LEV Manufacturing will open a 100,000-sq-ft Rad Power Bikes assembly hub in Algood, promising 288 jobs and a $7M investment for Putnam County. Officials say the site will handle assembly, logistics and fulfillment.

Sea Ray's Vonore plant on Tellico Lake has manufactured boats since 1983 and remains a major local employer, producing dozens of models each week. The factory supports a cluster of suppliers and long‑tenured jobs in East Tennessee.

Tennessee's statewide gas average climbed above $4 on May 4, 2026 as crude prices and inventory draws push pump prices higher.