Mitsubishi Motors Marks the Five-Year Anniversary of Its Tennessee Operations
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has been a significant presence in Tennessee for five years, marking its anniversary this month. The automotive company, which moved its corporate headquarters from Cypress, California to Franklin, Tennessee in 2019, has made a notable impact on the state and the U.S. automotive market.
Since its relocation, MMNA has created around 180 jobs in Tennessee and supports more than 8,000 jobs nationwide, directly or indirectly. The company has launched key vehicles over the past five years, including the Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, which has shattered sales records and received numerous awards.
The Outlander Plug-in Hybrid has been a standout model, winning the 2024 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility, Puros Autos' Latin Flavor SUV of the Year, and a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The vehicle also holds the title of Green Car Journal's Family Green Car of the Year for three consecutive years.
MMNA's philanthropic efforts, such as the Tucker's House partnership, demonstrate its commitment to community investment. In 2023, MMNA partnered with Tucker's House, a local nonprofit, donating a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid through its Community Utility Vehicle (CUV) program. The donated SUV powers critical services like installing ramps and retrofitting bathrooms for children and young adults with disabilities.
This partnership is part of MMNA's larger "Driving Confidence, Driving Community" initiative. The company has also supported the Nashville-based Community Resource Center after a tornado and Charis Health Center during the pandemic through this initiative.
In May, MMNA unveiled its "Momentum 2030" business plan, promising new vehicle launches, an expanded dealer network, and tech-driven innovations for the car-buying experience. MMNA's blend of innovation, sustainability, and civic responsibility has solidified its place in Tennessee.
Mark Chaffin, MMNA's president and CEO, stated that the company is proud of its accomplishments in Tennessee over the past five years. "We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Tennessee and calling the state home for years to come," he said.
As MMNA accelerates toward its future, it remains to be seen if the company will announce any major expansions in Tennessee. If such an expansion were underway or completed, it would likely include increases in regional production capacity, job creation, and contributions to electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle manufacturing as the industry shifts. However, no publicly available, authoritative details or developments on MMNA's Tennessee expansion since 2019 are documented in the recent sources or widely reported as of August 2025.
For up-to-date or very specific information, I recommend checking official Mitsubishi Motors North America press releases, Tennessee state economic development announcements, or automotive industry news sources directly for any recent expansions or community initiatives in Tennessee.
- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) has been engaged in a wide range of activities, extending from launching electric vehicles like the Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to philanthropic efforts, such as the Tucker's House partnership.
- Beyond its automotive business, MMNA has made positive contributions to the community, demonstrating its commitment to civic responsibility, like the donation of a 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to Tucker's House.
- With its "Momentum 2030" business plan, MMNA has expressed a commitment to future growth, including new vehicle launches, an expanded dealer network, and tech-driven innovations for the car-buying experience.
- However, as of August 2025, there have been no publicly available, authoritative details or developments on potential expansions by MMNA in Tennessee, which may involve increased regional production capacity, job creation, and contributions to electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle manufacturing.
