Existing Industry

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.