Marine Manufacturers
The Knoxville region of East Tennessee has become a hub for the pleasure boat manufacturing industry. More than 16 major boat manufacturers are located in the area, including the headquarters for the world's largest recreational boat builder.
| Company | County | Employees | Product |
| Sea Ray Boats | Knox/Monroe | 500-999 | Pleasure boats |
| Malibu Boats Inc. | Loudon | 500-999 | Pleasure boats |
| Mastercraft Boats Co. | Monroe | 500-999 | Pleasure boats |
| Skier's Choice | Blount | 250-499 | Ski boats |
| Yamaha-Tennessee Watercraft Inc. | Monroe | 250-499 | Sports boats |
| Great Lakes Boat Tops Company | Monroe | 50-99 | Boat Tops & Boat Hardware, Mooring Covers |
| Bryant Boats Inc. | Monroe | 50-99 | Pleasure boats |
| Bullet boats Inc. | Knox | 20-49 | Pleasure boats |
| Hydrasports Custom | Monroe | 10-19 | Custom boats |
| Allison Boats | Blount | 10-19 | Pleasure boats |
| Sailabration Houseboats Inc. | Knox | 10-19 | Houseboats |
| Norris Craft Boat Co. Inc. | Campbell | 10-19 | Pleasure boats parts |
| Source: Book of Lists; Local County websites, Database USA 2025 | |||