Grainger County, Tennessee

Description

Grainger County has a diverse economy. The county is home to a variety of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and retail trades. Grainger County is certified as a Three Star Community by the state of Tennessee. Agriculture produces the most revenue with approximately 400 full time farms operating in Grainger County. The farms encompassing about 97,000 acres. Agricultural products include tomatoes, cattle, corn, beans, and tobacco.Products manufactured in Grainger County include canvas, body armor, furniture, manufactured housing, air conditioning and heating systems, metallized film, and truck chassis.Three companies employ 100 or more people: Clayton Homes, Norris, Incorporated, and C.R. Daniels Company The county operates a 100 acre industrial park. Approximately half the park is available for new development. The industrial park is conveniently located on U.S. Highway 11W, 5 miles east of Rutledge and only 15 miles from Interstates I-40 and I-81. All utilities except natural gas are available. The county is actively seeking new business and industry.

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