Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc.
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art facility set to redefine excellence in weapon systems manufacturing while delivering jobs growth for the region.
The announcement was made formally by the Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development (TNECD).
The $76.4 million campus-style industrial precinct, to be known as the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus (BMTC), will be capable of designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, sustaining and distributing Barrett’s expanding range of world-class products.
It will be constructed on a 170-acre greenfield site in the company’s Murfreesboro, TN heartland and less than a mile from the current base at which Barrett has become a global leader.
The expansion will double the Barrett workforce over the next five years and enable the company to meet growing worldwide demand for its commercial and defense products.
The facility is planned to open in early 2027.
The announcement was made by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc.
“We thank the Department of Tennessee Economic and Community Development for their vision and for their shared enthusiasm in this growth opportunity in our State,” says Barrett CEO Bryan James. “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. The BMTC will be an internationally recognized headquarters of firearms excellence, advancing our manufacturing and research capabilities as well as revolutionizing our product offerings.”
“We're thrilled to announce the expansion of Barrett’s operations in Murfreesboro and look forward to the positive impact this project will have on the local economy and beyond,” says Rob Nioa, the CEO of Barrett Firearms’ parent company NIOA Group. “The BMTC will serve as our primary firearms manufacturing site globally and demonstrates our commitment as a major American manufacturer catering to both the commercial and military markets.”
The BMTC will be capable of designing, developing, manufacturing, testing, sustaining and distributing:
- Commercial firearms of all types
- Advanced military small arms
- Specialist ammunition of various natures
The design focuses on creating a cutting-edge campus-style environment that integrates corporate headquarters, R&D capabilities, manufacturing, secure warehouse and logistics hub.
Stage 1 of the BMTC, with a total floor area of approximately 250,000ft2, features an on-site cafeteria, multi-use auditorium, conference and training rooms, outdoor meeting areas, and R&D facilities including state-of-the-art testing ranges and laboratory space.
