Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development articles below.
Nashville Selected For iHeartRadio Second Digital HQ
New York-based iHeartRadio digital is expanding its team into Nashville, TN, creating new jobs in the emerging tech hub.
Volkswagen AG Investing $800M In Tennessee
Chattanooga has been chosen as automotive company’s U.S. base for electric vehicle production, which will create 1,000 new jobs.
Tennessee’s Property Evaluation Program Gets Bigger
Fifty counties in the Volunteer State have participated in the Select Tennessee Property Evaluation Program since its inception in 2015.
Mersen To Invest $65M In New Tennessee Manufacturing Operations
The French advanced materials and electrical power company will create approximately 100 jobs in Columbia, TN.
Global Track Manufacturing To Create 250 Jobs In Tennessee
The company has established its first U.S. operations in the former Tower Automotive facility in Milan, TN, and expects to start production next summer.
Nippon Paint Investing $60M In Tennessee
Nippon Paint (USA) Inc. will expand its U.S. automotive manufacturing footprint by investing approximately $60 million and creating 150 jobs in Chattanooga, TN.
ERMCO Creating 150 Jobs In Tennessee
The transformer manufacturer will invest $12 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Dyersburg, TN.
VF Corporation Investing $7.5M In Tennessee Expansion
The company will expand in Lauderdale County and locate a new facility in Tipton County, bringing more than 220 jobs to West Tennessee over the next three years.
HCTec Creating More Than 100 Jobs In Tennessee
The healthcare IT workforce service company will invest more than $500,000 in an expansion of its Hohenwald, TN operations.
Surface Dynamics Investing Nearly $10M In Tennessee Expansion
The company, which provides additive manufacturing technologies for biomedical manufacturers, will create 110 jobs over the next five years with the expansion of its Bartlett, TN operations.
ATN Hoelzel Investing $6M In Tennessee Expansion, Relocation
The automotive supplier will create 100 new jobs in Chattanooga at a new facility that will function as its North American headquarters.
FedEx Investing Another $450M In Memphis Hub
Total investment in the new sort facility, installation of state-of-the-art systems and construction of a new bulk truckload building will now exceed $1.5 billion over six years.
Love’s Investing $8.8M In New Tennessee Facility
The 200,000-square-foot tire retread and distribution facility in Milan will be largest of its kind for Love’s, and will create up to 80 jobs.
Lightning Source Investing $22M In Tennessee Manufacturing Facility
The new print-on-demand operation will be the company’s fifth U.S. facility and will create nearly 150 jobs in Jackson, TN.
Mitsubishi Motors Relocating U.S. HQ To Tennessee
Mitsubishi Motors North America will invest $18.25 million to move its U.S. headquarters to Tennessee, bringing 200 jobs to Franklin.
Xtend Healthcare Creating 200 Jobs In Tennessee
The Tennessee-based company plans to invest $1.3 million at its headquarters in Hendersonville, where it currently employs 700 workers.
Sizing Up Sites In Rural Tennessee
Henderson, Johnson, McNairy, Scott and Sequatchie counties are participating in a state program that will improve their inventory of available industrial sites.
Rooms To Go Investing $69M In Tennessee
By the end of the year, the furniture company will create 200 new jobs at its new furniture warehouse and retail outlet in Wilson County, TN.
Tennessee Awards Nine New Site Development Grants
The grants, totaling more than $1.3 million, will help communities prepare industrial sites for economic development projects and achieve Select Tennessee site certification.
Advanced Design Solutions Creating 180 Jobs In Tennessee
The Canadian auto supplier will invest $10 million in Lawrenceburg, TN: the location was selected for its proximity to OEMs.
Ebm-papst Investing $37M In Select Tennessee Certified Site
The plant is the Germany-based company’s second U.S. location and will create 200 new jobs over the next five years in Washington County, TN.
Backed By Big Electric Vehicle Investments, The Future Of Tennessee’s Auto Industry Is Here
Tennessee has been the nerve center of the South’s auto sector for nearly four decades, and is shaping up to be a hub for electric vehicle investments.
Western Express Investing $88M In Tennessee Expansion
The freight and transportation company's expansion project will create 225 new jobs at its Nashville headquarters over the next five years.
Quality Iron & Steel Investing $2.8M In Tennessee
The steel fabrication company will create 32 jobs at a new Selmer plant that's expected to begin operations in May 2019.
Arrive Logistics Investing $3.6M In Tennessee Expansion
A location in the center of Freight Alley was a top priority for the logistics company, which will create 500 news jobs at its expanded Chattanooga operations.
SmileDirectClub Investing $217M To Expand Middle Tennessee HQ
The company will expand its Nashville area operations for the second time in two years, creating 2,010 new jobs in the process.
STULZ Air Technology Systems Creating 250 Jobs In Tennessee
The global manufacturer will invest $2 million to establish a new manufacturing plant in Dayton, TN.
JNJ Express Creating 610 New Jobs In Tennessee
The transportation company will invest $83.6 million to establish a new corporate headquarters and operations campus in Southeast Memphis.
Fedex Logistics Moving HQ To Downtown Memphis
The global logistics solutions company will continue to grow in Shelby County, investing $44 million and creating 689 jobs.
13 Tennessee Communities To Receive Site Development Grants
The grants, totaling more than $5 million, will help rural communities overcome barriers to achieve Select Tennessee site certification.
Volkswagen Will Create 1,000 New Jobs In Tennessee
The company has selected Chattanooga as the U.S. base for its electric vehicle production and will invest $800 million in the facility.
HIROTEC AMERICA Building New Plant In Tennessee
The automotive supplier will invest about $40 million and create more than 100 jobs in Fayetteville, TN over the next three years.
Advanced Plating Creating 200 New Jobs In Tennessee
The electroplating manufacturer will invest approximately $4 million to establish a new facility in Portland, TN.
Caymas Boats Investing $30M In Tennessee
During the next five years, the boat manufacturer will create an estimated 280 jobs in Ashland City, TN.
NomNomNow Creating 181 Jobs In Tennessee
The fresh pet food producer and distributer will invest $1.7 million to locate a new production facility in Nashville, TN.
Miller Industries Expansion Creates 175 Jobs In Tennessee
Over a five-year period, the towing equipment manufacturer has made a significant investment to expand its operations in Ooltewah, TN.
Arcosa Marine Products Creating 300 Jobs In Tennessee
The inland barge manufacturer will invest more than $10 million over the next few years to expand its operations in Ashland City, TN.
Fuel Total Systems Investing More Than $60M In Tennessee
The automotive components manufacturer will create 150 new jobs at a new manufacturing facility in Mount Pleasant, TN.
KeepTruckin Investing $3.6M In Tennessee Expansion
The transportation technology leader will create approximately 385 jobs as it expands its Nashville job market.
Maplehurst Bakeries Investing $53M In Tennessee
The bakery company will create 90 new jobs in an expansion of its Lebanon, TN donut production facility.
