From Music City to Rural Charm: Alfresco Pasta’s Move to Bells, Tennessee

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In 2022, after more than 20 years of flourishing in Music City, Alfresco Pasta, a beloved producer of gourmet pasta, announced it would be relocating from Nashville to Bells, Tennessee, a town with a population of less than 2,500 people.   This strategic move was driven by the company’s need for more space to accommodate its […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Corky’s Food Manufacturing, LLC to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Shelby County

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Memphis barbecue manufacturing facility to create nearly 30 new jobs and invest $4 million through expansion MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Corky’s Food Manufacturing, LLC officials announced today the company will expand manufacturing operations at its 3006 Fleetbrook Drive location in Memphis. […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Bridgetown Natural Foods, LLC to Establish Manufacturing and Distribution Operations in Wilson County

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Innovative and sustainable food producer to expand West Coast operations, create nearly 220 new jobs in Lebanon LEBANON, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Bridgetown Natural Foods officials announced today the company will invest $78.3 million to expand its Oregon-based operations by locating a […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Rich Products to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Hamblen County

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Global, family-owned food company to invest $27 million in Morristown, employ nearly 1,400 Tennesseans upon completion of project  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Rich Products (Rich’s) officials announced today that Rich’s will invest $27 million to expand production at its Morristown, Tennessee, […]

Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Armada Nutrition LLC to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Maury County

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Leading contract manufacturer to invest $5 million in nutritional powder production, create 50 new jobs at Spring Hill facility  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Armada Nutrition LLC officials announced today the company will invest $5 million to expand production in Spring Hill, […]