It's the largest employer in Monterey. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he is working with city leaders and state workforce development officials to help the employees. "Everybody's in shock ...

According to Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter, 433 people will affected by the closure. “The plant has been a part of Monterey and Putnam County’s economy for many years, Mayor Porter said.

January was another steady month for construction in Putnam County, according to a report issued this week by County Mayor Randy Porter.

Several Middle Tennessee communities have been blindsided by corporations shutting down plants and distribution centers. In all, more than a thousand Tennesseans are losing their jobs.

Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he is working with city leaders and state workforce development officials to help the employees. "Everybody's in shock, there was no warning," Porter said.