NASHVILLE (AP) — Six counties, including Sumner, have been selected to participate in the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program.

Launched earlier this year, the program's goal is to improve the inventory of industrial sites and buildings in Tennessee by evaluating potential properties and advising counties on where investment may be most beneficial and what steps are needed to address issues.

The additional counties selected are Carroll, Cumberland, Hamblen, Overton and Shelby, according to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.

Officials say selection is based on the ability to demonstrate local need and market demand for industrial properties and also on the county's ability to assemble viable properties with market potential.