NEW & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

07.29.21 | Newsroom

Fruit of the Loom a world-renowned textiles and sporting goods company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, announced plans to expand operations

Fruit of the Loom, a world-renowned textiles and sporting goods company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, announced plans to expand operations. Plans for the project include adding 50 new jobs and additional square footage to support growth at the company’s distribution center. Economic development partners include Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of…

07.27.21 | Newsroom

Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC announced plans to locate its corporate headquarters in Williamson County, Tennessee

Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC, a technology company specializing in biometric identity authentication, announced plans to locate its corporate headquarters in Williamson County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 142 jobs and investing $2.3 million. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson Inc., and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps further TVA’s mission…

07.26.21 | Newsroom

New Way Trucks announced plans to expand operations in Booneville, Mississippi

New Way Trucks, a recycling equipment manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Booneville, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 120 jobs and investing $4 million, increasing manufacturing operations and opening an additional facility in Prentiss County. Economic development partners include Prentiss County Electric Power Association, Prentiss County Economic Development Association, Prentiss County, and Mississippi Development Authority….

07.21.21 | Newsroom

Vi-Jon announce plans to expand operations in Smyrna, Tennessee

Vi-Jon, the nation’s oldest private label manufacturer in the health and beauty industry, announce plans to expand operations in Smyrna, Tennessee. Plans for the project include investing $45 million and adding 64 new jobs to the 600 currently employed at the Rutherford County facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and Tennessee Department…

07.20.21 | Newsroom

Chewy, Inc., announced plans to establish operations in Wilson County, Tennessee.

Chewy, Inc., an innovator in pet e-commerce, announced plans to establish operations in Wilson County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 1,200 new jobs at the regional fulfillment center in Mt. Juliet. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Wilson County, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

07.19.21 | Newsroom

Kairos Power announced plans to establish a low-power demonstration reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Kairos Power, an advanced nuclear engineering company, announced plans to establish a low-power demonstration reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include investing $100 million and creating 55 jobs to deploy the reactor, called Hermes, and advance Kairos Power’s manufacturing capabilities. Economic development partners include City of Oak Ridge Electric Department, East Tennessee Economic Council, Oak Ridge…

07.7.21 | Newsroom

Smart USA Co. announced plans to locate operations in Nashville, Tennessee

Smart USA Co., one of the world’s fastest growing retirement technology platforms, announced plans to locate operations in Nashville, Tennessee. Plans for establishing the company’s U.S. headquarters include creating 128 new jobs, and investing $2.2 million. Economic development partners include Nashville Electric Service, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

News Index

ROCKWOOL to Expand Operations in Marshall County, Mississippi

ROCKWOOL, an industrial insulation manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Marshall County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 30 new jobs and investing more than $100 million in the company’s facility. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Mashall County Industrial Development Authority and Mississippi Development Authority. This project furthers TVA’s mission of...

Charms LLC Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Tipton County, Tennessee

Charms LLC, a candy manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Tipton County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 62 new jobs and investing $97.7 million in the company’s Covington location. Economic development partners include Covington Electric System, Tipton Count Community Development and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.  This project furthers...

West Star Aviation to Expand in Hamilton County, Tennessee

West Star Aviation, an aircraft maintenance company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include adding 200 new jobs and investing $32 million in the company’s Chattanooga manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include EPB, the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority and the Tennessee Department of...