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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.

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…

01.12.24 | Newsroom

Unitech North America to Establish its First U.S. Manufacturing Operations in Warren County

Unitech North America, a leading adhesive manufacturer, announced plans to establish its first US manufacturing operations in Warren County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 75 new jobs and invest $30 million in the Morrison facility. Economic development partners include Caney Fork Electric Cooperative, the Industrial Development Board of McMinnville-Warren County, Inc., and the…

12.14.23 | Newsroom

Xxentria Technology Materials Co. Plans to Establish its First U.S. Facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee.

Xxentria Technology Materials Co., a metal composite material manufacturer, announced plans to establish its first U.S. facility in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 85 new jobs and investing $45 million in its Maury County facility. Economic development partners include Mt. Pleasant Power System, Maury Alliance, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, and…

12.4.23 | Newsroom

Genera Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Monroe County, Tennessee

Genera, a sustainable fiber and biomaterials company, announced plans to expand operations in Monroe County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 230 new jobs and investing $350 million in the agri-tech company’s Vonore facility. Economic development partners include Fort Loudoun Electric Cooperative, Monroe County mayor’s office, Monroe County Commission, Monroe County Economic…

11.28.23 | Newsroom

Axle Logistics Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Knoxville, Tennessee

Axle Logistics, LLC, a Tennessee-based, third-party logistics company, announced plans to expand operations in Knoxville. Plans for the project include creating more than 650 new jobs and investing nearly $38 million in the company’s Knoxville headquarters. Economic development partners include Knoxville Utilities Board, Knox County mayor’s office, Knox County Commission, Knox County Industrial Development Board,…

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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...

Little Leaf Farms to Establish Tennessee Greenhouse in Coffee County

Little Leaf Farms, a producer of packaged leafy greens, announced plans to establish its first Tennessee greenhouse in Coffee County. Plans for the project include creating 318 new jobs and investing nearly $75 million in the company’s state-of-the-art growing and manufacturing facilities. Economic development partners include Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, Industrial Board of Coffee...

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...