"The arrival of Volkswagen and the general attractiveness of the Chattanooga area have got to make the economic prospects better than in most places in Tennessee and the nation," Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said after touring the plant slated to open in early 2011.

"Less than 12 months ago the first concrete pole went up on this property," commented the former Governor. "Soon they'll be building cars."

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