Lewisburg, TN is a city of 11,800 people located in Marshall County. It has experienced steady population and economic growth in recent years. The city has a low cost of living and unemployment rate, and high quality schools and workforce training programs. Major local industries include automotive, aerospace, electronics, plastics, and food manufacturing. The city is focused on expanding its industrial base and attracting new businesses in these sectors through its strategic location, available workforce, education resources, and business-friendly utilities and support programs.

1. Overview of Lewisburg, TN
Greg Lowe
City of Lewisburg
Director of Economic Development
(931) 993-7499 - greg.lowe@lewisburgtn.gov

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Lewisburg, TN
Welcome

3. “It amazes me that a community of this size possesses the amenities that
Lewisburg does.”
Steve Elledge – ED Consultant
Top
100
Micropolitan
Site Selection 2013
(Tied 27th in Nation)
High
Performance
Award
Atlas Advertising
2014
Gold
Level
Sustainability
TVA 2015
Benchmark
II
TN ECD 2015
Economic Development
Three Star
“Lewisburg’s Park and Recreation system, per capita, meets or exceeds national
standards in almost every category.”
Richie Jones – Partner
Assets
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Welcome Home

4. Population
Marshall Co.
31,915
Lewisburg
11,800
2030 Projected Growth =+20%
Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee
• Latitude: N35° 26.95‘
• Longitude: W86° 47.33‘
• Elevation: 707‘
• Website: www.lewisburgtn.gov
Cost of Living Index
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Lewisburg
Shelbyville
Pulaski
Columbia
Fayetteville
Franklin
Murfreesboro
Spring Hill
National Average
2016 Total
838
2016 Houses
285
Building Permits
Unemployment Rate 1.8% 2016 to 2017
Business Licenses
Lewisburg
2017 Total
419
$46,925
Sales Tax Collections
Annual Average Temperature: 57.7°
Average High Temperature: 70.5°
Average Low Temperature: 45.0°
Annual Average Precipitation: 54.84"
Annual Average Snowfall: 2.2“
Mean Length of Freeze-Free Period (days): 180-220
ClimatePolice & Fire
Crime Rate
4,830 Per
100,000
35%
3.7%
Median Household Income
11%
2015
Rating
Class 3
53%
2017
2016-2017
2016-2017
16.6%
2016-2017
5.3%
2016-2017
3.2%
2016-2017
#Employed
Labor Force
Job Growth
Rate
3.3%
2011-2016
Median Industry Earnings - $64,454 3.6%
Median Home Cost - $124,900 10%
Tax Rate - $1.69 City/$2.76 County
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For A Bright Future
Workforce – November 2017
Unemployment Rate 2.9%
Labor Force 15,880
Unemployment # 460

5. Schools Enrollment
Elementary Schools 5 2,385
Middle Schools 3 1,296
High Schools 3 1,545
HS Graduation Rate
95%
With Degree or Certification
26.8%
College-Going Rate
65%
Avg. ACT Score
20.3
Bachelor’s or Higher
14%
Public Cost Per Student $8,664
Student/Teacher Ratio
Marshall Co. Schools
Marshall Co. Attainments
38th
Of 134
School Districts
with
2017 schooldigger.com
“Exemplary”
State of Tennessee
Department of
Education
Rankings
17:1
Bachelor’s or Higher
Labor Shed Attainments
33%
Associate’s At Least
37%
HS Graduation Rate
89%
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Where Education Means Business

6. Training
Robotics & PLC Plastics
Certified Production Technician CNC Machining
AIIT(Mechatronics) Pre-Engineering
Computer Information Technology LEAN Manufacturing
Industrial Maintenance/Safety Automotive Technology
Industrial Welding Industrial Electricity
3D Printing Business Leadership
Customizable Programs for Your Industry or Business
Education & Training Facilities
Technology
Centers
4
Community
Colleges
2
Students
Training
2,000+
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In the County and The Region

7. * Labor Market Area is defined as Bedford,
Giles, Lawrence, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury,
Moore, Rutherford and Williamson Counties
Marshall Co.
Labor Shed Labor Shed
9 Counties
Drive Time
26 Min. Avg.
Commuter Traffic
County Inbound % Outbound %
Marshall 3,912 47.5 3,912 28.3
Bedford 418 5.1 1,064 7.8
Coffee 132 1.6 244 1.8
Davidson 207 2.5 2,044 15.1
Giles 458 5.6 236 1.7
Lawrence 138 1.7 91 0.8
Lincoln 279 3.4 308 2.3
Maury 625 7.6 1,183 8.7
Rutherford 348 4.2 941 6.5
Williamson 211 2.6 1,476 10.9
Total 6,728 81.8 11,499 83.9
Avg. Starting Wage
$13.50/hr.
Labor Force
Participation Rate
62%
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For the Right Workers with the Right Skills
Source: November 2017 from TN Dept. of
Labor and Workforce
Unemployment %
3.0
Labor Force
419,630
Unemployed
11,610
Unemployment
2.9%
Labor Force
15,880
+4,010 Since
Dec. 2014

8. Automotive
Aerospace & Defense
Electronics
Tool & Die/Machining
Plastics & Chemicals
Die Casting & Metalworking
Corrugated Products
Food & Beverages
Commercial Printing
Tank Refurbishing
Seating
Warehouse/Distribution
Tool & Die
Heavy Hardware
Lubricants
Abrasives
Foundry
Sheet Metal
Welding Supply
Coatings
“Coming to Lewisburg was a remarkable decision for us.”
Paul DiGiovanni – President
Companies
55
Employees
3,900+
% of Jobs
32
Expansions
19
Local Industrial Support
Industry Types
In the Past 10 YearsManufacturing
Associations
Industrial Development Board
Manufacturers’ Association
Workforce Employer Outreach Committee
Automotive Dashboard
Electronics
1,300 1984 2011-2014
Aluminum Die Casting 850 1959 2007-2014
Defense/Aerospace
Electronics
340 1966 2013
Automotive Brakes and
Steering Hoses
265 2002 2006-2013
Corrugated Products 226 1975 2014
HVAC Distribution 180 1971 1975-1990
Structures and Suspensions 260 2015
Systems Manufacturing and
Integration
150 2002 2013-2014
Commercial Printing 135 1898 2010-2014
Polyethylene Wrap 112 1984 2012-2014
Top
Employers
Product/Service Employees Established Expanded
New Industries
11
Capital
Investment
153M+
New Jobs
3,000+
Foreign Direct Investment
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For a Quality Industrial Base

9. Electricity
Source Company
Tennessee Valley Authority
Local Distributor - City
Lewisburg Electric System
Local Distributor - County
Duck River Electric Membership Corp.
Source Company
Spectra Energy
Local Distributor - City
Lewisburg Gas Department
Gas
Source
Duck River
Water
Local Distributor - City
Lewisburg Water & Wastewater
Capacity
4.0M Gallons Per Day
Current Consumption
2.5M Gallons Per Day
Storage Capacity
6.1M Gallons Per Day
Treatment Type
Full Biological
Local Distributor - City
Lewisburg Water & Wastewater
Capacity
6.0M Gallons Per Day
Current Usage
2.0M Gallons Per Day
City Sewer Coverage
90%
Storm Sewer Coverage
15%
Solid Waste Disposal Type
Landfill
Sewer
Source Company
AT&T, Charter
Telecom
Services
All High-Speed and Telecom Services
Costs
Pricing Determined by Carrier and Level of
Services
KWH
Industrial Rates at or Below National Avg.
Sample Bill Available Upon Request
Water
$16.59 1st 2K Gallons
$3.56 Avg. after 2K Gallons
Sewer
$19.47 1st 2K Gallons
$6.49 Avg. after 2K Gallons
Heat Load
Industrial Rates at or Below National Avg.
Sample Bill Available Upon Request
Process
Industrial Rates at or Below National Avg.
Sample Bill Available Upon Request
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With the Power To Make It

10. 10
General Merchandise
Stores
31%
Home Centers
16%
Full-Service
Restaurants
9%
Limited-Service
Restaurants
8%
Electronics and
Appliance Stores
7%
Pharmacies and Drug
Stores
7%
Furniture and Home
Furnishings Stores
7%
Family Clothing
Stores
6%
Hardware Stores
4%
Women's Clothing
Stores
3%
Shoe Stores
2%
Retail Gap Analysis
Lewisburg, TN
For Business and Commerce Potential
Demo
Profile
5 Mile
Radius
10 Mile
Radius
10
Minute
Drive
Time
20
Minute
Drive
Time
2013
Estimated
Population
15,604 26,508 13,701 28,938
Total
Number of
Employees
7,063 9,098 6,293 9,488
Median HH
Income
$32,238 $38,027 $30,921 $40,081
The 5-Year Projection for Median Household
Income in Lewisburg is from $38,027 to
$46,814 representing a 23.11% increase.
Residents of Lewisburg fall into the Salt of the
Earth Tapestry Segmentation (40.2%). Salt
of the Earth residents are settled, traditional
and hardworking.

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Lewisburg, TN
By Road and Rail

12. Non-Stop Service to These
Cities To and From Nashville
BNA Airport
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By Air and Water
Sea Ports in the Region

13. Lewisburg is in the
Middle of Everything. We
have all the tools and
amenities you need to
succeed at home or in the
office, the classroom, the
board room, the production
floor and even the ground
floor. Let us prove to you
that your decision to come
here will be the right one.
Location and
Logistics
Labor and
Workforce
Education and
Training
Utilities Quality of Life Industry
Support
Leadership Growth Climate
“This community has totally proven that our decision was the right one.”
Matt Jung – President
Find Us On:www.lewisburgtn.gov
(931) 359-1544
131 East Church St.
Lewisburg, TN 37091
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Lewisburg is Where You Need to Be