- Partners
in Education 
In March 2009, the Volkswagen Group of America announced a $5.28 million expansion of the Partners in Education program in Tennessee, the new home of its manufacturing operations in the U.S. With this expansion, the partnerships with primary and secondary schools, universities, and a leading national laboratory positively impact students throughout their education. We now proudly support students and teachers at Chattanooga State Community College, Fisk University, Hamilton County Public Schools, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee State University, University of Memphis, University of Tennessee – Chattanooga, and University of Tennessee – Knoxville.
- Investing in
the Community -
Like many cities with an industrial past, changing times once threatened to leave Chattanooga behind. But the city's leadership and citizens chose to restore, reinvest and reinvent. That continuing focus on sustainability has resulted in development projects and new jobs. And Volkswagen is proud to be at work and home in Tennessee. Our new hometown America assembly plant in Chattanooga begins production in 2011. As part of our commitment to our new home, we are investing $1 billion in Chattanooga and throughout Tennessee.
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- Our Environmental
Committment -
Because Volkswagen Group of America has a longstanding commitment to sustainable mobility and environmentally responsible manufacturing, we're proud to become a part of Chattanooga's vision of revitalization, with its emphasis on a clean, healthy environment and natural beauty. Not only can production be compatible with a clean environment, we believe the future depends on a dedicated partnership between the two. In fact, Chattanooga's environmental emphasis makes us feel right at home.
- Good People,
Good Jobs It's a winning combination. Volkswagen Group of America will open the doors of our new Chattanooga facility with an initial investment of $1 billion, resulting in about 2,000 direct jobs. And we're confident the new automobile model we build there, designed especially for North American drivers, will be successful enough to create even more jobs in the future.
We admire the enthusiasm, skills and work ethic of the people of the tri-state area. We look forward to putting down roots and making new friends, and we look forward to having a positive impact on the quality of life and prosperity of the region.
Press Releases
01 March 2013
Volkswagen Academy Enhances Mechatronic Programs to Associate Degree
Volkswagen Chattanooga announced today that the three-year Automation Mechatronics Program (AMP) and Car Mechatronic Program (CMP) offered in its Volkswagen Academy will be upgraded from a technical diploma to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Mechatronics Engineering Technology. The degree is offered through Volkswagen’s on-going partnership with Chattanooga State Community College.
04 February 2013
EPA Recognizes Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC Among Nation’s Leading Green Power Users
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC announced today that for the first time it appears as No. 11 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) Top 20 On-site list of the largest green power purchasers. Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC hosts an on-site solar array, where more than 13 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually are generated, which is enough green power to meet 12 percent of the organization's electricity use. The Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park is the biggest solar installation at any U.S. auto factory.
23 January 2013
Volkswagen Chattanooga Powers Up Largest Solar Park in Tennessee
Volkswagen today “powered up” the largest single solar installation at an automotive manufacturing facility in the United States and the biggest solar installation in the state of Tennessee. At a dedication ceremony here, dignitaries today flipped a giant light switch to signal the official opening of the “Volkswagen Chattanooga Solar Park”, built on Volkswagen’s compound in Chattanooga.
21 September 2012
Volkswagen Chattanooga Roof Sign Reaches Out to the Skies Above
Volkswagen Chattanooga has completed a 650 foot long roof sign that reaches out to air travelers and web surfers alike to announce the presence of the plant that builds the 2012 Motor Trend Car of the Year.
13 September 2012
Volkswagen MBA Program Links UTC to Enterprise South
The MBA program at the Volkswagen Academy, an educational partnership with UTC, is up and running using EPB’s 100% fiber optic high speed connection.
24 August 2012
Volkswagen Chattanooga Connects Local Minority Businesses
Volkswagen Chattanooga hosted its third annual ‘Partnering for Success’ Minority Business trade show Friday, Aug. 24, at the Chattanooga Convention Center downtown
07 August 2012
Volkswagen Passat Rated Most Ideal Premium Mid-size Car in Autopacific and Autobytel Owner Survey
The Chattanooga, Tennessee-built Volkswagen Passat has earned yet another distinct recognition during this, its first year on sale. In addition to being awarded top-rated premium mid-size car in the Autobytel and AutoPacific 2012 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, the Passat was also recognized as the Most Ideal Premium Mid-Size Car for 2012 as part of AutoPacific’s New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey. Additionally, owner respondents voted the Golf hatch as the Most Ideal Compact Car.
31 July 2012
Volkswagen Chattanooga Launches Third Team Schedule
Just one year after celebrating its grand opening, Volkswagen Chattanooga has hired and trained a third shift team and implemented a new production schedule.
27 July 2012
New Assignments in Management of Volkswagen Chattanooga
Following the successful ramp up of the new plant, Volkswagen Chattanooga continues to hire for the 3rd team and assigning new responsibilities in the management to enforce international networking and promote local talents
