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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.

03.20.24 | Newsroom

Vulcan Thermal to Establish Presence in Surgoinsville, Tennessee

Vulcan Thermal, a heat treatment company, announced plans to establish operations in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. The company’s plans for the project include creating 30 new jobs and investing $5 million in the Hawkins County manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Holston Electric Cooperative, Hawkins County Industrial Development Board, Networks Sullivan Partnership and the Tennessee Department of…

02.27.24 | Newsroom

Flexco Products Announces Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

Flexco Products of Tennessee, LLC, a tubing and fabrication manufacturer announced plans to establish operations in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 60 new jobs and investing $17.5 million to support production at the company’s manufacturing and distribution facility. Economic development partners include Lawrenceburg Utility Systems, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Middle Tennessee…

02.13.24 | Newsroom

Armada Nutrition LLC Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Maury County, Tennessee

Armada Nutrition LLC, a leading manufacturer of nutritional powder production, announced plans to expand operations in Maury County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 50 new jobs and investing $5 million in the company’s Spring Hill facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Middle Tennessee Industrial…

02.1.24 | Newsroom

Snap-On Incorporated to Expand Operations in Carter County, Tennessee

Snap-on Incorporated, a hand tool manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Carter County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 50 new jobs and investing $44 million to support capacity at the company’s Elizabethton facility. Economic development partners include Elizabethton Electric, City of Elizabethton, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This…

01.18.24 | Newsroom

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks and PACCAR Announce Joint Venture for New Facility in Marshall County, Mississippi

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR, announced a new joint venture with plans to establish an advanced battery cell production facility in Marshall County, Mississippi. Plans for the impactful project include creating 2,000 new quality jobs and investing $1.9 billion to produce battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications. Economic…

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ROCKWOOL to Expand Operations in Marshall County, Mississippi

ROCKWOOL, an industrial insulation manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Marshall County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 30 new jobs and investing more than $100 million in the company’s facility. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Mashall County Industrial Development Authority and Mississippi Development Authority. This project furthers TVA’s mission of...

Charms LLC Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Tipton County, Tennessee

Charms LLC, a candy manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Tipton County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 62 new jobs and investing $97.7 million in the company’s Covington location. Economic development partners include Covington Electric System, Tipton Count Community Development and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.  This project furthers...

West Star Aviation to Expand in Hamilton County, Tennessee

West Star Aviation, an aircraft maintenance company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include adding 200 new jobs and investing $32 million in the company’s Chattanooga manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include EPB, the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority and the Tennessee Department of...