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EXPANSION

TENNESSEE: MCNAIRY COUNTY

Locate Today, Expand Tomorrow increasing the number or Tennesseans with college degrees or certifications through the Tennessee Promise and TN Reconnect. As the only state in the country with these initiatives, Tennessee promises employers the support of highly skilled workers.

Located 100 miles east of Memphis, 120 miles west of Nashville and 40 miles south of Interstate 40, McNairy County is convenient to Memphis, Nashville and Jackson, Corinth and Tupelo, MS, and programs are designed to prepare students for careers in industrial maintenance, nursing, engineering, welding, accounting, computer and technology science programs as well as a variety of technical fields such as heavy machinery, commercial trucking, advanced manufacturing, and agriculture industry fields.

McNairy County, Tennessee, is a place where longstanding tradition fuels future innovation, starting with their excellent education. Here, quality craftsmanship weaves its way through everything they do – from world-renowned woodwork and custom metal fabrication to globally recognized, top-of-the line appliances. Discover the countless benefits of locating, living, and profiting in McNairy County. Let them go to work for you!

A skilled workforce is key to business success. International and local companies in McNairy County depend on their talented labor force of more than 9,000. High school partnerships with industry and local colleges develop specialized training skills and programs to meet the growing demand of global companies and ensure the availability of qualified candidates.

Florence, AL. Highway 45 offers four lanes north and south, and Highway 64 makes transit east and west fast and convenient. Highway 22, which runs north through Lexington, is in the process of being turned into a four-lane road to Interstate 40.

McNairy County’s convenient access to the Norfolk Southern and West Tennessee Railroad, Port of Memphis and the Memphis International Airport makes it easy for companies to ship their goods across the nation and around the world.

McNairy County has the competitive advantages to attract international companies and the small town feel to turn visitors into residents. Their low crime rates, mild climate, affordable cost of living and quality schools make McNairy County an ideal place to raise a family.

Tennessee’s innovative workforce partnerships and education reform are developing qualified candidates for skills in high demand. Tennessee is leading the way in education reform by

Big Hill Pond State Park and Pickwick Lake offer some of the best bass and crappie fishing in the state. Immerse yourself in history at Shiloh National Military Park, Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, and the Coon Creek Science Center. They boast a rich musical heritage and long list of music rebels such as Carl Perkins. Travel the Rockabilly Highway through Selmer and enjoy the iconic murals painted by Brian Tull.

Let McNairy County go to work for you! For more information, please contact the McNairy County Economic Development at 731645-7476 or visit their website at www.mcnairyedc.com . X

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