Lewisburg Works!
Location, Location, Location—
Lewisburg is perfectly situated 50 miles south of Nashville, TN and 50 miles
north of Huntsville, AL along the Interstate 65 corridor
Tradition in Industry—
Lewisburg has long been the envy of communities for its ever-expanding indus-
trial base in the Lewisburg Industrial Park located less than 9 miles from Exit 32
on I-65
Progress in Industry—
Lewisburg has developed the Lewisburg Business Park just 7/10 of a mile from
Exit 32 on I-65, Home to U.S. Tank and Cryogenics, Autom Church Supply
and soon a new 60,000 sq. ft. Spec Building
Deal Ready—
The Lewisburg Business Park is Certified Deal Ready by MTIDA and WTIDA
and one of only twelve sites in Middle Tennessee Certified Deal Ready
PILOT Program—
Lewisburg offers a variety of PILOT programs and other incentives to all pro-
spective industries
Leadership and Cooperation—
ECD Director Terry Wallace and his staff along with the Lewisburg City Coun-
cil, City Manager, Mayor, Industrial Development Board, Community Develop-
ment Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission work hand and hand to
make sure Lewisburg is Business Friendly, Business Savvy and always looking to
do Business
Education is Key—
Lewisburg is home to a Columbia State Community College Satellite Campus, a
Tennessee Technology Center Satellite Campus and an Adult Learning Center.
The Marshall Education Foundation is an organization committed to continue
raising the bar for Marshall County’s students, elementary to college. The Mar-
shall County School system consistently rates above the State Average in Educa-
tional Test Scores and sends many of its best and brightest to universities, col-
leges and vocational institutions across the state and beyond.
Health Care—
Lewisburg is home to the Marshall Medical Center, the Marshall Medical Com-
plex and the Marshall County Emergency Medical Service facility as well as Air
Evac service from the Ellington Airport providing 24-hour, 7-day a week ad-
vanced life-support services for all of Marshall County
Emergency Management—
Lewisburg employs a Class 6 Fire Department servicing all of Lewisburg and a
Level A Certified Haz-Mat Team servicing all of Marshall County
Ellington Airport—
Lewisburg features the Ellington Airport—a 211-acre site conveniently located
three miles from town on Highway 431 North. The runway is 5001 feet long
and useable on both ends. Services are offered for both the corporate aviation
community and the light general aviation enthusiast. Commercial charter aircraft
are also based here with skilled and highly experienced pilots.
Recreation—
The Lewisburg Recreation Center is a sports complex featuring indoor/outdoor
swimming pools, Fitness Gym, Tennis Courts, Raquetball Courts, Basketball
Courts, indoor/outdoor walking trails, 9-hole golf course, convention hall and
classrooms for community activities
More to See and Do—
Lewisburg provides other recreational fun from 54-holes of golf at four golf
courses in the county, New Lake Park, a beautiful nature trail, picnic and fishing
lake, Rock Creek Park, a beautiful park with a greenway, farmer’s market, picnic
areas and home to the Goats, Music and More Festival each October
Arts and Culture—
Lewisburg is home to artists, musicians and actors who perform at the Marshall
County Community Theatre located on the Lewisburg Square in the historic
Dixie Theatre
Business & Industry
Marshall County Works with Three Industrial Parks
Marshall County has been the hub of industry and business in Southern Middle Tennessee for more than
two decades and continues to grow. The newly created Lewisburg Business Park joins the Lewisburg Indus-
trial Park and the Cornersville Industrial Park adding even more land and available buildings for industrial
growth. The Lewisburg Industrial Park is located on the eastern portion of Lewisburg along Highway 431
(Fayetteville Highway), just 8 miles from Exit 32 and Exit 37 of Interstate 65. It is home to more than 30 in-
dustries with room for more including available buildings. The Lewisburg Business Park is home to U.S. Tank
and Cryogenics and Autom Church Supply Company. There is close to 100 acres still available and a 60,000
square foot Spec Building is currently under construction on 10 acres of property. The Lewisburg Business
Park is a Certified Deal Ready Site located just 7/10 of a mile from Exit 32 on Interstate 65. The Cornersville
Industrial Park has several acres available to develop industry just 3/10 of a mile from Exit 22 on Interstate
65.
Marshall County is home to 43 Industries employing from 1,100 to 2 employees and interest from new
industries continues to grow. The amount of industrial jobs helps to bring 4,600 employees from surround-
ing counties. Marshall County Works!
Marshall County has…
3 High Schools including Cornersville and Chapel Hill
5 Elementary Schools including Cornersville and Chapel Hill
9 Daycares in Lewisburg
The Graduation Rate in Marshall County is 88% - The State Goal is 90%
“I came here with the goal of making the Marshall County School System a top ten
school system in the State of Tennessee. The infrastructure is here, the leadership is
here, the teachers are here and the children are here to make that happen.”
- Director of Schools, Dr. Stan Curtis
Lewisburg Recreation Center 1551 Mooresville Highway
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-2482 or 1593
www.lewisburgtn.com
The Lewisburg Recreation Center boats a facility
that is second to none with indoor/outdoor swimming
pools, fitness center, racquetball courts, tennis courts,
9-hole golf course, children’s playground, walking trail,
gymnasium, convention center and more!
Recreation & Parks
Henry Horton State Park 4201 Nashville Highway
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 364--2222 or 7724
Henry Horton State Park rests along the banks of
the Duck River (pictured above). It offers an outdoor
swimming pool, tennis courts, 18-hole golf course,
picnic areas, children’s playground, basketball
courts, pavilions, convention center, skeet range,
archery range, horse stables and more!
Rock Creek Park 101 Old Farmington Road
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1544
www.lewisburgtn.com
Rock Creek Park is home to the annual Goats,
Music and More Festival held the second weekend of
each October. Located along the banks of Rock Creek,
it is also home to the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, a
greenway walking trail and picnic areas.
Lewisburg Lake Park 1675 New Lake Road
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1544
www.lewisburgtn.com
New Lake Park is a scenic beauty located just
outside the city limits of Lewisburg. It is a great spot
for boating and fishing, picnicking or walking the
beautiful nature trail that surrounds the lake.
Fore!!!
Play 54 Holes of Golf
in Marshall County
Lewisburg Recreation Center 1551 Mooresville Highway
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-2482 or 1593
www.lewisburgtn.com
Henry Horton State Park 4201 Nashville Highway
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 364--2222 or 7724
Saddle Creek Golf Course 1480 Fayetteville Highway
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 270-7280
Hazelburn Golf Course 2470 Lynnville Highway
Cornersville, TN 37047
(931) 293-4653
Hunting & Fishing Marshall County is rich in wildlife for hunting
& fishing. Cast your line at New Lake or the Duck
River or set your sites on game at several private
hunting grounds throughout the county!
Other Activities
Canoeing- Duck River Canoe, 4448 Nashville Highway, Chapel Hill, TN 37034, (931) 364-2969
River Rat Canoe Rental, 4361 Highway 431, Columbia, TN 38401, (931) 381-2278
Bowling— Fun Time Lanes, 804 W. Commerce St., Lewisburg, TN 37091, (931) 359-7935
Movies — Highway 50 Drive-In, 1584 Fayetteville Hwy., Lewisburg, TN 37091, (931) 270-1591
Theatre— Marshall Co. Comm. Theatre, 110 W. Church St., Lewisburg, TN 37091, (931) 270-7529
Paintball—M.A.S.H., 1966 Franklin Pike, Lewisburg, TN 37091, (931) 359-7131
Off Road– Wooly’s Off Road Club, 2000 Mooresville Road, Lynnville, TN 38472, (931) 703-3129
Get to Know Lewisburg Better—Q&A
What are the Local Celebrations?
Goats, Music and More Festival
Chapel Hill Lions Club Super Pull of the South
Lewisburg Lions Club Octoberfest
Lewisburg Rotary Barbeque Cook Off
WJJM Summer Nights and Colgate Country Showdown
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Lewisburg Lions Club Lawn Mower Race
Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament
Child Development Center Golf Tournament
J.R. Moon Classic Golf Tournament
Christmas on the Square
Christmas Spectacular at Marshall Co. Community Theatre
Lewisburg Rotary Club Christmas Parade
MCHS Homecoming Parade
Lewisburg Rotary Club Miss Lewisburg Scholarship Pageant
Lewisburg Rotary Club Little Miss Lewisburg Pageant
Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July Celebration
Chamber of Commerce Miss Marshall County Pageant
Chamber of Commerce Little Miss Marshall County Pageant
Chamber of Commerce Junior Miss Marshall County Pageant
Henry Horton State Park Step Back in Time Celebration
Tennessee Walking Horse Shows
What is the Parental Involvement with the schools?
Each School has its own Parent Teacher Organization. Parents are encouraged
by teachers to stay involved with their children and the schools through activities
and reminders from checking homework nightly to volunteering with school
projects.
“We moved to Lewisburg from Michigan due
to my husband’s job and we love it. Everyone
gets involved with the kids, everyone knows
each other’s kids and we don’t have to worry
about them walking the streets or playing in
the neighborhood. We know they are being
taken care of and watched after and the
school system is very supportive to parents
who want to be involved in the education of their children.”
- Lorie Longchamps, parent
Get to Know Lewisburg Better—Q&A
How Many Churches, What Faiths, Percentage Attending and
Building/Expansion Projects?
There are 93 Active Churches in Marshall County
Faiths include Church of Christ, Church of God, Methodist,
Presbyterian, Baptist, Catholic and Jehovah’s Witness
70% of the population has some interaction with one or more
churches through service or need
45% of the population attends a church each Sunday
A Ministerial Association oversees projects and cooperation between churches
Each provides counseling to members and non-members
Several Churches provide some humanitarian service from food banks and food
kitchens to missionary work home and abroad
The United Methodist Church is building a new daycare center and community
center
Several churches are expanding their buildings to accommodate more members
and more community service centers
What Community Projects are Underway? Private or Government funded?
The Greenway walking trail at Rock Creek Park is expanding to become a 5
mile walking trail along Rock Creek.
Highway 373 is being widened to a four-lane highway from the bypass to Exit 32
on Interstate 65 by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Start date is
scheduled for February, 2009.
The City of Lewisburg is initiated a Downtown Alliance Organization whose
goal will be to revitalize economically and aesthetically the Lewisburg Square
The City of Lewisburg has completed Phase One of a Curbside Recycling
Pickup Program. The program is expected to be available citywide by April
2009.
The Three-Star Beautification Committee continues projects to develop the ap-
pearance of Lewisburg
Get to Know Lewisburg Better—Q&A
What Businesses have closed in the Past Five Years and Why?
Tec Air, Agri-Energy and NuForm
Tec Air was a plastics injection molding facility serving automotive plants in the
region. A loss in customer base following a plant closing forced the company to
move its operation back to its headquarters in Chicago, IL.
“It was a mistake in my opinion. We had training here, good workers here and the
city was a very good partner with us. Factors in the industry forced our hand but I
would recommend returning to Lewisburg were certain circumstances to change.” -
Ricky McGear, Tec Air Executive
Agri-Energy was a biodiesel plant that operated for two years. A bad batch of
soybean oil coupled with the rising cost of soybean oil resulted in their inability
to make the operation profitable.
NuForm, a steel-rolling plant servicing automotive plants in the region, were ex-
clusively manufacturing for Magna. NuForm requested more funding from
Magna and due to a pricing despite, Magna came and returned its equipment.
What Businesses have come to Lewisburg within the Past Five Years?
U.S. Tank and Cryogenics—CEO Jim Brown moved his operation from Florida
due to the increasing cost of doing business in that state along with the better lo-
cation of Lewisburg for transportation to his customer base
Autom Church Supply Company—The Company moved its operations from
Phoenix, Arizona and two manufacturing plants from New York to Lewisburg in
order to better distribute its products to its customer base
Get to Know Lewisburg Better—Q&A
Does the Community have any homeless issues/shelters?
There are no homeless issues in Lewisburg or Marshall County.
There are shelters for substance abuse, domestic violence and troubled adoles-
cents.
What do People Do for Entertainment?
The Lewisburg Recreation Center welcomes 6,000—8,000 visitors a month.
Athletics, from youth to adult, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball,
leagues abound.
The Hi-Way 50 Drive-In is one of the oldest operating drive-ins in the state and
showcases the newest movies each weekend during the spring, summer and fall.
The Marshall County Community Theatre provides quarterly shows, adults and
children.
Hunting and Fishing are popular activities
There are 54 holes of golf available in Marshall County
Henry Horton State Park and the Duck River provide several avenues of enter-
tainment for the whole family
There are several festivals and events held throughout the year in Marshall
County
Lewisburg is located just 35 miles from Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin, TN
Lewisburg is located just 50 miles from downtown Nashville, TN
Lewisburg is located just 55 miles from Huntsville, AL
Lewisburg is just a 2-hour drive from Chattanooga, TN
Get to Know Lewisburg Better—Q&A
Clarify the average “total compensation packages” of existing industries (starting,
5-yr experience, retirement, medical, etc.)
Wages: Paid Vacation:
$8—$10/hour (Labor) 1yr—5-7 days
$10 -$12/hour (Line Leader) 2yr—10-14 days
$14—$15.50/hour (Set up) Paid Holidays:
$15—$18/hour (Process Tech) 9-14 days
Health Insurance:
Medical/Dental/Disability/Long-Term/Short-Term:
Company Pays 80% - Employee 20%
Retirement:
401K — Company match up to 3-5%
What Aspects of a company attract associates/causes associates to want to work
for and stay with your Company?
Good Wages
Good Benefits Package
Good Working Environment
Good Leadership
Accessible Career Advancement Ladder
Where does air conditioning fit within the company as a need, want, or a nice to
have? How much is it worth above $/hour?
Many industries currently located in Lewisburg do not have air conditioning in
their plants; however, it may be a necessity for some industries that need climate
control due to their processes, such as instrumentation assembly. Otherwise, air
conditioning should not be a factor for attracting employees or in assessing
wages for those employees.
Get to Know Lewisburg Better—Q&A What are the positive characteristics associated with your company locating in
each community?
The positives for your company locating in Lewisburg include: Our location on
Interstate 65, Our Work Force and Labor Pool Market, Our Incentives pack-
ages, Our Quality of Life for employees, Our local leadership and Our attentive-
ness to the needs of Industry based on three decades of recruiting and working
with industry.
The positives for Lewisburg having your company locate in its community in-
clude: Increase in good paying jobs, increase in local economy, increased expo-
sure for other industries seeking a location, another step toward achieving our
goal of being the number one location for industry and commerce in Southern
Middle Tennessee.
Quality of Life aspects of the community (crime, schools, private school op-
tions, conveniences within or near the community, housing, available housing,
entertainment, large box stores, malls, etc.)
Lewisburg ranks among the lowest of cities in Tennessee in its violent crime rate
and ranks among the lowest of cities in property crime. The Marshall County
school system ranks among the high-middle tier of school systems in Tennessee
with a graduation rate of 88% and test scores at or above the State Averages in
all subjects. Lewisburg is located just 35 miles from Cool Spring Galleria and is
less than an hour’s drive from the night life of Nashville. Lewisburg is home to
Super Wal-Mart, Super Dollar General, Walgreen’s and many local and chain
operated commercial and retail ventures.
The available housing market in Lewisburg includes 69 homes ranging in price
from $60,000 to $100,000. From $100,000 to $200,000, there are 165 homes
available and over $200,000 + there are 78. Entertainment opportunities range
from the Lewisburg Recreation Center that features outdoor/indoor swimming
pools, walking trail, 9-hole golf course, tennis courts, sports complex, gymna-
sium, fitness center and more. Lewisburg also boats Saddle Creek Golf Course,
a beautiful 18-hole golf course, Hazelburn Golf Course in nearby Cornersville
and Henry Horton State Park just a ten-minute drive away. Lewisburg has bowl-
ing, paintball, canoeing, fishing, hunting, 2 parks at New Lake and Rock Creek
Park, ball fields, youth and adult athletic leagues, Marshall County Community
Theatre and the Hi Way 50 Drive-In and Woolies Off Road Adventures Park
and much more.
Get to Know Lewisburg Better—Q&A What type of person/family is attracted to each community?
The type of person who is attracted to Lewisburg is one who wants a hospitable,
healthy and safe place to raise a family. A place with tradition, culture and faith,
a place where kids can walk down the street and play in neighborhoods together
and a place where neighbors look out for each other. A person looking for small
town hospitality with big city opportunities is looking for Lewisburg.
Gain an understanding of the state and local taxes that an individual would see
(state taxes, sales tax, real estate, others, etc.)
Local City County Property Taxes
Rate Per $100 Value $1.36 $3.09
Ratio of Assessment
Residential and Farm 25% 25%
Commercial/Industrial 40% 40%
Personal (Equipment) 30% 30%
Inventory Tax (Raw Materials Only)
Bonded Debt $12,841,268 $43,595,221
Assessment Valuation $243,231,692 $540,912,936
School Tax 0% 0%
Sales 2.25% 2.25%
Hotel/Motel Tax 0% 7.0%
State Sales Tax—5.5% tax on Food and Food Ingredients; 7% on all other
tangible personal property unless specifically exempted
Income Tax
Personal—6% on Interest & Dividends
Corporate Excise Tax—6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
Franchise Tax—.25% of the greater net worth or real and tangible prop-
erty in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100
Unemployment Tax: New Employers—2.7% of first $7,000
Marshall County and Lewisburg on the Web
Log On
City of Lewisburg— www.lewisburgtn.com
Lewisburg ECD— www.lewisburgtnecd.blogspot.com
Town of Chapel Hill— www.townofchapelhilltn.com
Town of Cornersville— www.cornersvilletn.com
Marshall County— www.marshallcountytn.com
Chamber of Commerce— www.marshallchamber.org
Imagine Marshall— www.imaginemarshall.com
Marshall Co. Schools— www.mcs.marshall.k12tn.net
Spot Lowe Vocational Center— www.slvc.marshall.k12tn.net
Marshall Co. Solid Waste— www.marshallcountyrecycles.com
Lewisburg Gas Dept.— www.lewisburggas.com
Lewisburg Housing Authority— www.lewisburghousing.com
Duck River EMC— www.dremc.com
Goats, Music and More Festival www.goatsmusicandmore.com
Chapel Hill Lions Super Pull— www.united.net/superpull
Lewisburg Rotary Club— www.rotaryoflewisburg.org
Marshall Co. Comm. Theatre— www.mcctkids.org
HiWay 50 Drive-In— www.hiway50drivein.com
TN Walking Horse Breeders HQ— www.twhbea.com
Marshall County Tribune— www.marshalltribune.com
WAXO Radio/TV— www.waxo.com
WJJM Radio— www.wjjm.com
Marshall Co. Little League— www.mclittleleague.com
Wooly’s Off Road Club— www.woolysoffroad.com
River Rat Canoe Rental— www.geocities.com/riverratcanoe
Church St. Church of Christ— www.churchstreetchurchofchrist.org
First Cumberland Presbyterian www.fcpclewisburg.com
Westvue Church of Christ— www.westvue.org
LifeSong Family Church— www.lifesongfamily.org
Creekside Estates— www.creeksidehomesites.com
Saddle Creek Golf Club— www.saddlecreekgc.com
Century 21— www.c21buddytankersley.com
David Jent Realty— www.davidjentrealty.com
Grover Collins Realty— www.grovercollins.com
RE-Max Realty— www.remax-realestatepartners.com