Company to invest $4.8 million in Henry County

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A company founded in Paris, Tennessee is investing in its home county.

According to a news release, Columbiad Fabrication and Aviation, LLC is investing $4.8 million to purchase and relocate its operations from Paris to Puryear.

The release says this move will put all of their operations under one roof and create 144 new jobs.

“Columbiad’s decision to centralize all of its operations in Puryear is further proof that Henry County is an excellent place to do business. I appreciate this significant investment in our community and the job opportunities it will provide residents with as the company continues to grow,” said Rep. Bruce Griffey.

Hiring will begin in the first quarter of 2022, according to the release. You can apply here.

“Columbiad is a growing company right here in Paris and Henry County. This local company was built from the ground up with Johnathan and Jason’s hard work. Columbiad started in a small home and is now expanding into a 40,000-square-foot facility. I am excited to see this expansion and more importantly the 144 employs they plan to add. We congratulate Columbiad on their announcement and look forward to many years of success.  I am proud to say that Henry County will continue offering assistance to existing businesses as well as a business-friendly environment,” said Henry County Mayor John Penn Ridgeway.

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