Tennessee Market Intelligence Report (2026)

Top Businesses to Start in Tennessee (2026)

We analyzed 185K+ verified business records to help you separate the hype from the hard numbers.

Top 5 Opportunities

#1
FASTEST GROWTH SECTOR

Wineries

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.40 LQ
#2
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Mobile Food Services

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.68 LQ
#3
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Other Activities Related to Real Estate

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.50 LQ
#4
HIGH DEMAND SIGNAL

Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.58 LQ
#5
LOW COMPETITION GAP

Nail Salons

Growth: +100.0% • Saturation: 0.36 LQ

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Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin

#1 VOL

The state's largest economic engine.

Population

2.0M

Active Biz

68K

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Fastest Growth

Memphis

1.3M Residents

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Knoxville

Population

920K

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Chattanooga

Population

569K

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Clarksville

Population

329K

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Kingsport-Bristol

Population

310K

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Johnson City

Population

209K

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Jackson

Population

181K

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Cleveland

Population

127K

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Morristown

Population

121K

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Common Questions

What is the fastest growing business in Tennessee?+

Currently, the Wineries sector is leading the state with a +100.0% 5-year growth rate across multiple metro markets.

What does the data say about Tennessee's economy?+

The state is home to 185K active establishments across 10 major metro areas. The market shows strong growth in emerging sectors with opportunities in high-demand, low-saturation niches.