Tennessee's food scene spans Memphis BBQ to Nashville hot chicken. The state's food manufacturing includes meat processing, snack foods (Moon Pies, Goo Goo Clusters), and the Jack Daniel's distillery.
These agricultural products form the foundation of Tennessee's food supply chain, supporting local food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
| Manufacturing Establishments | 780 |
| Manufacturing Employees | 34,200 |
| Organic Certified Farms | 128 |
| FDA-Registered Facilities | 3,280 |
Sources: USDA Census of Agriculture, FDA Registered Food Facilities, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Figures are approximate.
Tennessee has approximately 3,280 FDA-registered food facilities, covering manufacturing, processing, packing, and storage operations.
The top agricultural products in Tennessee include Cattle, Broilers, Soybeans, Cotton, Corn. These drive the state's food manufacturing and processing sector.
Tennessee has approximately 128 certified organic farms, contributing to the state's organic food production and local food systems.
Tennessee is known for specialty foods including Nashville hot chicken, Memphis BBQ, Moon Pies, Goo Goo Clusters. These reflect the state's unique culinary heritage and local ingredients.
Tennessee's food manufacturing sector employs approximately 34,200 workers across 780 establishments, making it a significant contributor to the state's economy.
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