
One county —Four ways forward
We're the umbrella connecting economic development, the Chamber of Commerce, tourism and education across Roane County — a place where industry, education, lake life and small-town hospitality meet.
- 58K+
- Residents countywide
- $9.7B
- Capital investment since 2021
- 390+
- Chamber member businesses
- 783 mi
- Of Watts Bar shoreline
Multiple missions that only work together.
The Roane Alliance is the single organization behind Economic Development, the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism and Education Matters. One staff, one strategic plan, one phone number — so a manufacturer scouting a site, a family planning a weekend on the lake and a student looking for a career path all get the same coordinated answer.
Each partner keeps its own identity and program of work. The Alliance keeps them pointed in the same direction, and reports the results back to the county, the cities and the businesses that fund it.

A unified drive. A unified force.
Not sure where to start? Pick the partner closest to what you need — every one of them is staffed by the same team.

Connecting, advocating for, and growing the more than 390 member businesses that power Roane County.
Explore Chamber
Recruiting industry, supporting existing employers, and developing the sites that move Roane County forward.
Explore ECD
Discover Watts Bar Lake, live music, festivals, food and the small-town feel that makes Roane County unforgettable.
Explore Tourism
Aligning schools, employers, and families to make sure every Roane County student has a path to a great career.
Explore Education Matters
What we're moving forward
The numbers behind a county that keeps punching above its weight — in investment, in jobs, in visitors and in classrooms.
- $9.7B
- Capital investment since 2021
- 4,100+
- Jobs created or retained
- 1.1M
- Annual visitors to Roane
- 98%
- TN Ready graduation rate
A snapshot of Roane County's economy and an in-depth view of the Alliance's most active, successful programming.
Ways to get involved

Volunteers keeping Roane County's roadways, parks and shoreline clean.
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A nine-month civic immersion program building the county's next generation of leaders.
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A state-recognized framework for measuring and improving community health.
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We're always looking for passionate people to help move Roane County forward.
Learn moreLet's talk about Roane County.
Whether you're siting a facility, joining the Chamber, planning a visit or thinking about your next chapter — one team can help with all of it.




