Industry & Economic Development

HTL Advantage is the main agency responsible for promoting Industrial & Economic Development in Tipton County, TN. Serving three counties, with one mission: Economic Development. HTL Advantage is a three county economic development coalition that began with a set of specific goals on how to improve existing businesses and how to bring new industries into Haywood, Tipton, and Lauderdale (HTL) counties.

HTL has worked with several other organizations and businesses to make their aspirations a reality. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the local electric service providers, Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC), West Tennessee Industrial Association (WTIA), TN Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD), local Chambers of Commerce and schools all contributed to HTL Advantage’s successes.

VISION - To continuously improve the level of business and personal wealth as well as quality of life through education, workforce development, organizational leadership, and sustainable resource utilization.

MISSION - To develop and implement economic development programs that result in ongoing growth and profitability for business and a highly regarded place for individuals to live.

For more information please don't hesitate to contact Mark Herbison at:

1469 S Main St
Covington, TN 38019
Office: (901) 482.0095
Email: mark@htladvantage.com

For other important links see below:
Mastered in Tennessee - Tipton County
Mastered in Tennessee
TN Department of Economic and Community Development
TVA Economic Development
West TN Industrial Association
West TN Retail Alliance
TN Economic Development Council
Tipton County Datasheet

There are two other agencies which also promote and advance Industrial and Economic Development within Tipton County: Covington-Tipton County Chamber of Commerce and the South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce

For more information please don't hesitate to contact either agency:

Covington - Tipton County Chamber of Commerce
106 W Liberty Ave
Covington, TN 38019
Office: (901) 476-9727
Fax: (901) 476-0056

General Inquiries/Information:
Executive Director: Lauren Fletcher


South Tipton County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1198
Munford, TN 38058
901.837.4600 
Fax: 901.476-4602

General Inquiries/Information:
President: Rosemary Bridges
Administrative Assistant: Amy Turnage
Executive Assistant: Claudia Wilson