Why You Should Relocate Your Business to Maury County, TN

Nathan Lambrecht

Nicknamed “Dimple of the Universe” for its natural beauty, Maury County is also a smart-growth area, with a population that has grown from 70,000 residents in 2000 to more than 100,000 today. The county has a highly diverse economy and offers numerous advantages for businesses looking to expand or relocate somewhere that offers lower costs, a business-friendly environment, and an attractive community and culture that attracts talent from across the country. Read on to find out why business relocation to Maury County is a smart move.

1) In High Gear 

Maury County offers companies a great location, with Interstate 65 running through the county as well as close proximity to I-840, I-24 and I-40. Also serving companies are other four-lane roads, including U.S. Highway 31 and U.S. Highway 412. Maury County has rail access via CSX and Tennessee Southern Railroad. Maury County Regional Airport serves the area’s general aviation needs, and Nashville International Airport is within an hour’s drive. The Maury County Chamber & Economic Alliance collaborates often with Nashville economic development organizations to market Maury County to distribution and manufacturing companies looking to locate in Middle Tennessee.

2) Maury County Offers Plenty of Sites for Businesses

Maury County has several high-quality sites and buildings available for companies looking to relocate or expand here. Among the locations is a Columbia Tennessee Rail Site equipped with full utilities, while Mount Pleasant is home to Cherry Glen Industrial Park, which has seen much activity over the last few years and still has more than 180 acres of available land. In Spring Hill, attractive land developments include Spring Hill Industrial Park, Beechcroft Industrial Park, Saturn Crossings and a 330-acre Innovation Campus off Saturn Parkway that is ideal for offices, corporate headquarters and R&D firms. 

3) Welcome, Major Employers 

Maury County is a pro-business environment, which brings together officials from cities, the county, the chamber, economic development and private companies to attract more major employers to the region. Recent victories include companies like SGB Enterprises, which chose Maury County for its manufacturing operations. SGB Enterprises has created 40 new jobs in Columbia to design and manufacture flight training simulators for the aerospace industry.

4) Growing Strong

Maury County is one of the most affordable options in the Nashville MSA, and residential growth and commercial strength have been noticeable over the last dozen years. Columbia’s population is nearing 43,000, Mount Pleasant remains steady at around 5,000, and Spring Hill (which is in Maury and Williamson counties) passed 50,000 as the city remains one of the fastest-growing in the state. Maury County residents have plenty of housing options, including new subdivisions, apartments, historic neighborhoods and farmland.

5) Festivals and Fun

A must-attend event is Mule Day, which attracts about 200,000 visitors. Columbia also hosts the Homestead Festival as well as Holiday Lights in Riverwalk Park. Mount Pleasant is home to the Music on the Porch series that takes place on Saturdays from April to July, while Spring Hill stages the John Maher Builders Whole Hog Festival every October, benefitting The Well Outreach. And if you’re looking for other things to do, there are museums, an arts district in Columbia, unique shopping, live music venues, kayaking, fishing and trails galore!