12 Companies That Have Left California for Tennessee
Research by Buildremote
Since 2020, at least 12 companies have relocated from California to Tennessee. Below, we profile 5 of them — including when they moved, how many employees were affected, and what drove the decision.
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The Daily Wire
Moved to: TennesseeWhen: 9/15/2020Employees: 180
“The Daily Wire, the conservative media company started by Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing and Caleb Robinson, plans to move its headquarters from Los Angeles to Nashville.”
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GS Performance LLC
Moved to: TennesseeWhen: 10/29/2020Employees: 70
“Nashville was an easy choice for us; low taxes, minimal business regulations, logistically sound for our internet shipping operations, strategically placed to attract visitors from the entire East Coast.”
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Education Media Foundation (EMF)
Moved to: TennesseeWhen: 3/24/2021Employees: 590
“CEO Bill Reeves said, “This move will enable us to better serve our audiences and deepen our relationships with faith-focused artists, content creators and the recording, film and publishing industries…”
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Revance Therapeutics
Moved to: TennesseeWhen: 12/17/2020Employees: 450
“Nashville is one of the top business growth areas in the U.S. offering an educated, diverse and growing population along with a favorable tax and policy environment for companies like…”
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Kaiser Aluminum
Moved to: TennesseeWhen: 7/29/2021Employees: 1,910
“Williamson County provides the benefit of a corporate friendly business environment and access to a highly talented workforce that fits well with Kaiser Aluminum’s corporate value of being a preferred…”
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Methodology
This list was compiled by Buildremote through primary research, tracking corporate announcements, press releases, SEC filings, and news reports of companies that have relocated their headquarters or significant operations out of California since 2020. We record the company name, destination state, approximate date of move, number of employees affected, and the original source of the announcement.
A company is included when it publicly announces or confirms a headquarters relocation or major operational move out of California. Branch openings and partial relocations are noted as such.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are companies leaving California for Tennessee?
Companies cite several reasons for relocating from California to Tennessee, including lower taxes, reduced regulatory burden, lower cost of living for employees, and more business-friendly policies.
How many companies have moved from California to Tennessee?
Buildremote tracks at least 12 companies that have relocated from California to Tennessee since 2020. The full list is available in our database.
Where does this data come from?
All data is compiled by Buildremote through primary research — corporate announcements, press releases, news reports, and SEC filings. Each entry includes a source link.
Can I download the full list?
Yes. The complete Companies Leaving California database is available for download. It includes every company, destination, date, employee count, and source. Get the full database here.
Companies Featured In This Post
- The Daily Wire — Tennessee, 2020
- GS Performance LLC — Tennessee, 2020
- Education Media Foundation (EMF) — Tennessee, 2021
- Revance Therapeutics — Tennessee, 2020
- Kaiser Aluminum — Tennessee, 2021
Last updated: April 22, 2026
