Southeast
Growing Leaps & Bounds
Chattanooga is one of the top 10 metro areas for growing advanced industries, adding more than 12,000 jobs since 2010
A Beautiful Place to Live
More than 300 kinds of trees and 900 varieties of wildflowers grow in the Chattanooga area, more than anywhere on earth, except central China.
Southeast Tennessee has a lot to offer. Maybe you love the Chattanooga Riverwalk or like to visit the Fat Cats at the aquarium. Of maybe you like to experience nature outside the city and experience world-class climbing, beautiful hiking or mountain biking trails, or kayak routes. Point being, there is always something fun to do. If you love this part of the great state of Tennessee, check out the major industries to find out how to get an excellent job. The Southeast region contains Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, Mcminn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties.
Top Industries in the Region
Advanced Manufacturing

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

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

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.