Overview
The Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation (TAEDC) was created by the Board of Mayor and Alderman to drive economic development in the greater Tullahoma region. This organization establishes a framework for quality economic growth and development targeting specific segments: aerospace and aviation, medical services and technology, retail, information technology, and entrepreneurship, with the goal of formulating and implementing programs to increase job opportunities. This is accomplished by capturing economic opportunities with a strategic and focused approach to economic planning and development activities. We partner with businesses as well as state and local agencies to achieve these goals.
The Board and its Executive Director work closely with the Coffee County Industrial Development Board, the Tennessee Economic and Community Development Department, TVA, the Southern Middle Tennessee Entrepreneurship Center, and a host of other agencies to enhance economic development in Tullahoma.
Mission
To promote sustainable growth and use economic development strategies to promote Tullahoma's strengths:
- Aerospace
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Aviation
- Retail
- Medical Services
- Innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Workforce Development
Meetings
1st Tuesday of every month at 7 AM
Tullahoma City Hall Board Room
The TAEDC consists of seven members elected by the Tullahoma Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The board members also serve dual roles as Board Members for the Tullahoma Health, Education, and Housing Facility Board. The TAEDC has the authorization to do PILOTs and TIF agreements on behalf of the City of Tullahoma. Board members are Chairman Beverly Lee, Vice-Chairman David Bond, Secretary Rich Ellis, Treasurer John McCord, Kevin LeMay, Misty Damron, and Josh Sudbury. Contact Winston Brooks, TCED, Executive Director, TAEDC, for more information about economic development.
We know that our existing businesses are the best opportunities for growth, expansion, and job creation. Our goal is to help our local businesses continue to grow to create additional jobs, diversify our local tax base, and, overall, build and maintain an excellent quality of life for our citizens.
To help Tullahoma grow, we can help with the following resources as your first contact and assist you:
Expand your operations
Research new markets, both in the United States and abroad
Provide guidance for incentives and job training programs
Identify buildings and sites based on growth projections and requirements
Facilitate networking opportunities with venture capital and funding providers
Provide demographic information
Provide workforce information
Provide public relations and marketing strategies