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Southern Design Manufacturing's startup at Central Franklin spec building delayed

The company had planned to begin operations in the county's industrial park building in August, but that timeline has slipped.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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June 4, 2025: Lease of CFIP spec building to Southern Design and Manufacturing

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The story

The Franklin County Industrial Building Authority reported that Southern Design and Manufacturing had leased the spec building in the Central Franklin Industrial Park.

SourcesFranklin County IBA minutes - June 4, 2025 - June 4th 2025 Preliminary IBA Minutes.pdf

The Authority later reported that Southern Design Manufacturing had anticipated starting up operations in August, but that date has been pushed out.

SourcesFranklin County IBA minutes - August 6, 2025 - August 6th 2025 Preliminary IBA Minutes.pdf

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Southern Design Manufacturing lease of spec building in Central Franklin Industrial Park

Southern Design Manufacturing who leased the spec building in Central Franklin Industrial Park had anticipated a startup in August but that date has been pushed out

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Lease of CFIP spec building to Southern Design and Manufacturing

Powers reported that the spec building in CFIP had been leased by Southern Design and Manufacturing.

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