News and Events

News Stories - 2008

Dow Corning, Hemlock Semiconductor choose Tennessee Megasite. The companies will build a $1.2 billion semiconductor plant at the site. 12/15/08 Read more.

TVA Board approves new rate classification for data centers. Data centers with a power demand over five megawatts are eligible for manufacturing rates. 12/11/08 Read more.

TVAsites.com praised for quality of information, ease of use. A prominent site selection consultant ranks TVA's land and buildings database among the top economic development web sites. 11/17/08 Read more.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters opens Knoxville facility. The company cited East Tennessee's central location as favorable for its geographic expansion plans. 11/14/08 Read more.

TVA has near-record business investment for 2008. New projects facilitated by TVA and its partners brought investments totaling $5.5 billion. 11/11/08 Read more.

The Shoals recognized as Targeted and Prepared community. The northwest Alabama community has completed an in-depth evaluation of its best potentials for growth. 10/21/08. Read more.

Star Manufacturing expands in Smithville, Tennessee. The food-service equipment maker will build a new plant adjacent to its present site. 10/17/08 Read more.

Amsino Medical expands Nashville operation. The maker of pre-filled syringes will double its workforce and invest $3.5 million. 10/17/08 Read more.

TVA named top utility by Site Selection for third straight year. The magazine named TVA to its Top Utilities list for its job creation and capital investment successes in 2007. 9/10/08. Read more.

Franklin County receives Community TaP certification. The county has received its report from Boyette Levy consulting firm on the best industries to target for economic growth. 7/30/08 Read more.

SAIC will locate division HQ in Oak Ridge. The consolidation of several departments will bring the total employment level to 900 at the Tennessee location. 7/29/08 Read more.

Volkswagen picks Tennessee for new U.S. plant. The automaker will build a plant at the Enterprise South megasite in Chattanooga to produce sedans designed for the U.S. market. 7/15/08 Read more.

Toyota to manufacture Prius at Mississippi plant. The automaker is responding to increased consumer demand for hybrid vehicles. 7/11/08 Read more.

Mississippi partnership wins BREI award. The Tupelo-based partnership has created a workforce training program targeting the furniture industry. 6/18/08 Read more.

Franklin Development Authority honored by BREI. Alabama's Franklin County Development Authority has been honored for its work in retaining local industries and helping them grow. 6/13/08 Read more.

TVA names ED Business Resources general manager. Melissa Morgan will oversee TVA’s efforts to support partners in job creation and capital investment in the TVA service territory. 6/4/08 Read more.

Shoals Technologies will build solar components plant. Shoals Technologies Group will build a new facility in Gallatin, Tenn., for the manufacture of solar energy system components. 5/28/08 Read more.

Toyota supplier to build Tennessee plant. Arvin Sango, which supplies exhaust systems for the Toyota Highlander SUV, will open a facility in Henderson, Tenn. 2/20/08 Read more.

MIG purchase keeps Chattanooga plant open. Manufacturers Industrial Group has bought auto seating-component manufacturer Modern Industries, retaining 300 jobs. 2/18/08 Read more.

Cullman, Ala., is site of new "green homes" plant. Stokes Development LLC will invest $8 million in a plant to build "Katrina-style" steel modular homes. 2/18/08. Read more.

TVA helps minority-owned telecom firm expand. Empire Electric Supply of Detroit has expanded into the Tennessee Valley by acquiring CSC Electrical Supply in Smyrna, Tenn. 2/12/08 Read more.