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.
Target Industries
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) supports a diverse set of target industries that accelerate growth in our region.
Programs & Services
Discover economic development incentives and site location and community services designed to help businesses thrive.
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.
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.
Top Utility
In Economic Development (since 2006) and Labor Force Growth in Sustainable Economic Development.
5M+
Our growing workforce powers communities and the businesses that call our region home.
Mission of Service
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…