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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.

09.29.25 | Newsroom

Jabil Announced Plans to Establish Operations in Marshall County, Mississippi

Jabil, a global manufacturing healthcare solutions provider, announced plans to establish operations in Marshall County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 24 new jobs and investing $70 million in the company’s new facility. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Mississippi Development Authority, and Marshall County Board of Supervisors. This project furthers TVA’s mission…

09.5.25 | Newsroom

BuildEx Modular-Tennessee To Establish Operations in Lincoln County, Tennessee

BuildEx Modular-Tennessee, a manufacturer and distributor or high-quality modular housing, announced plans to establish operations in Lincoln County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include 110 new jobs and invest $23 million in the company’s Fayetteville operations. Economic development partners include Fayetteville Public Utilities, Fayetteville Lincoln County Industrial Development Board, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, and…

08.25.25 | Newsroom

Performance Drones Works, PDW Announces Expansion in Huntsville, Alabama

Performance Drones Works, PDW, a robotics manufacturer for military and government operations, announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation in Huntsville, AL. Plans for the project include creating 525 new jobs and investing more than $9 million. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of…

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Eli Lilly Announces Plans to Establish Operations in Huntsville, Alabama

Eli Lilly, a leading pharmaceutical company, announced plans to establish operations in Huntsville, Alabama. Plans for the advanced manufacturing facility include creating 450 new quality jobs and investing $6 billion, which represents the largest initial investment in the state’s history. Economic development partners include Alabama Department of Commerce, Athens Utilities, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce,...

Toyota to Expand its U.S. Manufacturing Presence in Jackson, Tennessee and Blue Springs, Mississippi

Toyota, a global automotive manufacturer, announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing presence, including two locations within TVA’s footprint. Toyota announced plans to invest $125 million in the company’s Blue Springs, Mississippi facility and $71.4 million along with 33 new jobs at its casting plant in Jackson, Tennessee. Economic development partners include Mississippi Development Authority,...

Hyosung HICO Announces Expansion in Memphis, Tennessee

Hyosung HICO, a global power transformer manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 240 new jobs and investing more than $150 million as the company constructs a new facility at its U.S. headquarters, marking the second expansion project at the facility in six months. Upon completion, the...