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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.

08.25.21 | Newsroom

Sungwoo Hitech America Corp announced plans to locate its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Washington County, Tennessee

Sungwoo Hitech America Corp, a global automotive supplier, announced plans to locate its first U.S. manufacturing operations in Washington County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 117 jobs and investing $40 million in the Telford facility. Economic development partners include BrightRidge, Northeast Tennessee Regional Economic Partnership, Town of Jonesborough, Washington County and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

08.18.21 | Newsroom

Amazon nnounced plans to establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Clarksville, Tennessee

Amazon, a global electronic commerce and cloud computing company, announced plans to establish a new, state-of-the-art fulfillment center in Clarksville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 500 new jobs at the facility, which will also house innovative Amazon technologies and energy efficient, zero-emission power industrialized truck equipment. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Clarksville-Montgomery…

08.10.21 | Newsroom

Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP announced plans to expand operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP, a global fabricated metals manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Plans for the project include investing $17.8 million to support the company’s growth and additional facility space. Economic development partners include Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Kentucky Cabinet for…

08.5.21 | Newsroom

Oldcastle APG announced plans to expand operations in Clarksville, Tennessee

Oldcastle APG, North America’s leading manufacturer of concrete building and hardscape products, announced plans to expand operations in Clarksville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 45 new jobs and investing more than $10 million to increase production. Economic development partners include Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation, Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development….

07.30.21 | Newsroom

Kaiser Aluminum announced plans to locate its headquarters operations to Franklin, Tennessee

Kaiser Aluminum, a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products, announced plans to locate its headquarters operations to Franklin, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 80 new jobs and investing $3 million as the company transitions and expands corporate functions to its new Williamson County location. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson, Inc., and Tennessee Department…

07.29.21 | Newsroom

Fruit of the Loom a world-renowned textiles and sporting goods company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, announced plans to expand operations

Fruit of the Loom, a world-renowned textiles and sporting goods company headquartered in Bowling Green, Kentucky, announced plans to expand operations. Plans for the project include adding 50 new jobs and additional square footage to support growth at the company’s distribution center. Economic development partners include Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, the Bowling Green Area Chamber of…

07.27.21 | Newsroom

Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC announced plans to locate its corporate headquarters in Williamson County, Tennessee

Integrated Biometric Technology, LLC, a technology company specializing in biometric identity authentication, announced plans to locate its corporate headquarters in Williamson County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 142 jobs and investing $2.3 million. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson Inc., and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project helps further TVA’s mission…

07.26.21 | Newsroom

New Way Trucks announced plans to expand operations in Booneville, Mississippi

New Way Trucks, a recycling equipment manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Booneville, Mississippi. Plans for the project include creating 120 jobs and investing $4 million, increasing manufacturing operations and opening an additional facility in Prentiss County. Economic development partners include Prentiss County Electric Power Association, Prentiss County Economic Development Association, Prentiss County, and Mississippi Development Authority….

07.21.21 | Newsroom

Vi-Jon announce plans to expand operations in Smyrna, Tennessee

Vi-Jon, the nation’s oldest private label manufacturer in the health and beauty industry, announce plans to expand operations in Smyrna, Tennessee. Plans for the project include investing $45 million and adding 64 new jobs to the 600 currently employed at the Rutherford County facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and Tennessee Department…

07.20.21 | Newsroom

Chewy, Inc., announced plans to establish operations in Wilson County, Tennessee.

Chewy, Inc., an innovator in pet e-commerce, announced plans to establish operations in Wilson County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 1,200 new jobs at the regional fulfillment center in Mt. Juliet. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Wilson County, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

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Glaukos Corporation to Establish Operations in Huntsville, Alabama

Glaukos Corporation, a global ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company, announced plans to establish operations in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. Plans for the project include creating 154 new jobs and investing more than $82 million in the company’s research, development, and manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Huntsville Utilities, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, City of Huntsville, Alabama Department of Commerce,...

Kitchen Food Co., Announces Plans to Establish Operations in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Kitchen Food Co., a global prepared foods producer, announced plans to establish operations in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The company plans to locate in the Hopkinsville-Christian County Spec Building, which was assisted by TVA InvestPrep program, creating 925 jobs and investing $69 million in the company’s new world-class facility. This project marks the largest job-creation announcement in...

Performance Food Group to Expand Operations in Hamblen County, Tennessee

Performance Food Group, a foodservice company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamblen County. Plans for the project include creating 37 new jobs and investing $33 million its Morristown 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...