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
Centrus to Expand in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Centrus, the only uranium enrichment centrifuge manufacturing facility in the U.S., announced plans to expand operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 430 new jobs and investing more than $560 million to support large-scale restoration of uranium enrichment capability. Economic development partners include Oak Ridge Electric Department, the Tennessee Department of…
Heil Trailer International Plans to Expand Operations in Athens, Tennessee
Heil Trailer International, a global manufacturer of specialty transport trailers, announced plans to expand operations in Athens, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 18 new jobs and investing $9.8 million following the securement of a U.S. Department of the Army contract for the company’s Tactical Fuel Distribution System. Economic development partners include the Athens…
ALUKO Group Announces New Operations in Halls, Tennessee
ALUKO Group, a South Korean aluminum manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Halls, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 285 new jobs and investing $108 million in the Lauderdale County manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Ripley Power & Light, Lauderdale County Economic and Community Development, Lauderdale County, and the Tennessee Department of…