Summertown Metals announces expansion into Hamblen Co, 170 new jobs
The announcement also comes with an investment of $22.6 million into Morristown.
In an exciting announcement on Wednesday, Summertown Metals officials announced the company will expand for the first time outside of Southern Middle Tennessee. They have decided to locate additional manufacturing operations in Morristown.
Summertown Metals is a leading provider of high-quality metal building solutions for pole barns and barndominiums, committed to delivering outstanding craftsmanship, customer service, and value.
For the Hamblen County community, this economic development announcement is a big deal. Summertown Metals will invest $22.6 million and create 170 new local jobs through the project. Upon completion, the company will employ nearly 600 people across its facilities in Summertown, Hohenwald, and Morristown.
“We are honored by the trust our clients place in our services and products and are excited about the opportunity to serve our clients better with our new East Tennessee location! We are committed to continuing to provide exceptional value to everyone we are privileged to serve, along with providing so many new career opportunities. We also appreciate the warm welcome by the Morristown community,” said Matt Stoll, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Summertown Metals.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter also joined in the celebrations.
“Tennessee is shaped by brands like Summertown Metals that call the Volunteer State home, and as companies continue to upskill and automate, Tennesseans will be the ideal workforce to fill these new positions. I thank Summertown Metals for their continued investment in our state and look forward to the opportunity these new jobs create across East Tennessee,” Lee said.
“We often hear that relationships are the deciding factor for a company choosing to locate or expand in Tennessee. I believe today’s announcement is a testament to those cohesive partnerships as we announce the expansion of a Tennessee-based company into our East Grand Division. Paired with the company’s continued growth, Hamblen County’s diligent leadership and proximity to two-year, four-year, and trade institutions will drive Summertown Metals’ success in the years to come,” McWhorter said.
Summertown Metals was founded in Tennessee in 2006. It has since expanded from a single building materials supplier into a quality, custom building materials distributor. The expansion to East Tennessee will allow the company to better meet customer demand, providing additional space for metal roll forming, both wood and steel truss manufacturing, and warehousing and distribution.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported 61 economic development projects in East Tennessee, resulting in nearly 11,000 job commitments and approximately $3.4 billion in capital investment.
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