Dixie’s $425 Million Investment in Jackson

Georgia-Pacific

The economy of Jackson and Madison County became even more vital in 2024 with the opening of the $425 million Dixie manufacturing plant, located a half-mile from Interstate 40 along Tennessee Highway 223. 

A State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

“This is an impressive manufacturing facility that measures 900,000 square feet on 240 acres of property,” says Mike Cook, Dixie plant manager. “The plant produces Dixie paper plates and bowls, and we will have about 220 employees once we are rolling and fully operational.” 

The parent company, Georgia-Pacific, supplies the Jackson plant with all the raw materials, which are then turned into Dixie paper plates and bowls. 

“This is a win-win situation for everyone, with Jackson-Madison County profiting from the plant locating here and Dixie providing employees with good-paying jobs and a brand-new work environment,” Cook says. 

He adds that one of the key reasons why Georgia-Pacific chose Jackson is because of the city’s reputation for having a well-educated workforce. 

“This area is known for its quality schools, including Jackson-Madison County School District, Jackson State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology,” Cook says. “The schools do a really good job getting students ready for strong careers.” 

A Win-Win for Jackson and Dixie

The Jackson site is climate-controlled and offers convenient access to both Interstate 40 and State Route 223, as well as nearby rail freight service. The $425 million price tag makes Dixie the most significant investment project in the history of Jackson, and it’s the first Dixie plant that Georgia-Pacific has built since 1991.