TVA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Powerful Partners in Economic Development

The programs and services we offer help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley through job creation, investment, and quality wages. TVA’s team of experienced economic developers are trusted partners who work closely with community leaders and regional partners to prepare communities for investment, recruit new companies, and retain industries and talent.

Serving Our Communities

TVA Economic Development offers resources and programs to support your site search; and our target market and field specialists are happy to connect communities and businesses with the information, custom solutions, and resources you need to make well-informed and timely site selections. 

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Target Industries

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) supports a diverse set of target industries that accelerate growth in our region.

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Programs & Services

Discover economic development incentives and site location and community services designed to help businesses thrive.

Construction

Resources & Tools

Use our interactive mapping and workforce tool to virtually explore available sites and learn more about our robust workforce.

Discover our Valley Region

Our seven-state region is located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Rich with natural resources and an abundant workforce, we look forward to welcoming you to the Tennessee Valley.

Stronger Together

From the rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains to the roaring Mississippi River, our 80,000 square mile service region covers all of Tennessee and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia.

We’re Here To Make Your Search a Success

Our dedicated team of economic developers works closely with site selectors, businesses, and our communities to find the site that’s right. We’re ready to answer any questions you have about our region and to help develop a custom plan for your company’s next move. Get to know us.

Selecting the Perfect Site

The seven-state Valley region has a large and varied selection of sites and buildings for your consideration. Whether you’re looking for shovel-ready land, spec buildings, sustainable communities, or commercial or industrial properties, our interactive mapping tool can get your search started.

Powering Our Region

TVA Economic Development offers specialized services and our collaborative approach helps lay the foundation for success. We proudly support innovative community development and the businesses that thrive here.

99.999% Reliability

Our region enjoys 99.999% reliability and the lowest industrial rates among peer utilities.

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In Economic Development (since 2006) and Labor Force Growth in Sustainable Economic Development.

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Our growing workforce powers communities and the businesses that call our region home.

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  • TVA is working with our partners to pursue new ideas and innovative solutions that meet growing energy demand in real-world conditions.

    -Jeff Lyash, TVA President and CEO

  • Haywood County has seen unprecedented and explosive growth thanks in large part to TVA Economic Development’s product development programs.

    -Aaron Stewart, Brownsville-Haywood Economic Development Corporation Executive Director

  • To say that TVA’s site and product development programs have made a tremendous difference in our recruitment efforts would be an understatement.

    -Mandy White, Greater Jackson Chamber Chief Economic Development Officer

  • Our community has received such great support from the TVA, helping our students learn new skills and now, helping expand the Hickory Industrial Park to provide new opportunities for jobs and investment. With our recent attraction of Osmundson and recent expansions, our community is bustling with economic development. Mayfield and Graves County are so thankful for all the great work the TVA does to support economic development in our community.

    – Kathy O’Nan, City of Mayfield Mayor

Mission of Service

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We’re Powering Communities

TVA is a public power energy provider. We provide energy to the 153 local power companies throughout the region who deliver that power to businesses and homes. Public power means we’re not here to make a profit, we’re here to make a difference.

In the News

AAON Inc. To Establish Operations in Memphis, Tennessee

AAON, Inc., a leading HVAC manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 828 new jobs and investing $238 million in the company’s Shelby County facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development….

Avail Enclosure Systems Announces Plans to Expand in Hamilton County

Avail Enclosure Systems, a global infrastructure company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamilton County. Plans for the project include creating 82 new jobs and investing more than $10 million at its Chattanooga facility. Economic development partners include EPB, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and the Chattanooga…

DENSO Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Athens, Tennessee

DENSO, a global automotive supplier, announced plans to expand operations in Athens, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 200 new jobs and investing $100 million to increase the production of products that support cleaner mobility. Economic development partners include Athens Utilities Board, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the McMinn County Economic…