TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter joined Gov. Bill Lee, Sen. Marsha Blackburn and other federal, state and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Barrett Firearms' new headquarters and $76 million state-of-the-art Manufacturing and Technology Campus in Murfreesboro last week.
The expansion, announced in March, brings 183 new jobs to Rutherford County and upon completion, will serve as the company’s primary global firearms manufacturing site and the future home of NIOA’s U.S. headquarters.
The estimated 250,000-square-foot Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus will serve as the company’s primary global firearms manufacturing site and will offer employees a cutting-edge campus environment, housing state-of-the-art manufacturing, a corporate office and other major operations. Additionally, the NIOA Group, Barrett’s Australian-owned parent company, intends to locate its U.S. headquarters at the facility upon completion.
Founded in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in 1982, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. is a Tennessee-based firearm and ammunition manufacturer. In 2023, the company was acquired by NIOA, a global firearms, weapons and munitions company headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
“Tennessee is shaped by brands like Barrett that have made significant investments in our skilled workforce for decades. I am proud to announce nearly 200 new, high-quality jobs for families across Rutherford County, and I believe this company will continue to find great success in our state.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“Some of our biggest selling points as a state are the companies choosing to do business here. It’s no surprise that Barrett attracted the attention of Australian-based NIOA as this company has been a longstanding partner to Tennessee, strengthening our business climate and economy over the years. As brands like Barrett and NIOA continue to innovate and automate, we stand ready to lead and support their efforts.” – Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
“We thank the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for their vision and for their shared enthusiasm in this growth opportunity in our state. This is a significant investment in growing Barrett’s capabilities for the future while underscoring our long-term commitment to the company’s Murfreesboro, Tennessee, heartland.” – Bryan James, CEO, Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc.