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
Eli Lilly Announces Plans to Establish Operations in Huntsville, Alabama
Eli Lilly, a leading pharmaceutical company, announced plans to establish operations in Huntsville, Alabama. Plans for the advanced manufacturing facility include creating 450 new quality jobs and investing $6 billion, which represents the largest initial investment in the state’s history. Economic development partners include Alabama Department of Commerce, Athens Utilities, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce,…
Toyota to Expand its U.S. Manufacturing Presence in Jackson, Tennessee and Blue Springs, Mississippi
Toyota, a global automotive manufacturer, announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing presence, including two locations within TVA’s footprint. Toyota announced plans to invest $125 million in the company’s Blue Springs, Mississippi facility and $71.4 million along with 33 new jobs at its casting plant in Jackson, Tennessee. Economic development partners include Mississippi Development Authority,…
Hyosung HICO Announces Expansion in Memphis, Tennessee
Hyosung HICO, a global power transformer manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 240 new jobs and investing more than $150 million as the company constructs a new facility at its U.S. headquarters, marking the second expansion project at the facility in six months. Upon completion, the…