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The announcement adds to a string of recent developments for the Cookeville business community, which has seen steady growth over the past year.

"This is something our community has been asking for, and we're glad to finally see it come together," said Robert Lewis, small business owner in Cookeville.

Company leaders point to Cookeville's growing workforce and lower cost of doing business compared with larger metro markets. The move is expected to create or support roughly 71 jobs in the region over the next two years.

"We're proud of what this means for Cookeville and the people who live here." — Robert Lewis

Local economic development officials say they will continue tracking the impact on jobs and tax revenue in the months ahead.