New National Guard armory being built in McMinnville

After more than 60 years, McMinnville’s National Guardsmen are getting a new 33,000 square foot facility. The Tennessee Military Department recently bid out and awarded a contract to construct the new Readiness Center to replace McMinnville’s 11,200 square foot armory. The original armory was built in 1957, and is the oldest and smallest armory in the Tennessee National Guard.  The Tennessee Military Department is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for a new National Guard Readiness Center along Manchester Highway between McMinnville and Morrison on Feb. 11, at 10 a.m.  The ground breaking event is scheduled to be held next to Reddick Brown Ford located at 5917 Manchester Highway. Signs will direct attendees to the event, and seats will be located on the new property.