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Howmet Aerospace Expands Morristown, Tennessee, Production Operations

06/18/2025
Howmet Aerospace Inc., a provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, plans to expand its operations in Morristown, Tennessee. The project is expected to create 217 jobs.

“Howmet Aerospace’s Morristown operations play a critical role in enabling the next generation of quieter, cleaner, more efficient engines and power generation. We couldn’t be more excited to continue to grow in East Tennessee with the assistance of our tremendous state, local and regional partners,” said Merrick Murphy, president of engine products, Howmet Aerospace.

Howmet Aerospace’s primary businesses focus is on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. The company’s technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

“Today’s announcement underscores how vital partnerships are to the economic success of our state and our local communities. Thank you to our original partners – the company, City of Morristown, Hamblen County, TVA and our state legislature – for helping bring this expansion to fruition. Howmet Aerospace is expanding for the second time in less than a year because of the relationships formed during the recruitment process, and we are honored to join in announcing new jobs for one of Hamblen County’s top employers,” TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter noted.

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