Tennessee reported 633 facilities releasing 74.2M lbs of toxic chemicals in the most recent EPA Toxic Release Inventory dataset, ranking #8 nationally out of 50 states. The dominant release pathway is land, accounting for 53.8% of the state total. Tennessee’s leading TRI industry is Metal Mining, contributing 34.5% of all state releases. Use the map below to explore facilities by location, or filter by air, water, or land discharges.
Tennessee’s Toxic Release Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Releases | 74.2M lbs |
| Reporting Facilities | 633 |
| National Rank | #8 of 50 states |
| Air Releases | 20.8M lbs (28%) |
| Water Releases | 2.8M lbs (3.8%) |
| Land Releases | 39.9M lbs (53.8%) |
Top Industries in Tennessee
| Industry | Total Releases | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Mining | 25.6M lbs | 34.5% |
| Chemicals | 17.2M lbs | 23.3% |
| Primary Metals | 6.4M lbs | 8.6% |
| Paper | 4.5M lbs | 6.1% |
| Plastics and Rubber | 4.3M lbs | 5.7% |
| Electric Utilities | 4.2M lbs | 5.7% |
| Other | 4.2M lbs | 5.6% |
| Transportation Equipment | 2.7M lbs | 3.7% |
| Fabricated Metals | 1.6M lbs | 2.2% |
| Food | 1.3M lbs | 1.7% |
| Machinery | 528K lbs | 0.7% |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Product | 411K lbs | 0.6% |
| Electrical Equipment | 363K lbs | 0.5% |
| Petroleum | 302K lbs | 0.4% |
| Textiles | 121K lbs | 0.2% |
| Hazardous Waste | 117K lbs | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 90K lbs | 0.1% |
| Printing | 85K lbs | 0.1% |
| Wood Products | 75K lbs | 0.1% |
| Tobacco | 43K lbs | 0.1% |
| Chemical Wholesalers | 27K lbs | 0% |
| Petroleum Bulk Terminals | 22K lbs | 0% |
| Computers and Electronic Products | 22K lbs | 0% |
| Textile Product | 13K lbs | 0% |
| Leather | 306 lbs | 0% |
| Beverages | 3 lbs | 0% |
| Furniture | 2 lbs | 0% |
Top Facilities in Tennessee
| Facility | City | Industry | Total Releases |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYRSTAR CLARKSVILLE INC | CLARKSVILLE | Metal Mining | 14.7M lbs |
| CHEMOURS JOHNSONVILLE PLANT | NEW JOHNSONVILLE | Chemicals | 8M lbs |
| NYSTAR GORDONSVILLE MINE & MILL | GORDONSVILLE | Metal Mining | 4.2M lbs |
| US ARMY HOLSTON ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT | KINGSPORT | Other | 4.1M lbs |
| EASTMAN CHEMICAL CO TENNESSEE OPERATIONS | KINGSPORT | Chemicals | 3.3M lbs |
About the Data
Data sourced from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program. Facilities in covered industry sectors that manufacture, process, or use listed chemicals above threshold quantities must report annually. The map uses the most recent available EPA TRI dataset. Release volumes reflect regulatory reporting quantities and are not direct measures of health hazard or human exposure. For the full national picture and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
Explore Neighboring States
- Alabama Toxic Release Map
- Arkansas Toxic Release Map
- Georgia Toxic Release Map
- Kentucky Toxic Release Map
- Mississippi Toxic Release Map
- Missouri Toxic Release Map
- North Carolina Toxic Release Map
- Virginia Toxic Release Map
For the complete national dataset and all-state rankings, visit the US Toxic Release Inventory Map.
