Food distribution company invests more than $33 million in Morristown
Performance Food Group Company (PFG) is expanding its presence in East Tennessee and investing approximately $33.2 million, allowing the company to create 37 new jobs as part of its growth in Hamblen County.
“PFG has a strong history in East Tennessee, and we remain committed to investing in the local community and its residents. This expansion is an important step to providing our customers more product options while continuing to provide the world-class service PFG is known for,” said Barry Dorris, Regional President, PFG.
The expansion better supports PFG’s growing customer base by creating additional jobs in the local market. PFG’s facility is located at 5262 Air Park Boulevard
“Tennessee’s strong business climate is strengthened and shaped by companies like PFG, and I am grateful for their commitment to creating nearly 40 new jobs for the families across Morristown and Hamblen County. I look forward to seeing the greater opportunity created as a result of this company’s continued growth in the region,” said Gov. Bill Lee.
PFG has more than 150 locations across North America with five broadline foodservice locations in Tennessee including Morristown, Johnson City, Knoxville, Lebanon and Nashville. The company’s roots date back to 1885 when the founder began selling groceries for a wholesaler in Richmond, Virginia. The company officially became PFG in 1987.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported 56 economic development projects in East Tennessee, resulting in approximately 10,000 job commitments and more than $3 billion in capital investments.
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