Investor Relations & Partnership 2030

Partnership 2030 is the Nashville region’s public-private initiative for long-term economic prosperity. Founded in 1990, the Partnership drives job creation through relocating and expanding businesses, attracting and growing a talented and creative workforce, and developing and promoting quality of place and livability. Supported by more than 250 business and community investors, P2030 serves a ten-county region committed to the success of the Nashville region. The current five-year plan is co-chaired by Carol Yochem, President, First Horizon Bank Central Region, and Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Mayor Freddie O’Connell.

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Attendees at Launch Party for New 5-Year Strategic Economic Development Plan

Since 1990

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Partnership 2030 Progress Report

Baseline refers to the starting point or initial measurement taken in fiscal year 2021-2022, used as a reference for assessing progress toward the five-year goal.

Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Baseline:
1,104,603
Current Performance Through Year 4:
+ 139,600
5 Year Goal:
+ 150,000
Progress Toward 5 Year Goal:
93%

Population

Source: US Census Population Estimates (US Census PEP)
Baseline:
2,012,476
Current Performance Through Year 4:
+ 116,868
5 Year Goal:
+ 200,000
Progress Toward 5 Year Goal:
58%

GDP

Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Baseline:
$141.9B
Current Performance Through Year 4:
+ $37.0B
5 Year Goal:
+ $30B
Progress Toward 5 Year Goal:
123%

Educational Attainment

Source: Lumina Foundation
Educational Attainment is the percentage of population 25 years and older with a short-term credential or associate’s degree and higher. This goal aligns with the state’s Drive to 55 goal, striving for 55% of adults aged 25-64 to have a short-term credential or degree by 2025.
Baseline:
48.1%
Current Performance Through Year 4:
56%
5 Year Goal:
55%

Cost of Living

Source: Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER)

Our goal is to be less than 100.0, the national average for cost of living

Baseline:
95.4
Current Performance Through Year 4:
98.7
5 Year Goal:
< 100
Past Partnership 2030 Chairs

Partnership 2030 Unveils New Strategy

Following a year-long period of research and community input, Partnership 2030 engaged business, community, and economic development leaders across the region to develop the next 5-year plan. The new strategy focuses on three interconnected strategic drivers: community vitality, community mobility, and community character. Ultimately, economic development is about creating better opportunities for the people in our community. This process included:
  • 42 one-on-one interviews 
  • 13 industry focus groups with more than 100 participants 
  • 10 Regional Partner meetings including 34 participants and 8 cities  
  • Region-wide survey with more than 650 respondents 
  • 5 Lead Investor Cabinet meetings

Member Spotlight Feature

Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply Company is aligned with the Chamber’s work on workforce development, infrastructure, and affordable housing. As Nashville continues its growth, it’s critical that we strengthen our talent pipeline and ensure the region remains an attractive, accessible place for people to live and work.

Tractor Supply Company joined the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce because of its commitment to be a good neighbor in the communities it calls home. We believe that being part of a community means contributing to its success, not just operating within it. Chamber membership provides opportunities to connect with other organizations, amplify impact, and collaborate on shared priorities for Middle Tennessee. 

As the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, Tractor Supply serves customers who live “Life Out Here,” from pet owners to hobby farmers to outdoor enthusiasts. With more than 52,000 Team Members and over 2,300 stores in 49 states, we relocated our headquarters to Nashville in 1978 for its welcoming business environment, strong workforce, and central location, which provide an ideal home for growth and culture. As Tractor Supply continues to expand, with plans to open 90 new stores this year and another 100 in 2026, we remain a hometown business at heart dedicated to serving customers, supporting team members, and giving back to communities. 

The Chamber connects us with businesses of all sizes and industries, ensuring that these companies are part of both the conversation and the solution on key issues such as workforce development, infrastructure, and regional growth. This platform has helped us identify opportunities, address shared challenges, and build partnerships that often lead to creative solutions and lasting relationships. Tractor Supply Company encourages prospective members to speak directly with long-standing members to fully understand the benefits, opportunities, and impact of involvement. Chamber membership is one of the best investments a business can make in its community.