Central Location
Easily accessible through 8 interstate exits off of I-40, with I-75 nearby, Roane County attracts a broad base of both residential and tourist shoppers.
Roane ECD · Industry
Main Street Scale,Interstate Traffic
More than one million residents within 50 square miles, 45,000–50,000 vehicles a day, and a storefront rent your balance sheet will thank you for.
- 8
- Exits off I-40, with I-75 close by
- 25
- Miles of interstate frontage
- 50K
- Vehicles daily
- 1M+
- Residents within 50 square miles
The small business advantage
A customer base bigger than the county line.
Roane County is ideal for retail, small business and entrepreneurs. Centrally located on I-40 and just minutes from I-75, within a day's drive from two thirds of the United States' population, we're easy to reach. That means it's easy to shop here.
More than 450 events each year attract visitors with disposable income, creating a broad customer base in addition to the one million residents living within 50 square miles — plus lake traffic, Windrock riders and Smokies-bound travelers rolling past eight interstate exits.
38.6
Average age of a Roane County resident
500
Hotel rooms serving visitors year-round
450
Special events drawing shoppers each year
Why open here
Three reasons the numbers work
Business Support
In our pro-business environment, local, state and federal officials team up to help make your business succeed — from permitting and site selection to workforce and marketing.
Affordability
With a low tax burden, no personal state income tax, and a lower than average cost of living, Roane County is a great place for a small business, as well as a great place to call home.
"I've been coming to Roane County since 1993, and finally made the decision to move here. The people are among the friendliest and most compassionate I have ever met. I enjoy the atmosphere of community and how beautiful it is."
Business support
You won't be figuring it out alone.
The Roane Alliance and the Roane Chamber of Commerce work side by side with city and county leadership, the State of Tennessee and federal partners so a new storefront, restaurant or service business has a clear path from idea to opening day.
- Site and storefront search across eight interstate exits and historic downtowns
- Introductions to city, county and state permitting staff
- Chamber membership, referrals and ribbon-cutting promotion
- Workforce connections through Roane State and TCAT Harriman
Join Us in Roane
Ready to move where it matters? Let us help you find the right location and resources to grow your business in Roane County, Tennessee.