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.
Tyler Chaffee
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
MAHLE GmbH Announced Plans to Expand Operations in Hamblen County
MAHLE GmbH, an automotive supplier of electric compressors, announced plans to expand operations in Hamblen County. Plans for the project include investing $10 million and creating 50 new jobs, which will bring the company’s total headcount to nearly 800 people at its Morristown facility. Economic development partners include Morristown Utility System, Morristown Area Chamber of…
Parsons Corporation to Expand in Huntsville, Alabama
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Performance Drones Works, PDW Announces Expansion in Huntsville, Alabama
Performance Drones Works, PDW, a robotics manufacturer for military and government operations, announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation in Huntsville, AL. Plans for the project include creating 525 new jobs and investing more than $9 million. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of…