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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Master Machine Expands Chattanooga, Tennessee, Manufacturing Operations

07/30/2025
Precision machining company Master Machine plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The $11.7 million project is expected to create 44 jobs in Hamilton County.

The investment will include the upgrade of an existing facility with new machinery and equipment to support the company’s nuclear utility customer base.

“We are thrilled to continue our growth in Chattanooga supporting our nation’s nuclear power generation and defense initiatives. We’re thankful for the support of Governor Lee and Commissioner McWhorter and are looking forward to our continued investment in the Tennessee Technology Corridor,” Warren Brandon, President, Master Machine said.

The project is being supported by the state's Nuclear Energy Fund, which assists nuclear power-related businesses choosing to relocate or grow in Tennessee and supports educational and research institutions in further developing their nuclear education programs.

“Today’s announcement marks the first time Tennessee’s Nuclear Energy Fund has supported a company outside of Oak Ridge, and I commend the leadership at Master Machine for partnering with us on this opportunity. As Tennessee continues to rise as a national leader in nuclear innovation and advanced manufacturing, this project underscores the expanding potential of our state’s nuclear industry,” TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter noted.

Master Machine specializes in system design and manufacturing, build-to-print services, obsolete reverse engineering, equipment qualification, commercial-grade dedication and complex fabrication, primarily for nuclear-focused industries, including nuclear power generation, the Department of Energy and naval nuclear.

“TVA and EPB congratulate Master Machine for its decision to expand operations in Hamilton County. It’s always an exciting day to celebrate a company’s ongoing commitment to growth in the region’s advanced energy sector. We are proud to partner with the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to support businesses like Master Machine, as we witness significant progress in developing the nuclear supply chain and building the energy systems of the future,” John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of economic development added.

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