Grant to support new jobs in Lawrence County | Business

Governor Bentley awarded a $400,000 grant to support the creation of up to 225 new jobs in Lawrence County. Jack Daniel Cooperage will build a plant in the Mallard Fox West Industrial Park. The plant will produce oak barrels for the Jack Daniels Distillery. This plant The plant will open next year and will initially employ 120 people. At least 100 more employees are expected to be added within five years.