Barrett's parent company, the NIOA Group, has officially broken ground on a new facility in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, according to a Barrett's press release. The company calls the site the Barrett Manufacturing & Technology Campus (BMTC).
What Was Announced
Construction has started on the BMTC, which the NIOA Group describes as its global center of excellence for firearms and advanced military weapons manufacturing and research. The ceremony was attended by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Senator Marsha Blackburn, state and local officials, and company leadership. The project is $76.4 million and will occupy a 170-acre campus at 8808 Manchester Pike, near Barrett's original headquarters.
Key Details
- Total project cost: $76.4 million
- Campus size: 170 acres at 8808 Manchester Pike, Murfreesboro, TN
- Stage 1: corporate headquarters, R&D space, large-scale manufacturing, and first-floor office area totaling more than 250,000 square feet
- Workforce: the company expects to double its workforce over the next five years
- Expected completion: February 2027, with operations to begin soon after
What It Means for Gun Owners
Barrett is known for large-caliber, long-range precision rifles, and sells products to civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement, and the U.S. military. The release says the new plant will support growing demand for both commercial and defense products, and that it will produce the next generation of soldier-fired weapon systems. No new product models were named in the announcement, so buyers should not expect specific rifles or pricing from this news yet.
Bottom Line
Barrett is putting its largest investment in company history into its home base in Tennessee. For now the news is about capacity and jobs, not new guns. Watch for product details as the facility nears its 2027 opening.
