THE VALLEY REGION

What It’s Like To Live and Work in the Seven State TVA Region

With 16 thriving metropolitan statistical areas, our 80,000 square mile service region covers all of Tennessee and portions of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Virginia. Bounded on one end by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and on the other by the mighty Mississippi, the Tennessee Valley region is home to lively urban places and wide-open spaces.

Living the American Dream in the heart of the U.S.

The Tennessee Valley is the place to be. Growing at a rate that’s nearly three times the national average, our region offers an unbeatable mix of natural beauty, urban charm, low cost of living and a high quality of life. With nearly 1,000 available properties, you can find your place in our region.

Strength in Numbers

When you make our region your home, you’ll have access to the growing workforce that powers our region. Our lower-than-average housing costs, affordable cost of living, and abundant cultural resources empower our communities. Use our interactive workforce mapping tool to learn more about our workforce, demographics, drive times, quality of life data, industry clusters, and more.

Affordable Housing

Housing costs in the region are approximately 30% lower than the U.S. average.

Lower Utility Costs

Utility costs throughout the Valley are nearly 20% lower than the national average.

Healthy Cost of Living

For all consumer items, our region ranks 10% lower than average U.S. price indexes.

There’s Something Special for Everyone

Our vibrant arts and cultural scenes have something for everyone. From the achy-breaky heart of Nashville’s Music Row to the soul of the Mississippi Delta, from Alabama’s Muscle Shoals Sound to Kentucky’s Appalachian arts, our region has a rich cultural history and a robust future.

Setting the Stage For a Great Date Night

With nine professional symphonies, four ballet companies and countless award-winning restaurants, distilleries and breweries, the seven-state Valley region is the place to be and be seen.

Rocks, Reels, & Strolls

Known around the globe for its natural beauty, our region is home to nearly 100 national and state parks, 293,000 acres of public land, and 11,000 miles of shoreline. Or, walk a few holes at one of more than 450 golf courses and then take a seat in the stands to cheer on one of our 14 professional sports teams.

A Region Rich With History

Get to know the region by visiting some of more than 3,000 places on the National Historic Register or visit world-class museums including the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Tennessee Aquarium, National Corvette Museum, National Museum of African American Music, Elvis Presley’s Birthplace, and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

Advancing the Workforce

Our diverse and evolving economy is supported by the educational institutions and research facilities located here. Home to four major research and development facilities, 85 universities, 28 community colleges and over 100 career and technical schools, we’re building a workforce of the future.

Search For Your Venture’s Next Home

Explore nearly 1,000 available properties and buildings virtually, using our interactive properties and communities tool. Filter by property type, size, location, and more. Or, take a data dive into our communities, and get the scoop on population, housing, and the local workforce.

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The best thing about living in the Valley is that there’s something for everyone. For me it’s the outdoors — especially fishing. With that I get to maximize my non-work time with close-to-home recreation.

-Stephen Surles, TVA Economic Development Director of Economic Investments
I love taking advantage of the abundant opportunities in the Valley to enjoy the outdoors; and I’m proud TVA plays an integral role in outdoor recreation offerings across the Valley.

-Taylor Belcher, TVA Economic Development Regional Development Specialist
I have lived in multiple states in the Valley my entire life. From airports to connect us to anywhere in the world to small-town relationships that connect us in our own community, we have built a life that is vibrant yet quiet, filled with friendships and incredible work opportunities, and held together with day-to-day memories that remind us how much we love living where we’ve planted our roots.

-Kristi Brown, TVA Economic Development Training & Development
Living in the Valley means experiencing four seasons of weather, having outdoor adventures at your fingertips, and it’s an easy drive to visit multiple states.

-Katrina Smith, TVA Economic Development Training & Development
Economic development means doing whatever it takes to give Valley residents a chance to change their family story forever through a better job and better quality of life.

-Bill Adams, TVA Economic Development Target Market Specialist

Helping Make Your Site Search a Success

Globally recognized as a top organization in economic development, the TVA Economic Development team provides confidential and expert support to meet your location and expansion goals. Our team of over 50 economic development professionals are here to guide you on your site selection journey.

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In the News

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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…