food Archives - TVA Economic Development

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 Christian County in over two decades. Economic development partners include Pennyrile RECC, Southwestern Kentucky Economic Development Council, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. This impactful project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

The Anderson-DuBose Company, a distributor for the food service industry, announced plans to establish operations in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 80 new jobs and investing $40 million in the company’s facility. Economic development partners include Appalachian Electric Cooperative, Jefferson County Alliance, City of Jefferson City, Jefferson County, Norfolk Southern Railway, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Corky’s Food Manufacturing, LLC, announced plans to expand operations in Shelby County. Plans for the project include creating 30 new jobs and investing $4 million in the company’s Memphis manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the Memphis Chamber, Memphis and Shelby County governments. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Bridgetown Natural Foods, an innovative and sustainable food producer, announced plans to establish operations in Wilson County. The company plans to create 220 new jobs and invest $78 million to locate manufacturing and distribution operations in Lebanon, Tennessee. Economic development partners include Middle Tennessee Electric, the Joint Economic and Community Development Board of Wilson County and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Rich Products, a global family-owned food company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamblen County, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 51 new jobs and investing $27 million at its Morristown manufacturing facility. Economic development partners include Morristown Utility Systems, Morristown Chamber and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.

Custom Foods of America Inc., a food manufacturer and supplier, announced plans to expand operations in Knox County. Plans for the project include creating 249 new jobs and invest $51 million in the company’s Knoxville manufacturing and distribution facility. Economic development partners include Knoxville Utilities Board, Knox County mayor’s office, Knox County Commission, City of Knoxville, Knoxville Chamber and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This project furthers TVA’s mission of service to help improve the quality of life for the people of the Valley.