U.S. Smokeless Expands in Hopkinsville | Lexington News

U.S. Smokeless Tobacco is set to revolutionize its Kentucky operations with a major expansion in Hopkinsville, bringing over 200 new jobs and nearly doubling its current workforce there—while shuttering its Nashville plant in early 2028. The move consolidates production into a modern, cost-efficient facility, streamlining operations for brands like Copenhagen and Skoal. Governor Andy Beshear applauds the investment as a win for Kentucky’s economy and job growth, highlighting the company’s local partnerships with tobacco farmers. After evaluating multiple sites, Hopkinsville emerged as the ideal location—a decision now awaiting state incentive approval, poised to reshape manufacturing and boost regional employment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fbf2bf76b4d2c562