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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.

08.12.24 | 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…

07.18.24 | 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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Eli Lilly Announces Plans to Establish Operations in Huntsville, Alabama

Eli Lilly, a leading pharmaceutical company, announced plans to establish operations in Huntsville, Alabama. Plans for the advanced manufacturing facility include creating 450 new quality jobs and investing $6 billion, which represents the largest initial investment in the state’s history. Economic development partners include Alabama Department of Commerce, Athens Utilities, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce,...

Toyota to Expand its U.S. Manufacturing Presence in Jackson, Tennessee and Blue Springs, Mississippi

Toyota, a global automotive manufacturer, announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing presence, including two locations within TVA’s footprint. Toyota announced plans to invest $125 million in the company’s Blue Springs, Mississippi facility and $71.4 million along with 33 new jobs at its casting plant in Jackson, Tennessee. Economic development partners include Mississippi Development Authority,...

Hyosung HICO Announces Expansion in Memphis, Tennessee

Hyosung HICO, a global power transformer manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 240 new jobs and investing more than $150 million as the company constructs a new facility at its U.S. headquarters, marking the second expansion project at the facility in six months. Upon completion, the...