SmartAsset identified the Tennessee counties receiving the greatest amount of investment in their local economies. Among the state's 95 counties, the top rated were:
1. Rutherford
2. Williamson
3. Davidson
4. Wilson
5. Maury
6. Montgomery
7. Sumner
8. Fayette
9. Putnam
10. Hamilton
Source: SmartAsset assessment based upon growth in business establishments, GDP growth, new building permits per 1,000 homes and municipal bond investment.