What's happening in the Dickson/Greater Nashville Job Market
March 17, 2020
Nashville's astounding growth over the past decade has had an undeniable impact on the many surrounding communities. That includes Dickson, located 40 miles west of the city. Although Dickson has always attracted industrial and manufacturing businesses, the county has seen a significant job presence in the healthcare and food services sectors.
To understand where the market is going, it can help to take a look at the greater Nashville area. Here are a few things to know about the Greater Nashville job market as a whole and, specifically, Dickson County.
Nashville's Fastest-Growing Industries
So much attention has been given to Nashville's rapid growth, it's been easy to overlook just how the employment landscape has changed. One of the biggest changes has been in the tech industry,
which saw
43.8 percent job growth between 2013 and 2018. That change made Nashville the fastest-growing small market for tech talent in the U.S. and Canada.
Long-timers in "Music City" know that music is only one of top industries in the city. Education and health services make up 24 percent of the market, followed by trade, transportation, and utilities; professional and business services, and leisure and hospitality. The upcoming opening of a new Amazon operations center will bring 5,000 six-figure jobs, and demand continues for workers in the service industry, construction, and healthcare.
Industry in Dickson
In addition to the existing job growth, residents have high hopes for the future, thanks to the
2019 appointment
of a new business development officer. Although the goal is to bring in even more business, the county is already experiencing significant growth.
Since 2013
, Dickson County has seen a 14 percent boost in jobs, with increases of 35 percent in the food sector and 27 percent in the healthcare sector.
Industry is still the name of the game in Dickson County, with top employers including Tennsco Corp., a steel storage company, Nemak, which specializes in aluminum cylinder heads, and ConAgra Foods, a food packaging plant. You'll also see plenty of medical offices throughout the county, including the TriStar Horizon Medical Center and the TriStar Natchez ER.
Express Pros' Dickson office places workers in Dickson and surrounding counties, working with some of the top businesses in the area. Whether you're an employee looking for your next great job or an employer filling a position, we can help. Call us today at (615) 441-8898 to find out how we can help you.