Tennessee has many international ties that often surprise practitioners. Some of the largest multinational companies in the world are headquartered here, and more than 147,000 Tennesseans are employed by foreign-based companies. In fact, Tennessee is the number one state for jobs created through foreign direct investment. Tennessee has frequently earned top marks for its business-friendly environment, and it is likely to be the beneficiary of increased investment by U.S. For more, go here for my latest article (I am a co-author):
http://www.tba.org/journal/new-tax-act-brings-major-changes-to-us-international-taxation-system
http://www.tba.org/journal/new-tax-act-brings-major-changes-to-us-international-taxation-system