A New Chapter of Mobility: Inside Permobil’s Expansion in Tennessee

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At Permobil, an international leader in mobility solutions, the focus is clear: empowering people with disabilities to live independently and enjoy life to its fullest. With its North American headquarters in Lebanon, Tennessee, Permobil has been a significant player in the region’s economy and an invaluable partner to those with mobility challenges.  Since relocating from […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Nashville Wire Products to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Humphreys County

Nashville Wire Products

Family-run business will expand Tennessee workforce by nearly 20% NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Nashville Wire Products officials announced today the company’s plans to establish a new manufacturing site in McEwen, Tennessee. The facility is the company’s sixth base in the Volunteer […]

John Deere Power Products to Expand Manufacturing Presence in Greene County

John Deere

Equipment manufacturer to create 25 new jobs and invest nearly $15 million in Greeneville, Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and John Deere Power Products officials announced today the company will expand its manufacturing presence in Greeneville, Tennessee. John Deere Power Products will […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Steel Warehouse Expansion into Jefferson County

A gray industrial building with a "Steel Warehouse" sign, three flagpoles flying the U.S., Tennessee, and another flag, a small landscaped area, and a blue sky in the background.

Family-owned business set to purchase previous Footwear Industries of Tennessee building JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced today the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City, locating in and retrofitting the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building. The […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Creation of Synergy Magnetics LLC in Jackson County

Synergy Magnetics

Jackson County lands first economic development project since 2018, company to invest $5.5 million NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Synergy Magnetics LLC officials announced today the company would start its journey in Gainesboro and become the first economic development project to land […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce TSM Metal Works to Locate New Manufacturing Operations in Cumberland County

TSM Metal Works

Family-owned, full-service metal fabrication company to locate a new manufacturing facility in Tennessee, invest $500,000 in Crossville NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and TSM Metal Works (TSM) officials announced today the company will expand by locating new operations in the Upper Cumberland. TSM […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce BorTec USA to Establish First US Production Facility in Tennessee

BorTec Facility

German-based manufacturer selects Tennessee for its first U.S. facility, invests more than $3 million in Washington County NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and BorTec USA officials announced today the company has selected Northeast Tennessee as its first U.S. location. BorTec will invest a […]