Volkswagen is proud of our world-class production facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee and the 5,500 employees who make it run.
The factory is Volkswagen’s North American base for electric vehicle and battery pack assembly.
12/12/2025
For the past 11 years, Volkswagen Chattanooga has partnered with the Salvation Army to support the Angel Tree program, an initiative coordinated by our Occupational Health and Wellness department with operational support from our ProgressiveHealth team. This year, employees at VW fulfilled the holiday wish lists of 100 children and seniors across Chattanooga, reinforcing our long-standing commitment to community well-being. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone whose generosity helped make this season brighter for those we serve.
10/10/2025
We are excited to share the outstanding success of our Fall Family Health Festival, which brought together our community for a day dedicated to wellness and family connection.
We had 164 participants in the Health.Care.RUN, a remarkable 152% increase from the previous three years, over 700 visitors at the Health Fair (our highest attendance ever), and 68 vendors joining us to support our community's health and wellness.
These numbers reflect our commitment to fostering a culture of wellbeing and our community's enthusiasm for health-focused initiatives. From the starting line of the run to the diverse offerings at our Health Fair, it was inspiring to see so many team members, families, and partners come together.
A heartfelt thank you to every participant, visitor, vendor, and volunteer who made this event such a tremendous success.
09/30/2025
Ready, set, GO! The Volkswagen Global 5K/10K is THIS Saturday, October 4th!
Join us at the Battery Engineering Lab at 9:30 AM for a morning of fitness and fun. This FREE event is open to all!
🎁 NEW THIS YEAR: Every participant gets a race kit with a t-shirt, medal, and drawstring backpack!
Lace up those running shoes and we'll see you at the starting line!
07/23/2025
What an incredible day we had Monday at Volkswagen Academy Chattanooga!
We made history by graduating our first class of Automotive Systems Technology students in the state of Tennessee, alongside our sixth group of robotics specialists. 18 amazing students are now ready to start their careers.
Special thanks to Tennessee Senator Bo Watson along with EVP & CHRO NAR Gerrit Spengler and Chattanooga State Community College Dr. Lyn Potter for their inspiring words, and congratulations to valedictorian Troy Leach.
These skilled technicians are the future of automotive manufacturing, and we are proud of the hard work and dedication it took to complete this milestone achievement!
Welcome to the Volkswagen family.
07/10/2025
We're proud to sponsor the 7th Annual Chattanooga Fab Institute happening now through July 11th at the Construction Career Center. We're hosting more than 200 educators from nine states for this sold-out hands-on learning experience focused on advanced technology and innovative teaching methods.
Since launching our first eLab in 2017, we've helped Hamilton County Schools grow to host the largest network of Fab Labs in the world, with 55 labs districtwide. This year features keynote speaker Daryl Williams Jr. and our sponsored First Pitch Challenge, where Hamilton County students built machines to throw the first pitch at tomorrow's Lookouts game.
At Volkswagen, investing in education today drives innovation tomorrow. This event with Public Education Foundation and Hamilton County Schools demonstrates what's possible when industry, education, and community work together.
05/22/2025
What an incredible International Biodiversity Day celebration! Nearly 300 community members joined us on May 17 to explore "Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development"
Highlights from our expo:
🦅 Live bird banding with Dr. David Aborn
🐦 VW employees releasing rehabilitated killdeer back to the wild
🦎 Chattanooga Zoo's endangered Hellbender Salamander conservation showcase
🏞️ Kids designing their dream parks (helping the Trust for Public Land gather community input!)
🐐 Baby "Kudzu goats" showing us sustainable invasive species control
Huge thanks to Brian Smith, our National Park City Ambassador, and all 21 participating organizations that came to participate in our expo!
From meeting "Zena" the Red-Tailed Hawk to learning about cave formation and water conservation - this event perfectly captured why biodiversity matters for our community's future.
05/17/2025
HAPPENING NOW! 🌿 Discover the INCREDIBLE Biodiversity of the Tennessee Valley!🦋
Join us for the FREE Biodiversity Day Expo 2025
📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ 10 AM - 5 PM
📍 Volkswagen Chattanooga Plant Conference Center
Meet native animal ambassadors.
Fun activities for the whole family!
05/12/2025
Join Volkswagen Chattanooga for our Biodiversity Day Expo on Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., highlighting the intersection of corporate sustainability and regional conservation.
Event Features:
Wildlife demonstrations with Tennessee native species
Exhibits from 30+ environmental organizations
Educational activities for all attendees
Our complimentary event exemplifies Volkswagen's dedication to sustainable business practices and community engagement.
We welcome professionals and families to learn about Tennessee's biodiversity and
Volkswagen's environmental initiatives.
05/06/2025
🌿 Discover the INCREDIBLE Biodiversity of the Tennessee Valley! 🦋
Join us for the FREE Biodiversity Day Expo 2025
📅 Saturday, May 17, 2025
⏰ 10 AM - 5 PM
📍 Volkswagen Chattanooga Plant Conference Center
Meet native animal ambassadors.
Fun activities for the whole family!
04/30/2025
🏆 BEST APPRENTICE 2025 AWARD | Congratulations, Austin Lawyer! 🎉
We're proud to celebrate by recognizing our very own Austin Lawyer, recipient of the prestigious Best Apprentice Award 2025!
Austin, currently a Skilled Team Member in Paint at our Chattanooga facility, is the 12th Chattanooga apprentice to receive this honor. The Best Apprentice Award recognizes outstanding performance and professional competence among apprentices from 20 countries across the Volkswagen Group.
Join us in congratulating Austin on this tremendous achievement! His dedication and expertise represent the exceptional talent developed through our apprenticeship program.
Interested in following in Austin's footsteps? Our apprenticeship program offers hands-on training and mentorship in a world-class manufacturing environment. Learn more at https://bit.ly/vw-academy
04/25/2025
Yesterday, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville celebrated 5 years of partnership with Volkswagen's Innovation Hub!
Since 2020, this collaboration has pioneered research in lightweight structures, sustainable materials, and electric mobility—connecting UT's academic excellence with ORNL's research capabilities and VW's industry expertise.
"These are inventions that are really innovative and creative," said Lyndon Lie, EVP of Engineering for North America for Volkswagen. "That's why this collaboration with the university and Oak Ridge Labs is so critical."
Students gain hands-on experience creating innovations that quickly enter vehicles on the road, while Volkswagen strengthens its American manufacturing presence.
Celebrating 5 years of impact and looking forward to what's next!
04/17/2025
Volkswagen Academy Summer Camp registration is now open!
This is a day camp located in the Chattanooga Volkswagen Academy, open to 14–18-year-olds, and will take place July 14-17, 2025.
This VW Summer Camp is a great opportunity to meet other students from across the area, compare ideas, demonstrate teamwork, and just enjoy being around one another. The current VW apprentices, instructors, and staff all are assisting in ensuring the best safety and inclusion for the campers. We are always excited to introduce new technologies to campers and can’t wait to see you in the summer.
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The Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operations, LLC (Volkswagen Chattanooga) manufacturing facility began production in April 2011. Volkswagen Chattanooga currently assembles the Volkswagen Passat, a midsize sedan, and the Volkswagen Atlas, a midsize sport utility vehicle. In March 2018, Volkswagen Chattanooga was announced as the future production home of a five-seat SUV, representing an additional $340 million investment. In January 2019, Volkswagen Chattanooga was announced as the North American hub for assembling Volkswagen electric vehicles, representing an investment of $800 million and an estimated 1000 jobs. Volkswagen Chattanooga currently employs approximately 3800 team members. Volkswagen Chattanooga is certified to international standards for energy management (ISO 50001), environmental management (ISO 14001) and quality management (ISO 9001).
Quality Policy of Chattanooga Operations
The Quality Policy reflects our work ethics within Chattanooga Operations and its quality management system. All employees in all areas and hierarchies of the organization are committed to implementing and satisfying the Quality Policy in order to contribute being a global leader of providing sustainable mobility by
· Ensuring our vehicles are produced in accordance with customer expectations and those of our interested parties, applicable regulatory & statutory requirements and internal requirements.
· Adherence to our Code of Conduct and Compliance as well as to our Company Strategy are an important part for our success.
· Commitment to continual improvement of our quality management system. We strive to achieve our company targets and continually improve the quality of our products and processes under consideration of the process-oriented approach.
· Promote and support the qualification and motivation of our employees, as well as strengthen the awareness of quality overall.
