The Tennessee Department of Transportation has completed the 2026 Aviation Economic Impact Study, detailing how aviation drives economic growth across Tennessee. Using the most recent available data, the viation Economic Impact Study quantifies the economic contributions from Tennessee’s 76 public-use airports and off-airport air cargo to communities statewide.
The findings show aviation generates $53.8 billion in annual economic activity, supports 236,000 jobs with nearly $18 billion in payroll and contributes 9% of Tennessee’s Gross Domestic Product.
The Aviation Economic Impact Study analyzes on-airport jobs and payroll, visitor spending by out-of-state travelers, off-airport air cargo movements, and aircraft operations statewide. While the study provides a “snapshot in time,” the increase from $40 billion in 2019 to $53.8 billion underscores a competitive and highly valued aviation system that supports Tennessee’s broader economy. This growth highlights aviation’s essential role in strengthening business activity, expanding workforce access, and enhancing statewide economic competitiveness.
Mack Burger Day (10/24)
Drug Take Back Event @ Sutton's Family Pharmacy (10/24)
Ardmore's Scarecrow Trail (10/24)
September Unemployment Rates
The Chamber Bash....A New Chapter (10/27)
Early Voting Continues Through 10/29
UTS Hall Of Fame & Alumni Dinner (10/23)
Tennessee Pathways Health Education Initiative
