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Xxentria Breaks Ground in Mt. Pleasant, Bringing $45M Investment and 85 New Jobs

Issue #478

June 26, 2025

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 Xxentria Breaks Ground in Mt. Pleasant, Bringing $45M Investment and 85 New Jobs

📰 Worldwide Stages Proposes New Data Centers and Soundstages in Spring Hill Expansion

📌 6/28: June Music on the Porch

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Xxentria Breaks Ground in Mt. Pleasant, Bringing $45M Investment and 85 New Jobs

From Maury Alliance’s post…

Congratulations to Xxentria Technology Materials on their groundbreaking! 

Xxentria Technology Materials Company, Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers of metal composite material in the world. Founded in 1994, Xxentria develops innovative products with metal and plastic components. Over the decades, Xxentria has been involved in the architectural and design sectors, and, expanded into the transportation and solar industries. Xxentria is committed to producing high-quality materials to fit the needs of the rapidly changing sectors it works in, as well as continuing to expand its applications.

The company broke ground on their site in Cherry Glen Industrial Park, a Select TN Certified Site, in Mt. Pleasant, TN.

The new production facility is expected to result in 85 new jobs and $45M in new capital investment.

As part of the ceremony, Xxentria also made a generous $10,000 donation to Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. Thank you to Xxentria for your commitment to supporting local education!

We would also like to thank our Valley, State, Regional, and Local economic development partners for supporting the company’s success!

Congratulations to Xxentria Materials Company, Ltd. on reaching this important milestone!

Worldwide Stages Proposes New Data Centers and Soundstages in Spring Hill Expansion

A major transformation could be on the horizon for the property known as the Northfield Building just outside Columbia. Once the home to the Saturn brand of General Motors, Worldwide Stages, which currently operates out of the site, has introduced plans to redevelop and expand the property into a tech-forward campus featuring both production soundstages and high-capacity data centers.

The proposal was shared during the June 23 meeting of the Spring Hill Planning Commission. It includes two requests: the annexation of an additional 18 acres to expand the existing 38-acre site, and a rezoning to allow for institutional campus (IC) usage.

Under the proposed changes, approximately 250,000 square feet of the current office space would be demolished. In its place, the company would build six modern data centers and four new soundstages, bringing the total developed square footage on the 56-acre site to nearly 400,000.

City planners noted that utility demands, particularly water and electricity, would need to be evaluated more closely—especially given the high cooling needs of large-scale data operations. While the site’s current infrastructure could support the initial phases of the project, additional upgrades would be essential for full development. Future infrastructure improvements from Columbia Power & Water Systems, including a new substation, may help accommodate the growth.

Worldwide Stages originally acquired the Northfield property from the City of Spring Hill in 2021 with a vision of creating a world-class media campus. Since its official opening in 2023, the site has hosted various entertainment productions and events, and a significant portion of the Amazon Studios feature film Holland, which stars Nicole Kidman, was filmed there.

However, shifting industry dynamics have prompted the company to revise its long-term approach. While the focus on entertainment remains, the updated plan incorporates advanced digital production technologies—like LED walls and AI-powered server systems—and emphasizes a hybrid model blending physical and virtual production spaces.

Spring Hill officials expressed general alignment between the company’s revised vision and the city’s comprehensive development plan. While no final decisions were made at the June meeting, the proposals will return for further discussion and consideration at the commission’s July session.Worldwide Stages Proposes New Data Centers and Soundstages in Spring Hill Expansion

6/28: June Music on the Porch

It’s going to be a great night at Manor Hall with the Cocina food truck who will start serving at 5:30. The music opener is our local girl Kiersi Joli at 6:00, followed by the Golden Soul Revue at 7:00. Bring your family and friends to 216 Pleasant Street, questions call 931–242–2844.

Upcoming Local Events

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Thursday, June 26th

Friday, June 27th

Saturday, June 28th

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Thursday, June 26th

Brian Ashley Jones, Whiskey Alley Saloon, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mary Lou, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Todd Ciprian, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00-9:00 PM

Friday, June 27th

TBA, The Spot, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Rob Harris, Tito’s Spring Hill, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Open Mic, Grinder’s Switch, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Ben Cannon, Whiskey Alley, 6:00 - 7:45 PM
Brian and Melanie, Buck & Board, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Rett Stocstill, Grazie! Italian Eatery, 6:30 - 9:30 PM
The Tim Turner Band, McCreary’s Irish Pub & Eatery, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wynn Varble, Gordon Kennedy, & Gary Chapman, The Mulehouse, 7:30 PM
Karli & James, Puckett’s, 7:30 - 9:00 PM 
Broken by Monday, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, June 28th

Grasskickers, Keg Springs Winery, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Crossbridgers, Amber Falls Winery, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lydia Rae, Buck & Board, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Beyond the Grove, Grazie! Italian Eatery, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Lisa Law & The Fab 3, Puckett’s, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Powerplay, The Boondox, 8pm
South Bound Crows, Fozzy’s Bar & Grill, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sunday, June 29th

The Sins, Amber Falls Winery, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
CJ Conklin, Fizzy’s Bar & Grill, 4:00 - 7:00 PM
Jay Hoppus, Puckett’s, 6:00 - 7:30 PM

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