Community Spotlight – Erwin, Tennessee

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the town of Erwin, Tennessee, stands as a testament to resilience, renewal and community pride. Located in Unicoi County, just south of Johnson City, Erwin is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich history and hardworking people who define what it means to be “Tennessee strong.” More […]
Radiant Selects Tennessee to Build World’s First Mass-Produced Nuclear Generator Factory

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Radiant officials announced today the company has selected Tennessee for a $280 million investment that will expand the company’s nuclear manufacturing and research and development (R&D) to Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
BWXT to Expand Unicoi County Presence with Expansion of Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. Facility

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and BWXT officials announced today the company will expand its operations in Unicoi County.
IWI US, Inc. Selects East Tennessee for Headquarters Relocation

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and IWI US, Inc. officials announced today the company is relocating its headquarters and all major operations from Pennsylvania to Tennessee.
Oklo Inc. Selects Tennessee for Advanced Fuel Center, Anchored by Nation’s First Privately Funded Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facility

Nuclear technology company to invest nearly $1.7 billion, create more than 800 jobs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Oklo Inc. officials announced today the company has selected Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the location of a nearly […]
MAHLE GmbH to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Hamblen County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter MAHLE GmbH officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in Morristown, Tennessee.
TNECD Announces Industry Recovery Grantees Following Hurricane Helene

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today the three companies in Unicoi County that will each receive a retainment and retraining grant following the devastation and destruction of Hurricane Helene last September 2024.
Master Machine, LLC to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Hamilton County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Master Machine, LLC officials announced today the company is expanding manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
National Home Builder to Expand Supply Operations in Hamblen County

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and officials with Clayton Supply announced the expansion of its door manufacturing operations in Morristown, Tennessee.
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Summertown Metals to Expand Tennessee Presence

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Summertown Metals officials announced today the company will expand for the first time outside of Southern Middle Tennessee, locating additional distribution and manufacturing operations in Morristown.