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Economic Development News & Announcements

Change happens quickly in our region. Check out the latest news and announcements from TVA Economic Development. For media inquiries, please contact us.

01.18.24 | Newsroom

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Announce Joint Venture for New Facility in Marshall County, Mississippi

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR, announced a new joint venture with plans to establish an advanced battery cell production facility in Marshall County, Mississippi. Plans for the impactful project include creating 2,000 new quality jobs and investing $1.9 billion to produce battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications. Economic…

01.12.24 | Newsroom

Unitech North America to Establish its First U.S. Manufacturing Operations in Warren County

Unitech North America, a leading adhesive manufacturer, announced plans to establish its first US manufacturing operations in Warren County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 75 new jobs and invest $30 million in the Morrison facility. Economic development partners include Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, the Industrial Development Board of McMinnville-Warren County, Inc., and the…

12.14.23 | Newsroom

Xxentria Technology Materials Co. Plans to Establish its First U.S. Facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.

Xxentria Technology Materials Co., a metal composite material manufacturer, announced plans to establish its first U.S. facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 85 new jobs and investing $45 million in its Maury County facility. Economic development partners include Mt. Pleasant Power System, Maury Alliance, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, and…

12.4.23 | Newsroom

Genera Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Monroe County, Tennessee

Genera, a sustainable fiber and biomaterials company, announced plans to expand operations in Monroe County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 230 new jobs and investing $350 million in the agri-tech company’s Vonore facility. Economic development partners include Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative, Monroe County mayor’s office, Monroe County Commission, Monroe County Economic…

11.28.23 | Newsroom

Axle Logistics Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Knoxville, Tennessee

Axle Logistics, LLC, a Tennessee-based, third-party logistics company, announced plans to expand operations in Knoxville. Plans for the project include creating more than 650 new jobs and investing nearly $38 million in the company’s Knoxville headquarters. Economic development partners include Knoxville Utilities Board, Knox County mayor’s office, Knox County Commission, Knox County Industrial Development Board,…

11.16.23 | Newsroom

Summit Behavioral Health Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Williamson County.

Summit Behavioral Health , a national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announced plans to expand operations in Williamson County. Plans for the project include creating 125 new jobs and investing $4.5 million in the company’s Franklin headquarters. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson Inc., and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

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Helix Electrical, manufacturer of electrical components and large modular assemblies, announces plans to establish operations at a groundbreaking in Jackson County, Alabama.

Helix Electrical, manufacturer of electrical components and large modular assemblies, announced plans to establish operations at a groundbreaking in Jackson County, Alabama. The company plans to create 160 jobs and invest $45M in its new Advanced Fabrication Campus. Economic development partners include North Alabama Electric Cooperative, Jackson County EDA, the Alabama Department of Commerce and TVA. This project furthers...

Valmont Industries, producer of engineered steel transmission, distribution and substation structures, announces plans to expand operations in Jasper, Tennessee.

Valmont Industries, a producer of engineered steel transmission, distribution and substation structures, announced plans to expand operations in Jasper, Tennessee. The company plans to create 84 new jobs and invest $45 million in its Marion County operations to support increased production. Economic development partners include Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative, Marion County government, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community...

ITT Goulds Pumps, global pump manufacturer, announces plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee.

ITT Goulds Pumps, a global pump manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee. The company plans to create 57 new jobs and invest $30 million in its new manufacturing and distribution center. Economic development partners include Memphis Light Gas and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber, EDGE, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, and TVA. This...