Recap: RTW Tennessee Welcomes Over $1.2 Billion in Investments

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Companies are choosing to invest in Tennessee over others as a result of its Right to Work laws. These companies include Symmco, Piedmont Lithium, and Hankook Tire. Altogether, these businesses are investing an impressive total of over $1.2 billion toward the state’s economy. So this is exciting news! Read on in order to learn more about each individual investment.

Symmco:

Symmco is investing $13.1 million in order to add a new location in Right to Work Surgoinsville, Tennessee. As a result, this will create 86 new jobs!

“I am confident that Tennessee will be a great place for Symmco to expand. The cooperation of the state and local officials as well as the development officials from TVA made our decision to invest here easy. We are excited to be one of the newest employers in Hawkins County and look forward to many years of mutual success.†[…]

“Tennessee’s strong business climate and skilled workforce continue to attract companies to every part of the state, and our rural communities are no exception. I thank Symmco for its decision to invest in Hawkins County so that Tennesseans across the region can thrive.â€

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Piedmont Lithium:

Piedmont Lithium is investing $582 million toward a new facility in Right to Work Piedmont, Tennessee. This will also create 117 new jobs!

“We are excited to announce the site of our newest project and partnership with the City of Etowah, McMinn County and the State of Tennessee as we advance our strategic goal of becoming a leading lithium supplier to the U.S. We are humbled by the warm welcome we have received from our new partners, and we look forward to making Piedmont an integral part of the Etowah and McMinn County communities as we develop Tennessee Lithium together for our mutual success.†[…]

“Centrally located within the southern automotive corridor, Tennessee continues to attract companies in the electric vehicle industry. We believe McMinn County will be the ideal location to support Piedmont‘s growth and success and appreciate this company’s significant investment in rural Tennessee. Thank you to the local community and our partners at CSX for their support in making this win a reality.â€

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Hankook Tire & Technology:

Hankook Tire & Technology is investing $612 million in order to expand in Right to Work Clarksville, Tennessee. This will also create 397 new jobs!

“The investment in our Tennessee plant further demonstrates Hankook’s growing presence in the U.S. and commitment to serving our customers. Through a focus on sustainable construction and innovative manufacturing, the new phase of our Tennessee plant will provide an effective local-to-local supply chain to more effectively fulfill customer demand. Additionally, we are extremely proud to continue to support the local economy by bringing nearly 400 new jobs to the Clarksville area.†[…]

“As a leader across the Southeast in the automotive and manufacturing industries, we are proud to partner with Hankook Tire as the company invests $612 million in its third major expansion in Clarksville. We appreciate the company’s continued commitment to Tennessee and believe Montgomery County will continue to amplify Hankook Tire’s success in the years to come.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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