Steel Warehouse expanding in Jefferson County, creating more jobs [Video]

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Steel Warehouse officials announced Wednesday the company’s plans to expand in Jefferson City. 

The family-owned business is set to purchase the previous Footwear Industries of Tennessee building, according to a release.

Jefferson City will be the third location Steel Warehouse has made in the Volunteer State, along with existing operations in Chattanooga and Memphis. 

“I thank Steel Warehouse for its investment in Tennessee and am excited to see the number of skilled tradesmen and tradeswomen that will benefit from the company’s expansion in Jefferson City,” Lee said. “I look forward to seeing the prosperity that follows today’s announcement and am ready to support Steel Warehouse in further developing the dedicated workforce across this region.”

The project plans to create …