Tennessee named a top state for business

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Executive Produer - Josh Morgan

Story Created: Mon May 7, 2012 4:18 AM

Story Updated: Mon May 7, 2012 4:28 AM

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Chief Executive magazine has named Tennessee one of the four top states for business.

Tennessee ranked fourth in the annual ratings for the second straight year. Others in the top five were Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Indiana.

Bill Hagerty, commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, said the state continuously works to create and maintain a business friendly environment that encourages companies to grow and invest in Tennessee.

As for the other states in our region, Missouri ranked 24th, Kentucky 25th, and Illinois 48th.

For a complete list at how other states stacked up, click here.