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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.

06.9.21 | Newsroom

Simple Logistics Solutions (SiLo) announced plans to establish operations in Nashville, Tennessee

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…

06.8.21 | Newsroom

Advanex Americas announced plans to locate its headquarters and manufacturing operations in White House, Tennessee

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…

05.26.21 | Newsroom

Safari Enterprises, LLC, announced plans to locate its headquarters and manufacturing operations to Macon County, Tennessee

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…

05.19.21 | Newsroom

Amazon announced plans to establish a new fulfillment center in Huntsville, Alabama.

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…

05.18.21 | Newsroom

Hydro-Gear announced plans to locate operations in Carroll County, Tennessee

Hydro-Gear, a manufacturer of power equipment drive systems, announced plans to locate operations in Carroll County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 375 jobs and investing $10 million at the Huntingdon facility. Economic development partners include Carroll County Electric Department, Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Carroll County Industrial Development Board, Carroll County, City of…

05.17.21 | Newsroom

Ascent Buildings, LLC announced plans to locate operations in Sumner County, Tennessee

Ascent Buildings, LLC, a full service, pre-engineered steel building manufacturer, announced plans to locate operations in Sumner County, Tennessee. Plans for the company’s headquarters and manufacturing operations include creating 120 jobs and investing $10 million at the Portland facility. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and…

05.13.21 | Newsroom

Troy Industries, Inc. announced plans to locate operations in Clarksville, Tennessee

Troy Industries, Inc., a small arms components and accessories manufacturer, announced plans to locate operations in Clarksville, Tennessee. Plans for the company’s headquarters and manufacturing operations include creating 75 jobs and investing $7.2 million. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council, and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development….

05.12.21 | Newsroom

Roadtec, Inc. announced plans to expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Roadtec, Inc. a paving equipment manufacturer, announced plans to expand its headquarters and manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 130 new jobs and investing $6.2 million to increase production. Economic development partners include EPB, Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and Tennessee Department of Economic and…

05.7.21 | Newsroom

JC Ford Company, announced plans to locate new operations in Columbia, Tennessee

JC Ford Company, leading automated equipment manufacturer, announced plans to locate new operations in Columbia, Tennessee. Plans for the project include investing $30 million and creating 210 new jobs in Maury County. Economic development partner include Columbia Power & Water Systems, Maury Alliance, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

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Glaukos Corporation to Establish Operations in Huntsville, Alabama

Glaukos Corporation, a global ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company, announced plans to establish operations in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. Plans for the project include creating 154 new jobs and investing more than $82 million in the company’s research, development, and manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce,...

Kitchen Food Co., Announces Plans to Establish Operations in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Kitchen Food Co., a global prepared foods producer, announced plans to establish operations in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The company plans to locate in the Hopkinsville-Christian County Spec Building, which was assisted by TVA InvestPrep program, creating 925 jobs and investing $69 million in the company’s new world-class facility. This project marks the largest job-creation announcement in...

Performance Food Group to Expand Operations in Hamblen County, Tennessee

Performance Food Group, a foodservice company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamblen County. Plans for the project include creating 37 new jobs and investing $33 million its Morristown 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...