Report Shows Increase in Tennessee Tax Revenue, Business Filings

Tennessee Reports Record First-Quarter Business Filings Despite Mixed ‘Headwinds’ Nationally Attributed to Iran War

Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett on Wednesday revealed that the Volunteer State set new records for new business filings and annual reports during the first three months of 2026, calling the data "good leading indicators of growth and jobs," even as inflation is impacted nationally by the conflict with Iran.  Hargett made the remarks during a press call ahead of the release of his office's quarterly report on first quarter business and e…

Report shows increase in Tennessee tax revenue, business filings

(The Center Square) – Tennessee's tax revenue increased by 14.4% in May when compared to last year, and 25,000 new businesses filed with the secretary of state during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Quarterly Indicator report.

State reports new records in business filings, population growth stays strong

NASHVILLE – New business filings in the 1st quarter of 2026 were the highest for a first quarter in the 33-year history of the data, according to the new Quarterly Business and Economic Indicators report issued by Secretary of State…

New business filings spike as Tennessee population grows

Recently released data marks state record for new entities and annual reports submitted during Q1 2026