AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Revved Up For the Growing Automotive & EV Industries

The Tennessee Valley region is the second largest automotive manufacturing region in the country, and it’s home to more than 650 companies in the industry. Connecting major automotive and mobility technology manufacturing corridors across the Midwest and Eastern U.S., our region is positioned for your acceleration.

Driving the Future of Automotive Manufacturing & Mobility Technologies

Home to original equipment manufacturers including Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Toyota, VanHool, Volkswagen, and Mazda-Toyota, our region provides endless opportunities for automotive suppliers.

SITES & BUILDINGS

Plugged In to Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Our region’s access to key suppliers and materials, including batteries and electronic components, attract EV manufacturers from around the world. Thanks to our experienced labor force, market access, energy availability and reliability, we are leading the nation in EV investment.

Over $22B

Invested in EV manufacturing in the Valley since 2021.

90,000+

Automotive industry jobs in the region.

230+

Universities, technical schools and community colleges.

OUR WORKFORCE

Home to Leaders in Automotive & Mobility Technology

Several states in our region have been named among the top 10 in the country for automotive facilities and EV investment, making the Valley a hotspot for automotive, EV, and AV-related manufacturers. Global leaders in the automotive industry are located in our region, including:

Dura Automotive
Metalsa
Microvast
Novonix
Sinova Global
Tritium
Ultium Cells, LLC

Our People Are Our Most Valuable Resource

More than 190,000 workers are employed in transportation-related manufacturing and our automotive wages in 2023 were 7.4% lower than national average. Our five year population growth rate was approximately 1.7x higher than the country’s average growth rate between 2018 and 2023, helping ensure a qualified and motivated automotive workforce.

Do Business With Us

More than 650 companies in the automotive industry have made our region their home. Here are just a few of the reasons why:

99.999% Reliability

TVA offers low-cost, highly reliable power to its customers.

Diverse Power Generation

Nearly 60% of the region’s power comes from carbon-free sources.

Competitive Electricity Rates

Our region’s industrial electric rates are among the lowest compared to peer utilities.

The Valley Region is Ready for Your Production Lines

The U.S. auto industry is racing forward and manufacturers are pouring billions of dollars into new factories and plants throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. They’re drawn to our region by our supply chain proximity, favorable business climate, and industry-experienced workforce.

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Transportation Specialist

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‘How will you get all of the electricity?’ That’s one of the reasons we went to Tennessee because they have the TVA. It’s [one of] the largest clean energy sources in the US.

-Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company President & CEO
The best part of economic development? Driving by a location that once was an empty lot or building and seeing the vehicles of employees that have hope to provide for their families. Those people might not know anyone at TVA, but we still made a difference in their lives. Now that is a good day!

-Adam Murray, TVA Economic Development Target Market Specialists, Manager

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Aluminum Dynamics, an aluminum recycling and manufacturing company announced plans to develop a recycled aluminum slab center in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 100 new jobs and investing more than $200M in the company’s operations. Economic development partners include 4-County EPA, Mississippi Development Authority, Golden Triangle Development LINK, and TVA. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for…

TRISO-X, a nuclear fuel company, announces plans to expand operations in Roane County, Tennessee.

TRISO-X, a nuclear fuel company, announced plans to expand operations in Roane County, Tennessee. The companyplans to create 1,140 new jobs and invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the new fuel facility, research and development center. Economic development partners include City of Oak Ridge Electric Department, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, U.S. Department of Energy, East Tennessee Economic Development Agency, Roane County,…

Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider, announced plans to open a new facility in Marshall County, Mississippi.

Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider, announced plans to open a new facility in Marshall County, Mississippi. The company plans to create approximately 2,200 new jobs and invest more than $119 million in its operations. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Mississippi Development Authority, Marshall County Industrial Development Authority, Accelerate MS, and TVA. This project…