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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.

10.20.21 | Newsroom

Steam Logistics announced plans to expand operations in Chattanooga

Steam Logistics, a third-party logistics company, announced plans to expand operations in Chattanooga. Plans for the project include creating 400 new jobs and investing nearly $7 million to support the Chattanooga-based company’s growth. Economic development partners include EPB, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers…

10.18.21 | Newsroom

Tull Brothers Inc. announced plans to expand operations in Corinth, Mississippi

Tull Brothers Inc., an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of sustainable building opening solutions, announced plans to expand operations in Corinth, Mississippi. Plans for the project include investing $2 million, renovating an existing building and creating more than 15 jobs to support the company’s growth. Economic development partners include Alcorn County Electric Power Association, The Alliance, Alcorn County and Mississippi…

10.13.21 | Newsroom

Engineered Plastics Components, Inc. announced plans to expand operations at the company’s Bessemer, AL facility

Engineered Plastics Components, Inc., a thermal plastics automotive supplier, announced plans to expand operations at the company’s Bessemer, AL facility. Plans for the project include creating 75 jobs and investing $8 million.  Economic Development partners include Bessemer Electric Service, The City of Bessemer, Birmingham Business Alliance and the Alabama Department of Commerce. This project furthers TVA’s mission of…

10.7.21 | Newsroom

Firestone Building Products announced plans to expand operations in Nashville

Firestone Building Products, a leading manufacturer of roofing and building solutions,  announced plans to expand operations in Nashville. Plans for the project include creating 28 new jobs and investing $13 million to support the company headquarters expansion. Economic development partners include Nashville Electric Service, Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project…

10.6.21 | Newsroom

IMC Companies announced plans to expand its headquarters operations in Shelby County

IMC Companies, the largest marine drayage company in the U.S., announced plans to expand its headquarters operations in Shelby County. Plans for the project include creating 150 new jobs and investing $23 million to support the company’s growth. Economic development partners include MLGW, City of Collierville, Memphis / Shelby County EDGE, and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development….

10.4.21 | Newsroom

Harbor Steel & Supply Corp. announced plans to expand operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Harbor Steel & Supply Corp., a metals distributor and manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Plans for the project include adding 25 new jobs and investing $8 million to support growth and meet supply demands. Economic development partners include Warren RECC, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. This…

09.30.21 | Newsroom

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. announced plans to locate operations and create hundreds of new jobs in Blount County, TN

Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., a leading U.S. based firearms manufacturer, announced plans to locate operations and create hundreds of new jobs in Blount County, TN. Plans for the project include creating 750 jobs and investing $125 million in the company’s new headquarters, distribution, assembly and plastic injection molding operations. Economic development partners include City of Alcoa Utilities, Tennessee…

09.28.21 | Newsroom

Ford Motor Company announced plans to locate its new Electric Vehicle and battery plant in Stanton, Tennessee

Ford Motor Company, a leading American automotive manufacturer, along with SK Innovation announced plans to locate its new Electric Vehicle and battery plant in Stanton, Tennessee. Plans for the company’s largest, most advanced, most efficient auto production complex include creating nearly 6,000 jobs and investing $5.6 billion to build next-generation zero-emission vehicles on the nearly 6-square mile Memphis Regional Megasite. The…

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Oklo Inc., to Establish Operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology company, announced plans to establish operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 800 new jobs and investing $1.7 billion, which includes the development of an advanced nuclear fuel recycling facility. This announcement establishes Oklo as the nation’s first privately funded nuclear recycling facility,...

MAHLE GmbH Announced Plans to Expand Operations in Hamblen County

MAHLE GmbH, an automotive supplier of electric compressors, announced plans to expand operations in Hamblen County. Plans for the project include investing $10 million and creating 50 new jobs, which will bring the company’s total headcount to nearly 800 people at its Morristown facility. Economic development partners include Morristown Utility System, Morristown Area Chamber of...

Parsons Corporation to Expand in Huntsville, Alabama

Parsons Corporation, a defense and intelligence contractor, announced plans to expand their presence in Huntsville, AL. Plans for the project include creating 198 new jobs and investing more than $5 million. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce. This project furthers TVA’s...