Best In Tennessee Real Estate™: Memphis
2026-10-24
Memphis ranks #3 of 10 Tennessee metros on construction establishments, with 1,697 active establishments — a testament to the region’s industrial resilience and long-term development momentum. This data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of the 2022 U.S. Census County Business Patterns, which confirms Memphis’ position as a top-tier industrial and logistics hub in Tennessee. For context, Nashville leads with 4,400, and Knoxville follows with 1,724. How does this structural strength compare to other markets? How might it influence future housing demand in Memphis? Share your insights.
Construction Establishments, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2022)
#1 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN — 4,400
#2 Knoxville, TN — 1,724
#3 Memphis, TN-MS-AR — 1,697
#4 Chattanooga, TN-GA — 1,013
#5 Clarksville, TN-KY — 471
#6 Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA — 463
#7 Johnson City, TN — 347
#8 Jackson, TN — 340
#9 Cleveland, TN — 168
#10 Morristown, TN — 168
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Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-24-memphis-istand-23-msa
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Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA
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Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022, NAICS 23 (Construction) · ALEX Intelligence computation
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Diane Hart Alexander, Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies · Designated Broker · #574877-B · George Arnold Alexander III, Director, ALEX Companies · Associate Broker · #574878-B
Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services · TREC Consumer Protection Notice · trec.texas.gov