PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Programs & Services That Support Businesses

TVA Economic Development helps the region’s communities and companies thrive. Our economic incentives, workforce development programs, and business and community services set everyone up for success.

Empowering Prosperity One Connection at a Time

Our team of industry and regional experts connect businesses with the right people, perfect programs, and customized relocation solutions. We offer cost-saving advice, targeted incentives, and cleaner energy solutions that empower communities.

Economic Incentives

We offer incentives — ranging from credits to performance grants — that benefit your project from start-up to long-term success.

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Site Selection Services

Making it easier to do business in our region with location advisory, product development, and project management services.

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Community Services

By preparing sites for development and investing in community and workforce training programs, we’re building for a brighter future.

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Public Power Provider

TVA and local power companies work together to make life better through public power. We generate low-cost electricity that in turn, attracts companies from around the world.

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Renewable Solutions

We offer programs and services to help businesses reduce energy consumption, lower energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and achieve their energy and sustainability goals.

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Find the Right Site For Your Next Big Move

Explore properties and buildings using our interactive mapping and workforce tool. Filter by property type, size, location, and more. Take a detailed dive into our communities, and get the scoop on population, housing, and the local workforce.

  • We’re seeing a surge of nearly 10,000 new manufacturing jobs in our county on sites that [the TVA Economic Development] team has helped develop. New homes, commercial growth and investments in our educational system, infrastructure and first responders have all been made possible by TVA’s economic development staff and programs.

    -Aaron Stewart, Brownsville-Haywood Economic Development Corporation Executive Director

Do Business With Us

We’ve helped thousands of companies find a home in our seven-state Valley region.

99.999% Reliability

TVA offers highly reliable power to its customers, despite record-setting weather.

Diverse Power Generation

Nearly 60% of the region’s power comes from carbon-free sources.

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Competitive Electricity Rates

Our region’s industrial electric rates are among the lowest compared to peer utilities.

In the News

AAON Inc. To Establish Operations in Memphis, Tennessee

AAON, Inc., a leading HVAC manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Memphis, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 828 new jobs and investing $238 million in the company’s Shelby County facility. Economic development partners include Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the Greater Memphis Chamber, and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development….

Avail Enclosure Systems Announces Plans to Expand in Hamilton County

Avail Enclosure Systems, a global infrastructure company, announced plans to expand operations in Hamilton County. Plans for the project include creating 82 new jobs and investing more than $10 million at its Chattanooga facility. Economic development partners include EPB, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, and the Chattanooga…

DENSO Announces Plans to Expand Operations in Athens, Tennessee

DENSO, a global automotive supplier, announced plans to expand operations in Athens, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 200 new jobs and investing $100 million to increase the production of products that support cleaner mobility. Economic development partners include Athens Utilities Board, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the McMinn County Economic…