Workers inspecting a VW vehicle in the Chattanooga plant.

We are Volkswagen Chattanooga

Invested in our people

5,500 careers and counting

Invested in our community

$4.3 billion spent in Chattanooga 
since 2009

Invested in driving our industry forward

Producing the vehicles American families love driving

Chattanooga employee working on exterior of red Volkswagen.
Our commitment

At Volkswagen, we are committed to investing in America, in our communities, and most importantly, in our people, and we deliver on our promises. Volkswagen has been inseparably linked to Chattanooga, Hamilton County and Tennessee since breaking ground on our world-class production facility in 2009 – generating economic growth and creating careers. We are proud to partner with hundreds of dealers and serve millions of customers across North America through our Chattanooga plant, which produces vehicles that American families love driving. We are proud to provide good paying jobs for the 5,500 hard-working employees powering our plant.

Chattanooga manufacturing facts

Learn more about our Chattanooga plant and what it means to work for Volkswagen.

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Chattanooga Manufacturing Facts
Chattanooga Plant in the news

  • Volkswagen, Oak Ridge National Laboratory collaboration lauded at Chattanooga conference

    "Volkswagen of America has been a longtime collaborator," Jennifer Caldwell, who directs the technology transfer division for Oak Ridge National Laboratory, said about the company that has a 5,500-worker assembly plant in Chattanooga that builds the ID.4 electric SUV.

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  • Change is the only constant for Volkswagen Chattanooga EVP Christopher Glover

    Hear from the head of our U.S. plant operations on how Volkswagen is managing market and technology complexity through flexible facility design, practical digitalization, training and engagement with workers.

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  • Slower than expected EV sales opens door for hybrids, Volkswagen official says

    "We're having to multiskill employees," Mario Duarte, Volkswagen Group of America's senior director for learning, training and development, said during a session on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's impact on automaking, innovation and producing workers. He said VW wants to hire not just UTC students but people who can help drive the future of the company.

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Two people working on the Chattanooga assembly line.
Volkswagen statements

  • Statement on UAW contract offer

    Volkswagen has been at the bargaining table working quickly and tirelessly with the UAW to reach a strong first contract. Working collaboratively with unions and taking care of our people are deeply anchored in the Volkswagen DNA. We have made the UAW a compelling economic offer that makes our great Chattanooga jobs even better. Our offer gives employees a 14% raise over the four-year contract, profit sharing for the first time ever, and improves our already strong health care benefits. This is a contract that keeps Chattanooga thriving.

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  • Statement on the kickoff of UAW negotiations

    We kicked off negotiations with the UAW this morning and listened to their 800 demands. We are getting to work reviewing each of the demands in detail. We are committed to hearing our employees’ feedback and reaching a deal that improves their experience. These negotiations are unprecedented, and we recognize our agreement will establish a new model for a contract of this kind. We will work collaboratively and creatively with the UAW to take a fresh approach and reach a deal that is specifically right for our employees and families, our plant and our community.

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  • Joint Statement from UAW and Volkswagen on Certification of Election Results in Chattanooga

    The National Labor Relations Board has certified the results of the election in which Volkswagen Chattanooga employees voted for representation by the United Auto Workers.

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Inside Chattanooga
Volkswagen National Apprenticeship Week.

Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week at the Volkswagen Academy

Volkswagen Chattanooga is shining a spotlight the many future experts that make up this year’s cohort of VW apprentices. By participating in our robotronics and electric vehicle expert programs, participants acquire skills via hands-on training, culminating in an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science. Upon graduation, all apprentices receive a conditional job offer to continue their career at Volkswagen.

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Volkswagen Chattanooga hosts electric vehicle competition for Hamilton County students.

Volkswagen Chattanooga hosts premier electric vehicle competition for Hamilton County students

We joined forces with green|spaces for the fourth time to host the Green Prix, a student-led competition to design and build electric race cars held over two days on the grounds of the Volkswagen Chattanooga assembly plant.

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