Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce The Robinette Company to Expand in Sullivan County
Tennessee-based full-service film and paper packaging manufacturer to invest $10 million in Piney Flats, create 70 new jobs in Northeast Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and The Robinette Company officials announced today the company will invest $10.3 million to construct a new, 100,000-square-foot […]
The Top Five Projects of 2022
With multiple once-in-a-generation investments that resulted in more than 30,000 job commitments, 2021 was a year for the record books and ultimately served as the catalyst for our state’s continued success in 2022. This year, Tennessee emerged as a leader among all states with one of the fastest growing economies. And, thanks to the historic […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Brazilian Professionals, LLC to Establish Operations in Maury County
California-based specialty hair treatment producer and distributor to create more than 100 new jobs in Mt. Pleasant Tennessee facility will serve as company’s primary U.S. distribution site NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Brazilian Professionals, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $6.1 […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Summertown Metals, LLC to Expand Operations in Lewis County
Building materials manufacturer and distributor to expand operations to Hohenwald Project represents the creation of nearly 200 new jobs NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Summertown Metals, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $11 million to expand its manufacturing and distribution operations […]
The Gift of Giving Shines at the Tennessee Residence
Every holiday season, the Governor and First Lady invite guests from across Tennessee and the country to celebrate the holidays with Christmas at the Tennessee Residence. This year, the theme First Lady Maria Lee chose was “The Gift of Giving,” which represented the various ways Tennesseans use their time and talents to give to others […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce General Machine and Tool Company, Inc. to Expand Carter County Headquarters
Tennessee-based, full-service machine part manufacturer to invest nearly $4 million in Elizabethton expansion NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and General Machine and Tool Company, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $3.7 million to expand manufacturing operations at its headquarters in Elizabethton, Tennessee. […]
A Family Tradition Continues in Tennessee
Once Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over, the biggest day of the year for some business owners is Small Business Saturday. This annual event was introduced by American Express in 2010 and is dedicated to supporting local businesses that create jobs, help boost the economy and enhance neighborhoods around the country. Tennessee is home to […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce Ventcon, Inc. to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Madison County
Michigan-based HVAC sheet metal fabricator to invest nearly $7 million in Jackson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Ventcon, Inc. officials announced today the company will invest $6.7 million to establish its first manufacturing operations outside of Ventcon’s headquarters in Allen Park, Michigan. As […]
High Quality Spirits Worth Gathering Around
At the base of the Smoky Mountains, along the Little River in Townsend, Tennessee, sits Company Distilling, a new distillery formed by friends with a history of crafting exceptional spirits. Friends become business partners Jeff Arnett and Kris Tatum have impressive whiskey resumes of their own. Before Arnett became master distiller of Company Distilling, […]
Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce iFixit to Establish Operations in Chattanooga
California-based e-commerce company to locate East Coast distribution hub in Tennessee Project represents the creation of more than 200 new jobs in Hamilton County NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and iFixit officials announced today the company will establish its East Coast hub for distribution […]