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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

BuildEx Modular Plans Fayetteville, Tennessee, Manufacturing-Distribution Operations

08/11/2025
Modular house manufacturer BuildEx Modular-Tennessee, doing business as MODMAX, plans to establish operations in Fayetteville, Tennessee. The $23.3 million project is expected to create 110 jobs in Lincoln County.

The investment will include the acquisition and retrofit of an existing modular manufacturing facility which will serve large developers and commercial clients across the Southern Middle Tennessee region.

“We are incredibly honored to be building in a state that truly values innovation, integrity and opportunity. The warm welcome and support we've received from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the Industrial Development Board of Fayetteville-Lincoln County and local and state leadership have been both humbling and inspiring. At BuildEx Modular-Tennessee LLC (MODMAX), our mission is to create quality jobs while reshaping how America thinks about housing — faster, smarter and more attainable. We are proud to call Tennessee home and deeply committed to making a positive impact on this community for generations to come,” Ben Gaxiola, CEO, BuildEx Modular-Tennessee said.

BuildEx Modular, specifically BuildEx Modular-Tennessee, is a company focused on modular housing, producing units like duplexes, fourplexes, and small multifamily homes.

“BuildEx Modular’s decision to establish operations in Fayetteville highlights the impact of strong local leadership and their proactive efforts to attract new jobs and investment. Committed local partners are essential to the continued economic success of our state, and I believe we will see even more growth and opportunity here following today’s announcement,” TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter noted.

“It is with great pride that we welcome BuildEx Modular to our community. Their decision to invest approximately $23 million and create 110 quality jobs reflects a strong commitment to the future of our region. This announcement marks a significant milestone in our continued efforts to attract forward-thinking companies that value both economic opportunity and community partnership,” added Elaine Middleton, executive director, Fayetteville-Lincoln County Industrial Development Board.

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