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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.

10.20.20 | Newsroom

General Motors LLC plans to establish a new Electric Vehicle Platform at its Spring Hill, Tennessee facility

General Motors LLC, announced plans to establish a new Electric Vehicle Platform at its Spring Hill, Tennessee facility. Plans for the project include retaining the 4,200 employee workforce and investing $1.7 Billion in the advanced automotive manufacturing operations. This project represents the largest single expansion investment ever made in Tennessee. General Motors is a direct…

10.19.20 | Newsroom

Babynov USA plans to locate operations in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee

Babynov USA, a global organic baby food manufacturer, announced plans to locate operations in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. Plans for the company’s first U.S. production facility include creating 150 jobs and investing $44.9 million to expand its global market. Economic development partners include Tri-County Electric Membership Corporation, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee…

10.14.20 | Newsroom

Reliance Worldwide Corporation plans to construct a new distribution facility in Cullman, Alabama

Reliance Worldwide Corporation, a global provider of water control systems and plumbing solutions for domestic, commercial, industrial applications, announced plans to construct a new distribution facility in Cullman, Alabama.  Plans for the project include creating 130 new jobs and investing $24 million.  Economic development partners include Cullman Electric Cooperative, Cullman Economic Development Agency, Alabama Department…

10.8.20 | Newsroom

Material Bank plans to locate operations in Olive Branch, Mississippi

Material Bank, the world’s largest material marketplace in the architecture, design and construction industry, announced plans to locate operations in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Plans for the distribution center include creating 300 jobs and investing $14.5 million to support the company’s growth. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, city of Olive Branch, DeSoto County, DeSoto…

10.8.20 | Newsroom

Teknor Apex plans to expand operations in Brownsville, Tennessee

Teknor Apex, a global custom compound solutions provider, announced plans to expand operations in Brownsville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 20 new jobs and investing $7.4 million to increase the company’s scope of products being produced at the Haywood County facility. Economic development partners include Brownsville Energy Authority, HTL Advantage, Brownsville-Haywood County Industrial…

10.7.20 | Newsroom

GEDIA Automotive Group plans to locate operations in Dalton, Georgia

GEDIA Automotive Group, a global advanced manufacturer for the automotive industry, announced plans to locate operations in Dalton, Georgia. Plans for the advanced manufacturing facility include creating 200 new jobs and $85 million in capital investment to produce components for electric vehicles. Economic development partners include North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation, Dalton-Whitfield County Joint Development…

10.6.20 | Newsroom

Nippon Express, USA plans to locate operations on the campus of Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama

Nippon Express, USA, a supply chain services, company announced plans to locate operations on the campus of Mazda-Toyota Manufacturing in Huntsville, Alabama.  Plans for the project include creating 101 new jobs and investing $19 million to construct a new facility.  Economic development partners include City of Athens Electric Department, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, Limestone…

10.2.20 | Newsroom

Moldex-Metric, Inc. plans to locate operations in Wilson County, Tennessee

Moldex-Metric, Inc., a leading manufacturer of N95 respirators, announced plans to locate operations in Wilson County, Tennessee. Plans for the manufacturing operations include creating 200 new jobs and investing $25 million to meet market demand. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Joint Economic Development Board of Wilson County and Tennessee Department of Economic and…

09.28.20 | Newsroom

Mission Forest Products plans to locate operations in Corinth, Mississippi

Mission Forest Products, a producer of high-quality dimensional lumber products, announced plans to locate operations in Corinth, Mississippi. Plans for the state-of-the-art pine sawmill include $160 million capital investment and 130 new jobs with additional economic and employment opportunities for forest product firms in the region. Economic development partners include Alcorn County Electric Power, 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...