Obion County welcomes all new business and opportunity to the local area, however we feel there are certain industries which we can service efficiently with results in strong economic growth.
Agriculture and Manufacturing in One Location
As a rural location with a heavy industrial presence,the Ken-‐Tenn region is a natural fit for companies producing parts for agricultural equipment.
What You May Not Know About the Region:
- Minimal organized labor in all industries
- Interstate-‐quality 4-‐lane highways and future I-‐69 NAFTA Superhighway
- Two river ports, one of them brand new, offer direct rail service
- University of Tennessee at Martin offers BS in Engineering
Good Fits
- Farm machinery manufacturing
- Plastics
- Fabricated metal
- Metal stamping
Operating Environment
- Accelerated permit processing for manufacturing and distribution operations
- Aggressive local and state incentives
- Available buildings
Automotive
Skilled Labor and Access to Markets
This areas offers a workforce deeply skilled in the factory work associated with auto parts production. We have a body of experienced workers and training programs that can adapt to your company's needs. Located near multiple major manufacturers in the southeastern U.S. the automotive industry segment also includes manufacturing for road, rail, and water transportation equipment.
What You May Not Know About the Region:
- Minimal organized labor in all industries
- 40 OEMS in a 500-‐mile radius
- Interstate-‐quality 4-‐lane highways and future I-‐69 NAFTA Superhighway
- Two river ports, one of them brand new, offer direct rail service
- University of Tennessee at Martin offers BS in Engineering
Good Fits
- Auto stamping
- Industrial machine and electrical equipment
- Motor vehicle parts
- Fabricated metal parts
- Foundries
- Instruments
- Plastics products
Market Proximity Highways
Highways
- 4-lane Interstate quality highways with limited cross traffic and relatively low traffic volumes
- Excellent bypass roads
Rail
- Class I Rail (Canadian National)
- Short line rail to industrial parks, ports
River Ports
- Mississippi River/Gulf Access:
- Cates Landing – new slack water port above 100 yr flood plain
- Port of Hickman – Tenn-Ken shortline rail to CN
Food Processing
Easy Access to Major U.S. Markets
Located on the Mississippi River, Obion County boasts a rich agricultural heritage, particularly; grains,
soybeans and livestock. We also have the means to deliver food products to much of the U.S. within 8 hours.
What You May Not Know About the Region:
- No organized labor in agriculture or food processing.
- Interstate-‐quality 4-‐lane highways and future I-‐69 NAFTA Superhighway
- Two river ports, one of them brand new, offer direct rail service
Good Fits
- Pet food manufacturing
- Livestock/Animal feed processing
- Snack food manufacturing
- Cookies & Crackers manufacturing
- Meat processing
- Oil seed/edible oils processing
- Hydroponic greenhouse production
Utilities
Electricity
- TVA Top 10 Utility (Site Selection magazine)
- 99.9% reliability since 2000
- Some of lowest rates in nation
The Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation is very aggressive in it’s efforts to bring additional industry to Obion County.
Employer |
Business |
Employees |
Year |
Tyson Foods Inc. | Poultry Processing | 1,600 | 1995 |
Williams Sausage Company | Sausage Meat Products | 500 | 1958 |
Baptist Memorial Hospital | Healthcare | 375 | 1950 |
Titan Tire | Off-Road Tires | 300 | 2011 |
Kohler | Tub & Shower Enclosures | 230 | 1967 |
MVP Brands | Imported Goods | 150 | 1979 |
Greenfield Products | Steel Fabrication | 120 | 2007 |
Waymatic, Inc. | Concession Trailers Fabrication | 91 | 1952 |
Dar Pro Solutions | Meet Rendering | 87 | 1988 |
MIA Seating | Office Chair Manufacturing | 80 | 2013 |
Institutional Casework, Inc | Metal Laboratory Equipment | 60 | 2015 |
Green Plains Obion | Grain Distiller - Ethanol Production | 59 | 2006 |
Hanafee Brothers Sawmill | Hardwood Lumber; Kiln Dry | 35 | 1960 |
ColorCoat, Inc. | Window/Door Coating Application | 40 | 2017 |
Storey Sawmill & Lumber Co. | Hardwood Lumber; Kiln Dry | 38 | 1958 |
Tyson Foods - Feed Mill | Feed Mill | 35 | 1995 |
G & H Tool & Die | Tool & Die, Fabrication, Tooling | 30 | 1985 |
Jiffy Steamer | Garment Steamers | 35 | 1940 |
Southern Machinery | Metal Forming, Machine Shop | 20 | 1982 |
Excel Boats | Boat Production | 20 | 2019 |
H & O Tool Die Company | Tool & Die, Automotive Metal Stamping | 16 | 1971 |
All Kraft Erectors | Sheetmetal; Pipefitting; Millwork | 14 | 1970 |
Able Industries, Inc. | Metal Stamping & Recycling | 8 | 1979 |
Martin Tool & Die, Inc. | Metal Stamping and Tooling | 8 | 1959 |
Blue Steel Tool, Inc. | Tool & Die, CNC machining | 8 | 1999 |
KMI Group | Plastic Recycle | 8 | 1999 |
Reelfoot Metal Building Supply | Metal Roof Fabrication | 6 | |
Coleman Fabricators, LLC | Tool & Die, Metal Fabrication, Classes | 3 | 2010 |
Other Large Employers: | |||
UT Martin (Weakley County) | 1203 | ||
Obion County School System | Education | 522 | |
Obion County | Government | 155 | |
Obion County Courthouse & Sheriff | 155 | ||
City of Union City | 140 | ||
Union City | Government | 140 | |
Discovery Park of America | Education/Tourism | 117 | 2013 |
OC Nursing Home | 45 | ||
OC Highway Department | 33 |