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NOVONIX, a developer of anode material for the lithium-battery market, announced plans to expand operations at its Chattanooga, Tennessee PUREgraphite facility. Plans for the project include creating 290 jobs and investing $160 million to address the need for a US-based lithium-ion battery supply chain, specifically for electric vehicles and similar storage applications. Economic development partners include EPB, Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps to further TVA’s mission of service to improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

 

Edelbrock, LLC, a manufacturer of high-performance aftermarket engine components, announced plans to locate its headquarter operations in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 200 new jobs and investing $14 million, while retaining the company’s distribution operations at the Olive Branch location. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, DeSoto County Economic Development Council, DeSoto County officials and Mississippi Development Authority. This project helps further TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

 

Helen of Troy Limited, a leading designer and distributor of brand-name consumer products, announced plans to locate operations in Fayette County, Tennessee. Plans for project include creating 350 jobs at the new Gallaway distribution facility. Economic development partners include Chickasaw Electric Cooperative, Fayette County and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps further TVA’s mission of service to improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

 

Orbital Effects, a cutting-edge radar satellite technology company, announced plans to expand in Huntsville, Alabama. The company will create 25 new jobs at Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park. Economic development partners include Huntsville-Madison County Chamber, City of Huntsville, Huntsville Utilities, and the Alabama Department of Commerce. This project helps further TVA’s mission of service by improving the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

 

Walgreen Company, a leading pharmaceutical and wellness products provider, announced plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the company’s advanced fulfillment center include creating 200 jobs and investing $30 million. Economic development partners include Memphis Light, Gas and Water, City of Memphis, Shelby County, Greater Memphis Chamber and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps to further TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

 

Economic Development works to attract new jobs and investment to the Valley, engage with existing industry, and serve with our partners to help foster

Simple Logistics Solutions (SiLo), a transportation freight broker, announced plans to establish operations in Nashville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 92 jobs and investing $700,000 in its headquarters operations. Economic development partners include Nashville Electric Service, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps further TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

 

Economic Development works to attract new jobs and investment to the Valley, engage with existing industries, and serve with our partners to help further economic growth.

Advanex Americas, a global precision spring and component parts manufacturer, announced plans to locate its headquarters and manufacturing operations in White House, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 102 jobs and investing $17 million to support production of the company’s products, which are used in a variety of industries from ballpoint pens to space stations. Economic Development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Robertson County Economic Development Board, City of White House, and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps to further TVA’s mission to serve the people of the Valley by helping create a better quality of life.

 

Economic Development works to attract new companies and investment to the Valley, engage with existing industries, and serve with our partners to help foster economic growth.

 

John J. Bradley

Senior Vice President
TVA Economic Development
615.232.6051

 

 

 

 

NIC Global, a manufacturer of sheet metal components and assemblies, announced plans to expand operations in Gallatin, Tennessee. Plans for the project include investing $2 million and the addition of 28 new jobs to upgrade equipment and capabilities at the Sumner County facility which currently employs 200 workers. Economic development partners include Gallatin Department of Electricity, City of Gallatin, and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps further TVA’s mission to serve the people of the Valley by helping improve the quality of life.

 

Economic Development works to attract new business and investment to the Valley, engage with existing industry, and serve with our partners to help foster economic growth.

Safari Enterprises, LLC, a leading manufacturer of two-seater helicopter kits, announced plans to locate its headquarters and manufacturing operations to Macon County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 85 jobs and investing $7.5 million in the new facility at the Lafayette Municipal Airport. Economic development partners include Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, Tennessee Central Economic Authority, Macon County and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps to further TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

 

Amazon, a global electronic commerce and cloud computing company, announced plans to establish a new fulfillment center in Huntsville, Alabama. Plans for the project include creating 500 new jobs. Economic development partners include City of Athens Electric Department, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Limestone County Economic Development Association, and the Alabama Department of Commerce. This project helps further TVA’s mission of service to the people of the Valley by helping to improve the quality of life.