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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TRISO-X, a nuclear fuel company, announces plans to expand operations in Roane County, Tennessee.
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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…