Tennessee: Industry Data
Tennessee has 2,316 establishments and 29,537 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers. Here's each one, with pay, one-year job growth and Tennessee's national rank.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Avg. pay | 1-yr jobs | U.S. rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Teams & Clubs | 93 | 3,442 | $248,996 | +5.9% | #13 |
| Sports & Event Promoters with Venues | 104 | 1,731 | $54,014 | -11.3% | #27 |
| Sports & Recreation Instruction | 363 | 3,636 | $25,957 | +2.5% | #17 |
| Fitness & Recreational Sports Centers | 904 | 9,896 | $20,351 | +4.1% | #22 |
| Sporting & Athletic Goods Makers | 44 | 583 | $102,665 | -1.0% | #24 |
| Cut & Sew Apparel Makers | 46 | 1,554 | $64,910 | -5.7% | #7 |
| Footwear Makers | 6 | 48 | $64,588 | -36.0% | #13 |
| Sporting Goods Retailers | 554 | 7,217 | $33,460 | +0.2% | #13 |
| Commercial Screen Printers | 202 | 1,430 | $44,024 | -5.5% | #14 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), 2025 annual averages, private ownership. Establishment counts are worksites, not companies. Pulled November 11, 2026. bls.gov/cew
Tennessee: FAQ
How big is the sports business industry in Tennessee?
Tennessee had 2,316 establishments and 29,537 employees across the 9 industries Data MVP covers in 2025 (BLS QCEW annual averages, private ownership).
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