Industry

The McKenzie Airport/Industrial Park is located on Highway 22 between McKenzie and Huntingdon is  McKenzie Industrial Development Board has approximately 168 acres available within the park. The property is located about four miles from McKenzie city limits, directly off four-lane highway 22. The land is ready for gas, water, and sewer hook-up. Seven of McKenzie’s major industries are located within the park.

The Wrinkle property, a tract of 225 acres off of Hwy. 79, is also available for prospective industries. Both the Airport Industrial Park and the Wrinkle Property have been certified by Lockwood Greene as being “Deal Ready.” This means that the properties met over 100 of the State’s critical requirements.

Major Industries in McKenzie:

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Colorite – Porous Pipe – 37 employees

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CSI – Metal Stamping – 50 employees

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Dana – Rubber Products – 185 employees

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Profile Metal Forming –Automotive Parts- 47 employees

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Mars Pet Care – Pet Foods – 58 employees

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McKenzie Valve & Machining – Valves – 35 employees

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Nestaway – Dishwasher Baskets – 265 employees

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New Generations – Furniture – 450 employees

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Republic Builders – Doors & Frames – 246 employees

McKenzie Ranked as Number 3 best place to locate a warehouse.

Airport
The Carroll County Airport is located within the McKenzie Industrial Park. The airport has a 5,500’ x 100’ runway and is equipped with a rotary beacon, VASI, and runway end strobes.

Also on site is an 80’ x 100’ hangar and tiedowns. NBC-217 and ABOS are in service. Available fuel includes Jet A and AV gas. An attendant is available 24 hours a day. The airport also has a 3,400 ft. parallel taxiway and 8 “T” hangars.

Wages
The average manufacturing wage for McKenzie is $10.46.
The following figures are based on the West Tennessee average:
Machinist - $13.70
Assembly - $10.06
Skilled Trade - $13.76
General Clerical - $18,856 (salary)
Engineering - $47,901 – 53,764 (salary)

The current unemployment rate for Carroll County is 5.6%.
Carroll County Labor Force is 13,870
The Tri-County (Carroll, Henry, and Weakly) Labor Force is 43,920

Education Levels
(15 mile radius)
Less than Grade 9 = 3,135
Grade 9 – 12 = 4,392
High School Grad = 9,102
Some College = 3,869
Associate Degree = 646
Bachelor Degree = 2,375
Graduate Degree = 1,088

McKenzie Labor Profile
Age Distribution (15 mile radius)
0 – 9 = 4,314
10 – 19 = 4,733
20 – 29 = 4,555
30 – 39 = 4,637
40 – 49 = 5,049
50 – 59 = 4,674
60 – 64 = 2,006
65+ = 5,996

Perfect Location
McKenzie Tennessee is located approximately 120 miles from both Nashville, the State Capitol and Memphis.

McKenzie also has wonderful roadways and highway systems with access to I-40, 37 miles and access to I-55, 55 miles.

McKenzie: A small community capable of educating the workforce of the future!
 

Charter Communications
(731)352-2273
Product: Cable Installation
Employees: 35
Date Opened: 1965
Union: No

Colorite
Bill Mitchell, Plant Mgr.
343 Airport Lane
(731)352-7981
Fax: (731)352-7983
HR: John Austin
Product: Porous Pipe
Employees: 37
Date opened: 1990
Union: No

CSI

Larry Allen, Plant Mgr.
25570 Hwy. 22
(731)352-5351
Fax: (731)352-5944
Product: Metal Stamping
Employees: 50
Date opened: 1988
Union: No
HR: Don Mudge

Cut-Right
Tom Aljancic, President
331 Hill Road
(731)352-0358
Fax: (731)352-0350
Product: Furniture Frames
Employees: 30
Date Opened: 2000
Union: No
HR: Tom Aljancic

Dana/Plumley Div.
Crista Stamper, Plant Mgr.
483 Airport Lane
(731)352-7941
Fax: (731)352-7944
ProductL Rubber Products
Employees: 181
Date Opened: 1987
Union: No

Diversified/Tamco
Jimmy King, Owner
15915 Highland Dr.
(731)352-7996
Fax: (731)352-7998
Product: Welding & Machining
Employees: 34
Date opened: 1982
Union: No
HR: Tim Higdon

J &J Auto Racing
Jack Elam, Owner
217 Walnut Ave. E
(731)352-7151
Fax: (731)352-2549
Product: Racing Equipment
Employees: 15
Date Opened: 1973
Union: No
HR: Fay Garrett

Mars Pet Care
Chuck Rhodes, Plant Mgr
P.O. Box 40
Old Gleason Hwy
(731)352-3396
Fax: (731)352-2168
Product: Pet Foods
Employees: 58
Date Opened: 1930
Union: No

McKenzie Banner, The
Ramona Washburn, Publisher
P.O. Box 100, 3 Banner Row
(731)352-3323
Fax: (731)352-3322
Product: Newspaper Publishing
Commercial Printing
Employees: 15
Date Opened: 187
Union: No
McKenzie Valve & Machining
Dick Sumpter, Plant Mgr.
145 Airport Rd.
(731)352-5027
Fax: (731)352-3029
Product: Valves for Railcars
Employees: 35
Date Opened: 1997
Union: No
HR: Roberta Fuller

Midway Materials
Larry W. Dobson, Owner
24 Oak St.
(731)352-3850
Product: Ready Mix Concrete and Concrete Blocks
Employees: 35
Date Opened: 1975
Union: NO
HR: Art Crider

Nestaway
John Sutton, Plant Mgr.
1373 Rochelle Rd.
(731)352-3307
Fax: (731)352-3422
Products: Coated Dishwasher Baskets
Employees: 265
Date Opened: 1991
Union: NO
HR: Grady Stanfil

New Generations
Dennis Eason, Plant Mgr.
578 Rochelle Rd
(731)352-0170
Highland Drive
(731)352-0970
Fax: (731)352-0175
Product: Furniture
Date Opened: 1997
Employees: 400
Union: No
HR: Kay Wood

Profile Metal Forming
Gary Weirs, Plant Mgr.
370 Republic Drive
(731)352-5341
Fax: (731)352-2271
Product: Automotive Exhaust Parts
Employees: 47
Date Opened: 1987
Union: No
HR: Tabitha Coleman

Shomaker Lumber Co.
Ronnie C. Shomaker, President
24895 Hwy. 22
(731)241-5777
Fax: (731)352-9301
Product: Lumber
Employees: 12
Date Opened: 1978
Union: No

Southern Star Lumber
Van Ramsey, Owner
594 Magnolia Ave. W
(731)352-3344
Product: Hardwood Lumber
Employees: 22
Date Opened: 1915
Union: No

Vyn-All
Tony Dill, Plant Mgr.
360 Locust Ave.
(731)352-7270
Fax: (731)352-9505
Product: Swimming Pool Liners
Employees: 32
Date Opened: 2000
Union: No

Windsor Republic Doors
Mike Taylor, President
155 Republic Drive
(731)352-3383
Fax: (731)352-2556
Product: Steel Doors & Frames
Employees: 246
Date Opened: 1978
Union: Yes
HR: Larry Land


   

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