Economic development, along with energy production and environmental
stewardship, is one of the three integrated purposes of TVA. Our goals
are to increase capital investment and attract and retain
better-paying
jobs
for the people we serve. We are dedicated to meeting those goals and preparing
communities for economic growth.
TVA Economic Development is your one source for information
on the seven states in the TVA region. Call 615-232-6225 for
details on any of our programs. Or call any of the corporate managers,
field specialists, or target market specialists listed on this page.
Click on the map to find the field specialists
in your region of interest, the counties they cover, and their
contact information. You may also access this information by clicking
on a region from the list below.
Economic Development Corporate Managers
P.O. Box 292409
Nashville, TN 37229-2409
John J. Bradley
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
615-232-6051
James E. Allen
Senior Manager, Economic Development Technical Services
615-232-6186
Amy Bunton
General Manager, Business and Community Development
615-232-6183
Ray Knotts
Manager, Field Operations
615-232-6059
Ella Rogers
Senior Manager, Business Growth and Innovation
615-232-6128
Phil Scharre
Manager, Community Development
615-232-6128
Heidi T. Smith
General Manager, Marketing Development and Field Operations
615-232-6225
Teresa D. Taylor
Specialist, Strategic Initiatives
615-232-6068
Economic
Development Field Specialists
Click on a region to go to contact information
for that area’s field specialists and a map that shows the counties
covered by each
specialist.
“By partnering with other economic development organizations,
we are leveraging resources and expanding our networks to
generate more leads and secure more projects in the Tennessee
Valley region.”
John Bradley, Senior Vice President, TVA Economic Development