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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.

05.6.22 | Newsroom

Tri-City Extrusion, Inc. announced plans to expand operations in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Tri-City Extrusion, Inc., an aluminum extrusion producer, announced plans to expand operations in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 50 new jobs and investing $30 million to support customer demand and strengthen production at the company’s manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Bristol Tennessee Essential Services, NETWORKS Sullivan Partnership, City of Bristol and Tennessee Department of…

05.4.22 | Newsroom

Steel Technologies announced plans to expand operations in Decatur, AL. Plans for the project include an additional 50 new jobs and an investment of $19 million.

Steel Technologies, a leading aluminum and steel processors in North America, announced plans to expand operations in Decatur, AL. Plans for the project include an additional 50 new jobs and an investment of $19 million. Economic Development partners include Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corporation, Morgan County Economic Development Association, and the Alabama Department of Commerce.  This project helps…

04.20.22 | Newsroom

Toyota Motor Manufacturing announced plans to invest $222 million in a new four-cylinder production line with the capacity to produce engines for both the combustion and hybrid electric powertrains at its Huntsville, Alabama, facility.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, a global automotive manufacturer, announced plans to invest $222 million in a new four-cylinder production line with the capacity to produce engines for both the combustion and hybrid electric powertrains at its Huntsville, Alabama, facility.  Economic Development partners include Huntsville Utilities, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber, City of Huntsville, and the Alabama Department of Commerce.  This…

04.13.22 | Newsroom

Envision AESC announced plans to establish operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Envision AESC, a world leading battery technology company for Electric Vehicles, announced plans to establish operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Plans for the project include creating 2,000 new jobs and investing $2 billion in the new state-of-the-art gigafactory, producing battery cells and modules to power next generation Electric Vehicles. Economic development partners include Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, Kentucky Cabinet…

04.5.22 | Newsroom

Dot Foods, Inc. announced plans to establish operations in Manchester, Tennessee.

Dot Foods, Inc., a food industry redistribution company, announced plans to establish operations in Manchester, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 170 new jobs and investing $50 million in its new Coffee County distribution center. Economic development partners include Duck River Electric Membership Corporation, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, and the…

03.29.22 | Newsroom

Baxter International Inc. announced plans to establish operations in Marshall County, Mississippi

Baxter International Inc., a provider of leading healthcare solutions, announced plans to establish operations in Marshall County, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 105 jobs and investing $11.6 million in the company’s distribution operations. Economic development partners include Northcentral Electric Cooperative, Mississippi Development Authority, Marshall County Industrial Development Authority and Marshall County.

03.29.22 | Newsroom

Ultimate Linings, LLC. announced plans to establish operations in Wilson County, Tennessee

Ultimate Linings, LLC, a global leader in protective coatings for the automotive industry, announced plans to establish operations in Wilson County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 50 new jobs and investing $31 million in the company’s chemical manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, the Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Wilson County and…

03.28.22 | Newsroom

Permobil, Inc. announced plans to expand operations in Wilson County, Tennessee

Permobil, Inc., a global leader in innovative assistive technology, announced plans to expand operations in Wilson County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include adding 70 new jobs and investing $15 million to the company’s North American Headquarters facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, the Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Wilson County and the Tennessee Department…

03.25.22 | Newsroom

GAN Corp. announced plans to expand its operations in Huntsville, Alabama

GAN Corp, an engineering and technology company, announced plans to expand its operations in Huntsville, Alabama.  Plans for the project include creating 100 new jobs and investing $5 million in a new facility at the Cummings Research Park.  Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, City of Huntsville, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, and the Alabama Department of Commerce.  This…

03.17.22 | Newsroom

ATC Drivetrain announced plans to establish operations in Knoxville

ATC Drivetrain, a leading independent global remanufacturer of automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems, announced plans to establish operations in Knoxville. Plans for the project include creating more than 200 new jobs and investing $8.3 million as the company implements new technologies and capabilities in the market. Economic development partners include Knoxville Utilities Board, Knoxville Chamber, East Tennessee Economic Development…

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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...

Performance Drones Works, PDW Announces Expansion in Huntsville, Alabama

Performance Drones Works, PDW, a robotics manufacturer for military and government operations, announced plans to expand its manufacturing operation in Huntsville, AL. Plans for the project include creating 525 new jobs and investing more than $9 million. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce, and the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of...