Wired for the Future & Pioneering Automation
Home to notable information systems & security companies including Adtran, Amazon, Google, and Oracle, our region provides endless opportunities for future-forward information technology and industries. Leading automation & robotics companies like ABB Robotics and SIEMENS also call our region home.
Reimagining Productivity: Advancements in Information Systems
With four major research and development facilities — Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Arnold Engineering, Redstone Arsenal and NASA Marshall Flight Center — and five Research 1 universities, our region’s skilled workforce take businesses to the next level.
15,000+
Information systems & security companies located in our Valley region.
144,000+
Information systems and security-related jobs in the region.
230+
Universities, technical schools and community colleges.
Home to Leaders in Information Systems & Security
Our pro-business region has been named among the top 10 in the country for cybersecurity advancements, making it a hub for information systems, information technology, nanotechnology, AI, computing and more. Some of the companies headquartered here include:
- A.O. Smith
- Adtran
- CGI
- Cognizant
- Leidos
- Schneider Electric
Envisioning a More Secure World
Our People Are Our Most Valuable Resource
More than 144,000 workers are employed in information systems & technology and our competitive wage rates are 34% lower than the industry average.
Do Business With Us
More than 15,000 companies in the information systems and security 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.
Will West
Information Systems & Security Specialist
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In the News
SGB Enterprises, Inc., announces plans to establish operations in Maury County, Tennessee.
10/05/23 SGB Enterprises, Inc., announced plans to establish operations in Maury County. Plans for the project include creating 40 new jobs and investing $1.7 million in the company’s Columbia headquarters and manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Columbia Power and Water Systems, the Maury Alliance, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association and the Tennessee Department of…
Malibu Boats, LLC, expands operations in Roane County, Tennessee
10/03/2023 Malibu Boats, LLC, a powerboat manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Roane County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 770 new jobs and investing $75 million in the company’s second facility outside of its Loudon headquarters. Economic development partners include Lenoir City Utilities Board, Roane Alliance, East Tennessee Economic Development Agency and…
Dutch Tech, Inc., expands operations in Lobelville, Tennessee
10/02/2023 Dutch Tech, Inc., a manufacturer of laminated insulation products, announced plans to expand operations in Lobelville, TN. Plans for the project include creating 73 new jobs and investing $755,000 to expand operations at the company’s Perry County headquarters. Economic development partners include Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative, Perry County Government and the Tennessee Department of…