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 […]

Community Spotlight: Tullahoma, Tennessee

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Tullahoma has always held an important place in our nation’s history. After Tennessee obtained statehood in 1796, the railroad was extended into the area and Tullahoma became an important stop between Nashville and Chattanooga. The construction of the railroad was key to the city’s growth, and it was officially chartered in 1852. In the last […]

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 […]

The Rise of Craig Manufacturing in Tennessee

A person wearing protective gear stands in an industrial room, operating a suspended heavy machine part with a chain hoist. The space has metallic walls, bright ceiling lights, and industrial equipment.

Craig Manufacturing, a leader in the field of heavy machinery and industrial equipment, originally made its mark in the thriving industrial landscape of Canada. In October 2018, the company decided to invest nearly $6.4 million and establish its first U.S. operations in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. Five years later, in 2024, the company has settled into Lawrence […]

Exploring the Quiet Revolution: Whisper Aero’s Impact in Tennessee

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In August 2021, Whisper Aero announced it would locate its headquarters and create nearly 50 new, high-paying jobs in Cumberland County. Since then, the company has also broken ground on an 8,000-square-foot flight testing facility at the Crossville Memorial Airport (KCSV). TNECD sat down with the company’s co-founders, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, to discuss […]

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 […]