Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The strong business environment of the seven-state region promotes manufacturing and research and development through low operating costs, access to a skilled and growing workforce, world-class education and research institutions, and robust transportation infrastructure. Our properties are well-suited to the site footprint demands of specific industries and our reliable, low-cost power is always a draw.
Reimagining Productivity: Advancements in Industrial Technology
Four major research and development facilities call the region home: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Arnold Engineering, Redstone Arsenal and NASA Marshall Flight Center.
230+
Universities, technical schools and community colleges.
1.7x
Our region’s population growth between 2018-2023 was 1.7x higher than U.S. average.
Wide Distribution Network
1,500 miles of interstate highways, 800 miles of navigable waterways, 5,000 miles of railway.
Supplying the Globe
Our region supports the work of notable companies including:
- Alcoa
- Caterpillar
- Dupont
- GE Appliances
- International Paper
- Nucor
Industrial Innovation in Motion
Our People Are Our Most Valuable Resource
More than 132,000+ people are employed in industrial technology jobs and our competitive wage rates are lower than the industry average.
Do Business With Us
More than 600 companies in the food and beverage 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.
Meryl Harris
Industrial Technologies Specialist
Our specialists speak your industry’s language, and we’re here to guide you through your entire site selection process.
For more information about available properties, demographics, infrastructure, communities, and our skilled workforce, use our interactive GIS mapping tool or contact your target market specialist.
In the News
Dometic, a global outdoor technology company, announces plans to expand operations in Sparta, Tennessee.
Dometic, a global outdoor technology company, announced plans to expand operations in Sparta, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 90 new jobs at its White County manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Sparta Electric & Public Works, the Highlands Economic Partnership, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and TVA. This project furthers…
Solero Technologies, a leading global automotive supplier, announces plans to expand operations in Water Valley, Mississippi
Solero Technologies, a leading global automotive supplier, announced plans to expand operations in Water Valley, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 86 new jobs and investing $14 million to upgrade and add new lines at the company’s Yalobusha County operations. Economic development partners include Water Valley Utilities Commission, the city of Water Valley, Yalobusha County Economic Development District,…
Marathon Cheese, a custom cheese packaging and transportation company, announces plans to expand operations in Booneville, Mississippi
Marathon Cheese, a custom cheese packaging and transportation company, announced plans to expand operations in Booneville, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 39 new jobs and investing $326,000 as the company expands production at its Prentiss County location. Economic development partners include Prentiss County Electric Power Association, Mississippi Development Authority, Prentiss County Development Association, and TVA. This project…