Smith County offers a wealth of opportunities that few communities can match. We have near access to several four lane highways. Smith County has Airport access approximately 20 miles away in Jackson, and several regional airports are even closer. We are served by the Illinois Central Gulf Rail Road. Several areas of the county are already under rapid development, and plans are in the works to increase traffic through the area and provide even greater accessibility. Acres of potential industrial sites are available across the county, with a portion of this land being site ready. There are ample locations for homes and businesses as well. Smith County offers an attractive rural setting, a modest cost of living, safe communities in which to raise a family, good education and quality health care.

Some industry is located throughout the county. There are about 20 acres available in Raleigh but most of the existing industry in Smith County is located in West Taylorsville Industrial Park in Taylorsville, Mississippi. This site has a total of 100 acres though only 86 acres are available for purchase at this time. The remaining acreage can be purchased as one tract or divided into several parcels to meet any kind of manufacturers needs.

The town of Taylorsville has a solid infrastructure and assets that can meet the needs of any industrial requirements. In a broader sense, family living needs such as education, housing, health, and other services complement the abilities to meet industry needs. Smith County is a good place to locate in a pleasing countryside environment, yet with access to all the technical living requirements of today.

Taylorsville is located in the southeastern part of Smith County, approximately 20 miles east of U S Highway 49 and 21 miles northwest of Interstate 59. The Park is just off State Highway 28 and a short distance from Highway 37. Listed below are the industries located in West Taylorsville Industrial Park.
For a larger aerial photo and detailed specifications of the Industrial Park click here. (Aerial photos courtesy Mid-Mississippi Development District.)

Raleigh, Mississippi, county seat of Smith County, also has some sites available appropriate for industrial development. A large building in Raleigh, A & B Enterprises, is also available. Photo and more information are here.

The citizens of Smith County have training in a variety of jobs and skills. The rate of unemployment is steady but neither extremely high or low. Additionally, Smith County industries draw labor from surrounding counties. There is always a more than adequate supply of labor for employers paying competitive wages.

Assistance available to new industry...
It has long been the policy of Smith County, the Smith County Economic Development District, and the Towns located within Smith County to "go the extra mile" and take all legal steps to assist new and expanding industries. In the past this has included arranging financing, consulting, tax breaks, purchasing property, improving property, constructing buildings, improving roads, and utilities and providing other assistance as required by industry.

Smith County heartily welcomes any group or individual interested in our area as a prospective site for business or industrial development. Our towns and city governments are ready to help facilitate the growth of any kind of industry in Smith County.For more information, please contact in Raleigh Anthony Grayson, circuit clerk at 601 782-4751, or in Taylorsville, Mayor Larry Kelly at 601 785-6532.

 Industry located in Smith County: