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 | 779 | Pleasure boats |
| Malibu Boats Inc. | Loudon | 700 | Pleasure boats |
| Mastercraft Boats Co. | Monroe | 605 | Pleasure boats |
| Skier's Choice | Blount | 270 | Ski boats |
| Yamaha-Tennessee Watercraft Inc. | Monroe | 460 | Sports boats |
| Great Lakes Boat Tops Company | Monroe | 100 | Boat Tops & Boat Hardware, Mooring Covers |
| Bryant Boats Inc. | Monroe | 75 | Pleasure boats |
| Hydrasports Custom | Monroe | 58 | Custom boats |
| Bullet boats Inc. | Knox | 22 | Pleasure boats |
| Allison Boats | Blount | 10 | Pleasure boats |
| Sailabration Houseboats Inc. | Knox | 10 | Houseboats |
| Norris Craft Boat Co. Inc. | Campbell | 10 | Pleasure boats parts |
Source: Book of Lists, community websites 2023