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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.

07.23.24 | Newsroom

Liebherr Announces Plans for New Facility in Tupelo, Mississippi

Liebherr, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction equipment, announced plans to establish operations in Tupelo, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 180 new jobs and investing $176 million, with potential for future growth at the company’s Lee County distribution and manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Tombigbee Electric Power Association, the Community…

07.18.24 | Newsroom

Ashley Furniture Industries Plans Expansion in Lee County, Mississippi

Ashley Furniture Industries, the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, announced plans to expand operations in Lee County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 500 new jobs and investing $80 million at the company’s Verona facility. Economic development partners include Tombigbee Electric Power Association,  Mississippi Development Authority, and the Community Development Foundation. This project…

04.26.24 | Newsroom

Avancez Plans Expansion at Ford’s BlueOval City Supplier Park in Haywood County

Avancez, an automotive supplier, announced plans to establish operations at Ford’s BlueOval City Supplier Park. Plans for the project include creating 500 new jobs and investing $54 million in the company’s Haywood County assembly operations. Economic development partners include Southwest Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Haywood County, and…

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Centrus to Expand in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Centrus, the only uranium enrichment centrifuge manufacturing facility in the U.S., announced plans to expand operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 430 new jobs and investing more than $560 million to support large-scale restoration of uranium enrichment capability. Economic development partners include Oak Ridge Electric Department, the Tennessee Department of...

Heil Trailer International Plans to Expand Operations in Athens, Tennessee

Heil Trailer International, a global manufacturer of specialty transport trailers, announced plans to expand operations in Athens, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 18 new jobs and investing $9.8 million following the securement of a U.S. Department of the Army contract for the company’s Tactical Fuel Distribution System. Economic development partners include the Athens...

ALUKO Group Announces New Operations in Halls, Tennessee

ALUKO Group, a South Korean aluminum manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Halls, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 285 new jobs and investing $108 million in the Lauderdale County manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Ripley Power & Light, Lauderdale County Economic and Community Development, Lauderdale County, and the Tennessee Department of...