Tennessee Ranks in top ten among exporters

[smeagolsfree]

This may be a surprise to some, and I know it was to me that Tennessee ranks in the top ten exporters to other countries. I think this says a lot for the economic strength of the state and the diverse economy.

Here the article:

http://nashville.bizjournals.com/nashville...tml?jst=b_ln_hl

[sleepy]

I wonder how much of that data is skewed as a result of FedEx's hub being a foreign trade zone, as well as the fact that about half the nation's cotton crop is brokered and sold out of Memphis, even though TN's not a particularly large cotton state.

[ricky_the_great]

Does Saturn still manufacture in TN?

do they even export outside the US

[Rural King]

Yes they still manufacture in Springhill, and I think that plant if fairly safe as GM restructures. I don't think they export many Saturns as it was a brand developed for domestic production to compete with Japanese imports.

I'm not sure where the FTZ are in the TN cities, and what products go throught them. Its something I would be interesting in learning about though.

[MidTenn1]

Yes they still manufacture in Springhill, and I think that plant if fairly safe as GM restructures. I don't think they export many Saturns as it was a brand developed for domestic production to compete with Japanese imports.

I'm not sure where the FTZ are in the TN cities, and what products go throught them. Its something I would be interesting in learning about though.

I think the Nissan plant in Smyrna is in or attached to an FTZ. I'm sure they will pop up along new I-69 in the next few years.

Also they requested the engine plant in Decherd be included. FTZ

[sleepy]

Yes they still manufacture in Springhill, and I think that plant if fairly safe as GM restructures. I don't think they export many Saturns as it was a brand developed for domestic production to compete with Japanese imports.

I'm not sure where the FTZ are in the TN cities, and what products go throught them. Its something I would be interesting in learning about though.

According to the article, there are 2 in Memphis and 1 each in Nashville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and the Tri-Cities.

[Lexy]

Yes they still manufacture in Springhill, and I think that plant if fairly safe as GM restructures. I don't think they export many Saturns as it was a brand developed for domestic production to compete with Japanese imports.

I'm not sure where the FTZ are in the TN cities, and what products go throught them. Its something I would be interesting in learning about though.

Nissan IS a FTZ. It is stated thoroughout the plant and on the outside of the guard houses/fences. Smyrna Police have no jurisdiction on Nissan property. It is controlled by the US Government, FBI, ATF. Smyrna can't even respond to a vehicle accident in the parking lot. I know that for a fact. LOL!