- Kiplinger.com has selected Tennessee as one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees.


- Business Facilities, a national economic development publication, issued its annual 2010 Rankings Report and Tennessee, along with many cities throughout the state, earned top honors. The Volunteer State was ranked number one in the nation for Automotive Manufacturing Strength, number two for Economic Growth Potential and number five for Best Business Climate. A complete list is as follows:

- State Rankings
# 1 Automotive Manufacturing Strength
# 2 Economic Growth Potential
# 5 Best Business Climate
# 5 Quality of Life
# 5 Solar Energy Manufacturing Leaders
# 6 Alternative Energy Industry Leaders
# 7 Cost of Labo# 9 Best Transportation Infrastructure

- Knoxville Metro Rankings
# 5 Top 10 Metro Economic Growth Potential (Under 200K Population)
# 7 Alternative Energy Industry Leaders
# 10 Top 10 Metro Best Cost of Living