Serving Our Communities
TVA Economic Development offers resources and programs to support your site search; and our target market and field specialists are happy to connect communities and businesses with the information, custom solutions, and resources you need to make well-informed and timely site selections.
Target Industries
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) supports a diverse set of target industries that accelerate growth in our region.
Programs & Services
Discover economic development incentives and site location and community services designed to help businesses thrive.
Resources & Tools
Use our interactive mapping and workforce tool to virtually explore available sites and learn more about our robust workforce.
Discover our Valley Region
Our seven-state region is located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Rich with natural resources and an abundant workforce, we look forward to welcoming you to the Tennessee Valley.
Stronger Together
From the rolling foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains to the roaring Mississippi River, our 80,000 square mile service region covers all of Tennessee and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Virginia.
We’re Here To Make Your Search a Success
Our dedicated team of economic developers works closely with site selectors, businesses, and our communities to find the site that’s right. We’re ready to answer any questions you have about our region and to help develop a custom plan for your company’s next move. Get to know us.
Powering Our Region
TVA Economic Development offers specialized services and our collaborative approach helps lay the foundation for success. We proudly support innovative community development and the businesses that thrive here.
99.999% Reliability
Our region enjoys 99.999% reliability and the lowest industrial rates among peer utilities.
Top Utility
In Economic Development (since 2006) and Labor Force Growth in Sustainable Economic Development.
5M+
Our growing workforce powers communities and the businesses that call our region home.
Mission of Service
We’re Powering Communities
TVA is a public power energy provider. We provide energy to the 153 local power companies throughout the region who deliver that power to businesses and homes. Public power means we’re not here to make a profit, we’re here to make a difference.
In the News
Lumber Liquidators to Establish Headquarters in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Lumber Liquidators announced plans to establish headquarters and warehousing operations in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Plans for the project include creating 76 jobs and investing $32.4 million in the company’s Lawrence County facility. Economic development partners include Lawrenceburg Utility Systems, the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association, and the Tennessee Department of Economic…
Stupp Bridge to Expand Operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Stupp Bridge, a leading bridge fabrication and steel structure manufacturer, announced plans to expand operations in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Plans for the project include creating 15 new jobs and investing $2.7 million in the company’s Warren County facility. Economic development partners include Warren Rural Electric Cooperative, the Bowling Green Chamber, and the Kentucky Cabinet for…
Hadrian Announces New Operations in Colbert County, Alabama
Hadrian, a submarine components parts manufacturer, announced plans to establish operations in Colbert County, Alabama. Announced plans for the project include investing $2 billion and creating 1,000 new jobs at the company’s Sheffield operations. Economic development partners include Sheffield Utilities, Alabama Department of Commerce, Shoals Economic Development Authority, Colbert County and the City of Sheffield….