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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.

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,…

11.16.23 | Newsroom

Summit Behavioral Health Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Williamson County.

Summit Behavioral Health , a national provider of behavioral health treatment services, announced plans to expand operations in Williamson County. Plans for the project include creating 125 new jobs and investing $4.5 million in the company’s Franklin headquarters. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Williamson Inc., and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community…

10.5.23 | Newsroom

SGB Enterprises, Inc., announces plans to establish operations in Maury County, Tennessee.

10/05/23 SGB Enterprises, Inc., announced plans to establish operations in Maury County. Plans for the project include creating 40 new jobs and investing $1.7 million in the company’s Columbia headquarters and manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Columbia Power and Water Systems, the Maury Alliance, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association and the Tennessee Department of…

09.12.22 | Newsroom

Riviana Foods Inc. announced plans to expand operations in Memphis, Tennessee.

Riviana Foods Inc., a consumer products processing and packaging company, announced plans to expand operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 80 new jobs and investing more than $80 million to increase production capacity at the company’s state-of-the-art facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light Gas and Water, City of Memphis, Shelby County, EDGE, Tennessee Department…

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BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC To Establish Operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

BWXT Enrichment Operations, LLC, a manufacturer of centrifuge assemblies, announced plans to establish operations in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 60 new jobs and investing $45 million to support the company’s long-term plan to support fuel production for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s defense program. Economic development partners include City of...

Shinsung ST USA To Establish Operations in Simpson County, Kentucky

Shinsung ST USA, a leading innovator in energy storage solutions, announced plans to establish operations in Simpson County. Plans for the project include creating 100 new jobs and investing $53 million in the Franklin manufacturing operations. Economic development partners include Warren RECC, Franklin-Simpson County Industrial Development Authority and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. This...

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., To Expand Operations in Rutherford County

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., a firearm and ammunition manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Rutherford County. Plans for the project include creating 183 new jobs and investing more than $76 million in the company’s new headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, and the...