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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.

07.3.25 | Newsroom

Tate Ornamental Inc., Announces Expansion in Robertson County, Tennessee

Tate Ornamental, Inc., a metal, architectural woodworking and stone company, announced plans to expand operations at its Robertson County, Tennessee headquarters. Plans for the project include creating 50 new jobs and investing $12 million in the company’s White House facility. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

07.1.25 | Newsroom

Advanex Americas, Inc., Announces Expansion in Robertson County

Advanex Americas, Inc., an international spring manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Robertson County. Plans for the project include creating 56 new jobs and investing $11.4 million in the company’s U.S. headquarters in White House, Tennessee. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Robertson County…

06.20.25 | Newsroom

Howmet Aerospace Inc., Announces Expansion in Morristown, Tennessee

Howmet Aerospace Inc., an international aerospace company, announced plans to expand operations in Morristown, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 217 new jobs at the company’s Hamblen County 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…

05.12.25 | Newsroom

GE Aerospace Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Batesville, Mississippi

GE Aerospace, an aerospace and defense company, announced plans to expand operations in Batesville, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 100 new jobs and investing $11 million as the company increases production at the Panola County site. Economic development partners include Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association, Panola Partnership, and the Mississippi Development Authority. This…

04.15.25 | Newsroom

BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC To Establish Operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC, a manufacturer of centrifuge assemblies, announced plans to establish operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 60 new jobs and investing $45 million to support the company’s long-term plan to support fuel production for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s defense program. Economic development partners include City of…

03.31.25 | Newsroom

Shinsung ST USA To Establish Operations in Simpson County, Kentucky

Shinsung ST USA, a leading innovator in energy storage solutions, announced plans to establish operations in Simpson County. Plans for the project include creating 100 new jobs and investing $53 million in the Franklin manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Warren RECC, Franklin-Simpson County Industrial Development Authority and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. This…

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PolyFlex To Expand Operations in Warren County, Tennessee

PolyFlex, a global packaging manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Warren County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 60 new jobs and investing $8 million as the company expands its manufacturing presence, adding a new location in McMinnville. Economic development partners include McMinnville Electric System, the Industrial Development Board of McMinnville-Warren County and...

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...