Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter will join Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. officials in Murfreesboro tomorrow, August 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CT for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the company’s $80 million headquarters and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
Announced in March of this year, Barrett plans to invest $76.4 million and create 183 new jobs through the project. The estimated 250,000-square-foot Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus will serve as the company’s primary global firearms manufacturing site and will offer employees a cutting-edge campus environment, housing state-of-the-art manufacturing, a corporate office and other major operations.
WHO:
Gov. Bill Lee
TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
Local elected officials
WHAT:
Ceremonial groundbreaking, media availability
WHERE:
8808 Manchester Pike
Christiana, TN 37037
WHEN:
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
9:00 a.m. CT
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
TNECD is the state’s primary agency committed to fostering economic growth through job creation and community development. By attracting new corporate investment and facilitating the growth of existing businesses, the department works to strengthen Tennessee’s competitive landscape. Additionally, TNECD strives to increase the economic prosperity for all Tennesseans by providing grants to communities statewide, helping them to become vibrant, business-friendly environments where companies can flourish. For more information, visit us at tnecd.com.
Contact:
Lindsey Tipton
Director of Communications
(615) 339-6608
Lindsey.Tipton@tn.gov
