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
Helix Electrical, manufacturer of electrical components and large modular assemblies, announces plans to establish operations at a groundbreaking in Jackson County, Alabama.
Helix Electrical, manufacturer of electrical components and large modular assemblies, announced plans to establish operations at a groundbreaking in Jackson County, Alabama. The company plans to create 160 jobs and invest $45M in its new Advanced Fabrication Campus. Economic development partners include North Alabama Electric Cooperative, Jackson County EDA, the Alabama Department of Commerce and TVA. This project furthers…
Valmont Industries, producer of engineered steel transmission, distribution and substation structures, announces plans to expand operations in Jasper, Tennessee.
Valmont Industries, a producer of engineered steel transmission, distribution and substation structures, announced plans to expand operations in Jasper, Tennessee. The company plans to create 84 new jobs and invest $45 million in its Marion County operations to support increased production. Economic development partners include Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, Marion County government, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…
ITT Goulds Pumps, global pump manufacturer, announces plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee.
ITT Goulds Pumps, a global pump manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee. The company plans to create 57 new jobs and invest $30 million in its new manufacturing and distribution center. Economic development partners include Memphis Light Gas and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber, EDGE, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and TVA. This…