Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Named Top Utility for Third Straight Year
TVA has been named one of the top utilities in North America by Site Selection magazine for the third year in a row. The award is based on TVA’s successful economic development activities in generating investments and jobs. Read more.
Volkswagen Will Build Tennessee Auto Plant
Volkswagen has announced that it will build an automotive assembly plant at the Enterprise South Industrial Site in Chattanooga. Read the company's announcement.
Volkswagen will invest about $1 billion in the new plant, which is expected to create approximately 2,000 direct jobs. VW will develop products targeted for the American market. Read more.
The Volkswagen decision has sparked widespread interest in TVA's Megasites Program. Read an Associated Press story.
Toyota Prius Will Be Made in MississippiToyota has announced that it will produce Prius hybrid cars instead of Highlander SUVs at its plant under construction near Tupelo, Mississippi. The automaker is responding to increased consumer demand for fuel-efficient cars. Read the TVA news story and get project details at the Wellspring web site. |
Site Selection Made Easy with TVAsites.comTVA’s GIS-based web site help businesses and site selection consultants identify the best properties available in the 80,000-square-mile TVA region. Search for available properties and buildings, find demographic data, and download maps at TVAsites.com. |
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