the best things about these careers is that they offer continuous opportunities for learning. As technologies advance, there's always something interesting to learn and new skills to acquire.