Workers inspecting a VW vehicle in the Chattanooga plant.

We are Volkswagen Chattanooga

Invested in our people

About 4,500 careers

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

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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 4,500 hard-working employees powering our plant.

Chattanooga labor negotiations hub

Learn more about the most recent updates on our first union contract for our Chattanooga plant.

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Chattanooga Manufacturing Facts
Chattanooga manufacturing facts

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Chattanooga Plant in the news

  • The Public Education Foundation teams up with Hamilton County Schools and Volkswagen Group of America

    “We have been blessed to have great partners. And working with Volkswagen in our community.  They really helped set the North Star for how we provide access to our students to be able to use tools like 3-D printers,” said Michael Stone, the Vice President of Learning at PEF. “[…] And the kinds of essential skills our employers are looking for, to actually create we call it, ‘Functional solutions to authentic problems.’"

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  • 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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Volkswagen statements

  • Volkswagen Confirms Tentative Agreement with the UAW for Employees in Chattanooga

    Volkswagen is pleased to confirm we have reached a tentative agreement with the UAW for a first union contract in Chattanooga. This comprehensive agreement will provide meaningful changes for our workforce, including increased wages, reduced health care costs, and more paid time off. All these benefits recognize and reward the hard work and dedication our team members give every day. The agreement is subject to ratification by Volkswagen Chattanooga’s UAW-represented employees. Consistent with the ratification process, the UAW will share details with its membership. We will refrain from further comment out of respect for the process.

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  • Statement on Final Contract Offer to the UAW

    After nearly a year of ongoing negotiations with the United Auto Workers, Volkswagen has presented a final contract offer that reflects our deep commitment to our employees and the Chattanooga community. Our proposal includes a 20% wage increase, a first-ever cost-of-living allowance, a $4,000 ratification bonus, reduced health care costs, industry-leading paid time off, and additional holidays—alongside enhanced job security and other employee-requested improvements.

    This offer is tailored to the needs of our workforce, our plant, and our community. It balances employee priorities with the economic challenges facing our industry, ensuring we can continue to invest and grow in Chattanooga. We urge the UAW to allow our employees the opportunity to vote on this important agreement.

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  • Statement on March 13 UAW Chattanooga allegations

    The union’s claims in its filings today are categorically false. Volkswagen has negotiated with them for months regarding a shift reduction in Chattanooga. We’ve also repeatedly educated them on the economics that have led to this difficult decision – shifting EV demand and an uncertain market. Our focus remains on our employees. We are committed to supporting those who want to voluntarily separate with competitive benefits, including severance packages, retirement options, and education programs in partnership with the State of Tennessee. We will remain at the table, negotiating in good faith with the UAW to reach a competitive agreement that secures our future. In fact, we’ve already resolved 90% of the UAW’s over 800 demands.

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Inside Chattanooga
Room class of Automotive Systems Technology students in the state of Tennessee

Historic Graduation: Volkswagen Chattanooga Launches First Class of Automotive Techs and Sixth Robotics Cohort 

In July 2025, Volkswagen Chattanooga made history by graduating our first class of Automotive Systems Technology students in the state of Tennessee, alongside our sixth group of robotics specialists. Eighteen amazing students are now ready to start their careers.

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A group of children and adults pose behind a table with a "Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga" banner, featuring colorful t-shirts and a gymnasium background.

Volkswagen Group of America Continues Fourth Consecutive Year of Partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga

We are continuing our fourth consecutive year of partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Chattanooga through our continued sponsorship of their 2025 Summer Camp. Our comprehensive sponsorship supports over 1,000 local children ages six through 13 with programming that addresses critical community needs during the summer months.

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