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

Thursday, August 22, 2024 | 10:00am

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 State and will add 102 new jobs, increasing the company’s total workforce in Tennessee by 19%. In total, Nashville Wire Products plans to invest more than $20 million through the project.

Nashville Wire Products originally started in a garage as a tool and die shop. Since then, the company has expanded to include retail displays, shelving, wire baskets and other high-quality products. Three generations later, Nashville Wire Products remains a family-owned and -operated business with 10 U.S. locations and one in Mexico.

Since 2020, TNECD has supported nearly 140 economic development projects in Northern Middle Tennessee, resulting in nearly 35,000 job commitments and more than $9.9 billion in capital investments.

 

QUOTES
“I'm proud to announce the expansion of Nashville Wire Products in Humphreys County. Tennessee is the best place to live and build a business, and I look forward to many more years of success for Nashville Wire Products as they continue to invest in the Volunteer State." – Gov. Bill Lee

“Manufacturing is a critical component of what we do in Tennessee. Nashville Wire Products has been a successful, family-owned business in our state for nearly a century, and I’m excited to see what the future has in store for them.” – TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter

“Nashville Wire Products is excited to announce the continued expansion of its partnership with the City of McEwen and Humphreys County. McEwen is a great place to be and our growth there will help us to meet the continuing needs of our customers. Our company and the community have a long history of collaboration, and we are looking forward to embracing the opportunities that lie ahead.” – Steven Rollins, CEO, Nashville Wire Products

“TVA and Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative congratulate Nashville Wire Products on its decision to expand operations in Humphreys County. It’s always an exciting day when we can celebrate a company’s commitment to continued growth in the region. We are proud to partner with Humphreys County Economic Development Council, Humphreys County and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to support companies like Nashville Wire Products, and we look forward to its continued business success.” – John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of Economic Development

“These 100 plus new jobs are great news for Humphreys County and will be a boost to the local economy. Congratulations to Nashville Wire Products on this expansion and their success in the Volunteer State. Tennessee remains a top place in the nation to live, work and do business.” – Sen. Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield)

“Nashville Wire Products has been an excellent member of McEwen’s business community for years and this expansion is great news. This significant investment will bring more than 100 new quality jobs to Humphreys County and help strengthen our local economy. I’m grateful to the company for choosing to grow in our region and I look forward to seeing its continued success here.” – Rep. Jay Reedy (R-Erin) 

About Nashville Wire Products
Nashville Wire Products, founded in the 1934, has a deep foundation in high-quality, large-scale manufacturing serving a diverse range of global brands and national retailers, operating through three divisions: Material Handling, Engineered Components, and Display. These divisions come together seamlessly to manufacture thousands of consumer, commercial and industrial products. We manufacture complex metal solutions found in millions of homes, retail stores and warehouses throughout the country.

Today, our company operates as a third-generation, family-run business where the entrepreneurial spirit of our senior leadership team guides our strategic growth. Our company culture of continuous improvement ensures that we invest in the newest technologies, systems improvements, capacity maximization and the recruitment of highly qualified talent. This translates into speed-to-market, budget optimization and consistent high-quality production.  For more information, visit our website: www.nashvillewire.com.

About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. 

TNECD Media Contacts
Chris O’Brien
Public Information Officer
(615) 934-5879
Chris.OBrien@tn.gov

*Photo courtesy of Nashville Wire Products

 

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