cbender0@tva.gov, Author at TVA Economic Development

Kitchen Food Co., a global prepared foods producer, announced plans to establish operations in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The company plans to locate in the Hopkinsville-Christian County Spec Building, which was assisted by TVA InvestPrep program, creating 925 jobs and investing $69 million in the company’s new world-class facility. This project marks the largest job-creation announcement in Christian County in over two decades. Economic development partners include Pennyrile RECC, Southwestern Kentucky Economic Development Council, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. This impactful project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Performance Food Group, a foodservice company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamblen County. Plans for the project include creating 37 new jobs and investing $33 million its Morristown facility. Economic development partners include Morristown Utilities, the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

ALUKO Group, an aluminum battery casing manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Madison County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 55 new jobs and investing more than $36 million in the company’s first U.S. manufacturing facility. The new facility will supply aluminum battery casings at Ford Motor Company’s BlueOval City. Economic development partners include Jackson Energy Authority, the Jackson Chamber, City of Jackson, Madison County and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Bobrick Washroom Equipment announced plans to expand operations in Jackson, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 26 new jobs and investing $17 million as part of the company’s third expansion in Madison County. Economic development partners include Jackson Energy Authority, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Jackson Chamber, City of Jackson and Madison County. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc., a global sustainable packaging company, announced plans to expand operations to Maury County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 35 new jobs and investing $10 million in the company’s Mt. Pleasant manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Mt. Pleasant Power System, Maury Alliance, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

AAON, Inc., a leading HVAC manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 828 new jobs and investing $238 million in the company’s Shelby County facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Avail Enclosure Systems, a global infrastructure company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamilton County. Plans for the project include creating 82 new jobs and investing more than $10 million at its Chattanooga facility. Economic development partners include EPB, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

MD Carts, LLC, a manufacturer of golf carts, announced plans to expand operations in Johnson City, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 200 new jobs and investing $10 million to allow for larger production capacity. Economic development partners include BrightRidge, the City of Johnson City, Washington County Economic Development Council and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

John Deere Power Products, an agriculture, construction, forestry, and turf care equipment manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Greene County, Tennessee. The company plans to create 25 new jobs and invest $15 million to meet increased demand and expand its manufacturing presence in Greeneville. Economic development partners include Greeneville Energy Authority, Greene County Partnership and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

PANTHERx Rare, a pharmacy and wholesale company, announced plans to establish operations in Collierville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 120 new jobs and investing $4 million in the company’s new dispensing facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light Gas, and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.