Megasites
The TVA service area’s geographic advantages make it an ideal location for the automotive industry. In March 2004, TVA contracted with the world-renowned site location firm McCallum Sweeney Consulting to develop a site certification process for potential automotive assembly or manufacturing operations. The result was the creation of the Megasite Certification Program.
- Minimum 405+ Hectares (1,000 Acres)
- Immediately Available
- Environmental and geotechnical testing complete
- Close proximity to interstate highways, railways and auto suppliers
- Plentiful Labor
Certified Megasites in the Tennessee Valley
Clarksville-Montgomery County, Tennessee
Crockett County, Tennessee ![]()
Columbus, Mississippi (Golden Triangle Site) ![]()
Columbus, Mississippi (Crossroads Site) ![]()
Tupelo, Mississippi ![]()
Related Articles
Read about the history of the megasites concept and what the certification process involves in The Meaning of Megasites, from the February 2007 Business Facilities (PDF, 248 kb).
Trade & Industry Development magazine features The Future of Automotive Site Location Competitions in its May/June issue.

