“Middle Tennessee is a popular spot for corporate relocations and expansions, largely because of its favorable business climate.”
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allatin, Tennessee, is a hot spot for new and expanding businesses. The outlook for office, manufacturing and distribution, commercial and retail, and residential development is strong. Businesses of all types call Gallatin home. Among them are the corporate headquarters of Samick Music Corporation, which relocated its offices from California in 2006; the largest Gap distribution center in the country; GF Puhl Manufacturing; and SERVPRO. Gallatin’s industrial community is a diverse one, ranging from distribution to light manufacturing to corporate headquarters. Sumner Regional Medical Center and Volunteer State Community College also represent more than just great community assets. They, too, are major employers that help to shape the healthy economic landscape of the city. Gallatin’s proximity to Nashville and Interstates 65, 40, and 24, along with a local and nearby international airport, give Gallatin ready accessibility to the world. An outstanding public school system complemented by several private education options, Volunteer State Community College, and state-of-the-art technical training facilities support our businesses by providing a highly skilled workforce. Middle Tennessee is a popular spot for corporate relocations and expansions, largely because of its favorable business climate, supported by meaningful tax incentives and training programs for qualified companies. The City of Gallatin is a business-friendly community, best evidenced by its commitment to the Economic Development Agency and its mission. Utilizing its partnerships with the Tennessee Economic and Community Development Department and the Tennessee Valley Authority, Gallatin continues to be a leader in attracting new industry to Middle Tennessee. www.gallatintn.org 17