Find Your Future

Start and end your work days with the staggering beauty of the outdoors, and a professional pace that’ll allow you to pursue a life that’s real and wild. In Unicoi County, Tennessee, you can revel in all that the outdoors have to offer, without compromising your career ambitions. We have invested in a state-of-the-art broadband system that makes remote work an easy option for those looking to live closer to adventure. Find your work-life balance in an area known for its breathtaking scenery studded with mountainous views and pastel-painted skies. With opportunity for remote or in-person work, the city welcomes those seeking new adventure.

Remote Work Friendly

Nearby Cities

Scenic Commutes

No Traffic Issues

Where Passion Becomes Purpose

There is so much more to the story of Unicoi County when it comes to employment. From its roots as a “railroad town”, the county has evolved into a diverse economy driven by technology, manufacturing, agriculture and tourism.

Since the late 1950s, Erwin has been home to one of the most advanced energy manufacturing centers in the world. The BWXT facility is now a thriving operation engaged in breakthrough technologies that power the U.S. Navy’s fleet of aircraft carriers and submarines. Employment opportunities range from engineering, environmental science, logistics, security and manufacturing.

Erwin’s Industrial Park is a center for manufacturers of a variety of plastic products, a distribution center for building materials and a prefabricated buildings operation. The county is also home to robust manufacturing operations involved in the production of automotive components.


When it comes to the great outdoors, several multimillion-dollar companies involved in agriculture offer employment in a variety of roles. The county’s leadership in outdoor adventure is quickly growing the number of job opportunities ranging from adventure guides to hospitality. A local hospital and senior living facilities provide job opportunities for healthcare workers and the school system boasts more than 200 employees ranging from administrators and teachers to foodservice and student transportation.

But that is just the beginning when it comes to your job search when you live in Unicoi County. Just minutes from larger population centers (Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol TN and Asheville, NC). So, you can follow your passion for a fulfilling career it literally any field in a nearby city and come home to the most beautiful and safe home every night when you live in Unicoi County.

Unicoi County has plenty of hiking trails and river amenities to refresh your mind. What natural wonders will you discover when you explore this mountain paradise?

The heartbeat of any small town is its community. From our schools to our tight-knit neighborhoods, Unicoi County provides a welcoming environment for those interested.

Remote work meets a rural lifestyle in the heart of Unicoi County. Learn more about how we’re making changes to ensure you can have the work-life balance you want.

In Unicoi County you’ll find everything from private mountain homes to friendly town communities, so you can find the perfect spot to create your own personal paradise.

There is room to nurture and grow your passion in Unicoi County. From art to engineering, history to filmmaking, there is a heart following its passion around every corner.

Unicoi County offers a lower cost of living with a beautiful commute through the Blue Ridge Mountains offering easy access to a bounty of employment opportunities.

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