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
Aluminum Dynamics, an aluminum recycling and manufacturing company announces plans to develop a recycled aluminum slab center in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Aluminum Dynamics, an aluminum recycling and manufacturing company announced plans to develop a recycled aluminum slab center in Lowndes County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 100 new jobs and investing more than $200M in the company’s operations. Economic development partners include 4-County EPA, Mississippi Development Authority, Golden Triangle Development LINK, and TVA. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for…
TRISO-X, a nuclear fuel company, announces plans to expand operations in Roane County, Tennessee.
TRISO-X, a nuclear fuel company, announced plans to expand operations in Roane County, Tennessee. The companyplans to create 1,140 new jobs and invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the new fuel facility, research and development center. Economic development partners include City of Oak Ridge Electric Department, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, U.S. Department of Energy, East Tennessee Economic Development Agency, Roane County,…
Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider, announced plans to open a new facility in Marshall County, Mississippi.
Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider, announced plans to open a new facility in Marshall County, Mississippi. The company plans to create approximately 2,200 new jobs and invest more than $119 million in its operations. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Mississippi Development Authority, Marshall County Industrial Development Authority, Accelerate MS, and TVA. This project…