Gov. Bill Haslam's office says Amazon's plans for a Tennessee operations hub expected to create 5,000 jobs represent "the single largest jobs commitment made by a company in Tennessee's history."
A Haslam news release Tuesday says Amazon will invest $230 million-plus to locate its Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville Yards, a 15-acre (6-hectare), mixed-use downtown development. Holly Sullivan of Amazon Public Policy says Nashville will become the eastern U.S. hub for its retail operations division.
Amazon's new 1 million square-foot Nashville office space will host tech and management functions.
FILE- In this Oct. 23, 2018, file photo an Amazon logo is seen on the side of an Amazon Treasure Truck in Los Angeles. Amazon on Tuesday, Nov. 13, said it will split its much-anticipated second headquarters between New York and Arlington, Va. In addition, the online retailer said it will open an operations hub in Nashville, creating 5,000 jobs. (AP PhotoRichard Vogel, File)
Amazon says it will receive up to $102 million in performance-based incentives based on the creation of 5,000 jobs with an average wage exceeding $150,000 in Nashville.
The state says Amazon currently has six Tennessee facilities employing more than 6,500 people.