cbender0@tva.gov, Author at TVA Economic Development

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.

Liebherr, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction equipment, announced plans to establish operations in Tupelo, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 180 new jobs and investing $176 million, with potential for future growth at the company’s Lee County distribution and manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Tombigbee Electric Power Association, the Community Development Foundation, and Mississippi Development Authority. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Howmet Aerospace Inc., an international provider of advanced engineered solutions, announced plans to expand operations in Morristown, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 50 new jobs and investing $28 million in its Hamblen County 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.

Ashley Furniture Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, announced plans to expand operations in Lee County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 500 new jobs and investing $80 million at the company’s Verona facility. Economic development partners include Tombigbee Electric Power Association, Mississippi Development Authority, and the Community Development Foundation. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Shape Corp., an automotive manufacturing supplier, announced plans to establish new operations in Huntsville, Alabama in addition to their existing Athens, Alabama location. The company plans to create 100 new jobs and invest $74 million in its Huntsville facility. Economic development partners include Limestone County Economic Development Association, Athens Utilities, State of Alabama Department of Commerce, Huntsville Madison County Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Huntsville. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Lazestar, Inc., a manufacturing and laser welding company, announced plans to establish operations in Williamson County, Tennessee. The company plans to create 25 new jobs and invest $5 million in its Fairview facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson Inc., 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.