- Shawnee Hills Wine Trail located in the county . There are eleven wineries located along a 40 mile trail that attracts visitors from outside the region.
- Site of Lincoln Douglas debate in Jonesboro. The Lincoln Heritage Trail, a series of highways that link communities with ties to Abraham Lincoln, passes through the county.
- Other incentives: New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC).
Union County
Important Assets
Top Industries (Private Sector)
2018
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 1,287 Employees
- Retail Trade: 671 Employees
- Accommodation and Food Services: 331 Employees
Total Private Sector Employment (All Industries): 3,551
By the Numbers
Population
17,267
Median Household Income
$46,716
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Anna-Jonesboro Opportunity Zone
Union County: Anna Jonesboro Wine Trail Tourism
The Assets
- Located along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail.
- 12 wineries located within 20 miles of Anna Jonesboro.
- 150,000 visitors to the Wine Trail annually.
The Opportunity
- Invest in a new hotel for wine trail tourists from outside the region.
- Invest in downtown businesses/restaurants that serve wine trail tourists.
Union County: Anna Jonesboro Lincoln Heritage Museum/Historical Center
The Assets
- Located on the National Lincoln Heritage Trail.
- Site of Lincoln Douglas debate.
The Opportunity
- Invest in construction of a Lincoln Douglas debate museum/historical center.