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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…

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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...