Food company to expand with new Morristown facility

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) officials announced the company is expanding its presence in Tennessee with a new facility in Morristown. PFG is investing approximately $33.2 million, allowing the company to create 37 new jobs as part of its growth in Morristown. The expansion better supports PFG’s growing customer base by creating additional jobs in the local market. PFG’s facility is located at 5262 Air Park Blvd. PFG has more than 150 locations across North America with five broadline foodservice locations in Tennessee including Morristown, Johnson City, Knoxville, Lebanon and Nashville. The company’s roots date back to 1885 when the founder began selling groceries for a wholesaler in Richmond, Virginia. The company officially became PFG in 1987.