Tennessee Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by Type of Business, Tennessee, 2008
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Type of Business
Tennessee Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Tennessee counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Tennessee counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Type of Business | Contract Count | $ Amount | Tennessee | 2008 | -- | 4,224 | $1,817,727,749 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Federal Government Organization | 4 | $23,625,546 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) | 2 | $35,814 |
Tennessee | 2008 | JWOD Participating Nonprofit Agency | 31 | $3,323,093 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Local Government Organization | 2 | $2,024,658 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Minority Institution (MI) | 79 | $15,222,686 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Other Educational Institution | 31 | $11,190,033 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Other Nonprofit Institution | 35 | $3,131,839 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Small Business 8A Firm Performing in the United States | 1,271 | $98,715,915 |
Tennessee | 2008 | Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Performing in the United States | 212 | $29,871,165 |
Tennessee | 2008 | State Government Organization | 10 | $226,539 |
TOTAL | | | 5,901 | $2,005,095,037 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
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