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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.

09.4.24 | Newsroom

Orano USA Seeks To Locate Uranium Enrichment Operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Orano USA, a leading provider of materials and services to the US nuclear industry, announced plans to locate a state-of-the-art centrifuge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating more than 300 new jobs, with an historic capital investment towards furthering an ecosystem for the future of nuclear advancement in…

08.26.24 | Newsroom

Amazon Announces Last-Mile Facility in Lee County, Mississippi

8/26/24 Amazon, a global e-commerce company, announced plans to establish operations in Lee County, Mississippi. The company plans to locate its Last-Mile Facility in a new Saltillo facility supported by TVA InvestPrep. Economic Development partners include Tombigbee Electric Power Association, Community Development Foundation, and the Mississippi Development Authority. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service…

08.22.24 | Newsroom

Nashville Wire Products Expands in Humphreys County, Tennessee

Nashville Wire Products, a wire shelving, display and retail products producer, announced plans to expand operations in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 102 new jobs and investing $20 million as the company establishes a new manufacturing site in McEwen, Tennessee. Economic development partners include Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative, Humphreys County Economic Development Council, Humphreys County…

08.22.24 | Newsroom

Broad Support for TVA’s Advanced Nuclear Leadership

The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors, on Thursday, approved $150 million in additional advanced nuclear funding to support continued design work and TVA’s development of potential small modular reactors (SMRs) at its Clinch River site near Oak Ridge, Tenn. The Board, which approved an initial $200 million at its February 2022 board meeting, has…

08.13.24 | Newsroom

MD Carts LLC to Expand in Johnson City, Tennessee

MD Carts, LLC, a manufacturer of golf carts, announced plans to expand operations in Johnson City, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 200 new jobs and investing $10 million to allow for larger production capacity. Economic development partners include BrightRidge, the City of Johnson City, Washington County Economic Development Council and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

08.12.24 | Newsroom

John Deere Power Products Announces Plans for Expansion in Greene County, Tennessee

John Deere Power Products, an agriculture, construction, forestry, and turf care equipment manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Greene County, Tennessee. The company plans to create 25 new jobs and invest $15 million to meet increased demand and expand its manufacturing presence in Greeneville. Economic development partners include Greeneville Energy Authority, Greene County Partnership and the Tennessee Department…

07.31.24 | Newsroom

PANTHERx Rare to Establish New Dispensing Facility in Collierville, Tennessee

PANTHERx Rare, a pharmacy and wholesale company, announced plans to establish operations in Collierville, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 120 new jobs and investing $4 million in the company’s new dispensing facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light Gas, and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers…

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…

07.22.24 | Newsroom

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Expands Footprint in Morristown, Tennessee

Howmet Aerospace Inc., an international provider of advanced engineered solutions, announced plans to expand operations in Morristown, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 50 new jobs and investing $28 million in its Hamblen County facility. Economic development partners include Morristown Utilities, the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Department of Economic and…

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…

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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...