A homebuilding company announced on Thursday it will invest $6.8 million as part of its expansion in Tennessee.
Clayton Supply said this expansion will create 90 new jobs in Morristown. Its current operation in the town of around 35,000 residents, the company makes doors for its homebuilding facilities in America.
As a company, Clayton Supply builds single-family homes. It built over 60,000 homes in 2024, according to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) press release.
Matt Stites, president of Clayon Supply, said the company is proud of “the longevity and growth of [its] operations at the Morristown facility” since it opened in 2010.
“This growth, which we owe to the dedication of the Clayton Morristown team and support from the community, will support our vision to become a leading, single-family national housing brand that opens doors to a better life through attainable homeownership for families across the country,” he explained.
Governor Bill Lee stated Clayton Supply is one of the state’s largest employers, having been in Tennessee for nearly 70 years. The governor said he is “grateful” the company has continued to invest in the state’s skilled workforce.
He added that he is “confident” Clayton Supply will continue to find success in Morristown in the years to come.
Morristown Mayor Gary Chesney said the town is “pleased” with the company’s decision to expand.
“Clayton Supply’s new investment will see an impressive growth in its product capacity and the creation of new jobs for our community,” the mayor explained.
State Representative Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) said the company’s investment will create numerous quality jobs that will “help cement Hamblen County’s status as one of East Tennessee’s premier manufacturing centers.”
Hamblen County Mayor Chris Cutshaw said Morristown and the county have been “very fortunate” to have Clayton Supply in their community.
“It is truly an honor to have Clayton Supply expand their offerings, finding a niche in meeting the demands of customers through creativity and innovation plus downright ingenuity,” Cutshaw. I look forward to seeing them grow their potential and continue to be a valuable asset to our community.”
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Photo “Clayton Supply Company Worker” by Clayton Supply Company.
