MD Carts invests $10M to open golf cart manufacturing plant in Tennessee 

MD Carts invests $10M to open golf cart manufacturing plant in Tennessee 

Oct. 8, 2024
The new facility will allow for larger production capacity of its current golf cart line. 

MD Carts, LLC has announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Johnson City, Tennessee. The company, which produces golf carts and other specialty recreational carts, will invest $10 million into the project, creating 200 new jobs in the process. According to MD Carts, the new facility will allow for larger production capacity of its current golf cart line. 

What people are saying

In a recent quote, David Hatley, CEO, MD Carts LLC, said, “Johnson City and the State of Tennessee have been vital in LPI’s path of becoming the largest hot tub manufacturer in the USA. We are now looking forward to creating the same rapid growth in our new EV golf cart manufacturing business. The employee base and advantages Johnson City offers are second to none in our eyes, and we are thankful to be a part of it.” 

Governor Bill Lee added, “Tennessee is leading the nation with one of the fastest growing economies thanks to companies like MD Carts that continue to place their trust in our state, our skilled workforce and sound business climate. I appreciate the leadership at MD Carts for their commitment to creating an additional 200 high-quality new jobs for the families across this region and look forward to the success that follows this project.” 

Manufacturers investing in Tennessee

John Deere Power Products invests $15 million to expand manufacturing plant in Tennessee 
The company hopes this expansion will allow it to keep up with customer demand for the Z300 and Z500 zero-turn mowers.

TSM Metal Works invests $500K to build manufacturing facility in Tennessee 
According to the company, the new 30,000-square-foot facility will serve its local and national customers.   

Avancez invests $54 million to open automotive manufacturing facility in Tennessee 
The automotive manufacturer specializes in complex modular assembly, sequencing, and other supply chain operations for automotive OEMs.

Investing in American manufacturing in 2024

This map shows where manufacturers are choosing to invest their resources, whether they are building new production facilities or expanding existing plants.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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