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
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
Parsons Corporation, a defense and intelligence contractor, announced plans to expand their presence in Huntsville, AL. Plans for the project include creating 198 new jobs and investing more than $5 million. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. This project furthers TVA’s…
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…