CBP data indicates that there are more establishments categorized as manufacturing businesses with 500 or more employees in Tennessee than in any other category.
The following table shows how many arts, entertainment and recreation businesses with 500 or more employees were in Tennessee during the period from 2012 to 2016.
Arts, entertainment and recreation businesses with 500 or more employees in Tennessee (2012-2016)
Year
Total businesses
2012
125,082
2013
126,952
2014
129,839
2015
133,610
2016
137,210