. . . . . . MAYFIELD, Ky. The Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, which was destroyed by the December 2021 tornado, reopened Monday on 1199 Fulton Road following roughly twoandahalf years of rebuilding. The front exterior of the new Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, on July 8, 2024. According to Brian Hobbs, a large agriculture salesman for the company, Hutson's "flagship" location is fostering growth and service from tragedy as the community heals from the disaster. Brian Hobbs stands in the showroom of the new Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, on July 8, 2024. "After something as devastating to Mayfield as the 2021 tornado, the economic impact of any business reopening in the community is paramount to success of Mayfield's future," the Hutson company said in a recent statement. Hutson John Deere established roots in Mayfield in 1989, and the new facility will bring more than 40 jobs back to the city and Graves County area. The company sells agricultural equipment like tractors, combines, seeders, planters and mowers. It also provides services like maintenance checks and repairs, replacing individual parts and soil tests from an inhouse agronomist. The new showroom in the Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, is twentyfive percent bigger. "It's really important to our company and this community because Graves County is one of the top agricultural producers of revenue in the state of Kentucky," Hobbs said. "We sell so much equipment here that I feel like we'll have a major impact on the local economy with just parts, sales and service.". Hobbs said that he anticipates renewed stability and engagement for Hutson John Deere since Mayfield was without a store between the tornado and reconstruction. He explained that Hutson John Deere "didn't have a choice but to rebuild here" because of the large, dedicated customer base in Mayfield and Graves County. Hobbs said he hopes that Hutson John Deere upholds its legacy in Mayfield by continuing to grow and serving customers with a "stateoftheart" facility. Because Hutson John Deere "started from scratch" in reconstruction, Hobbs said the new facility was modeled to maximize efficiency. The new service shop in the Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, is four times larger than its predecessor. Renovations to the original building design include a "massive" service shop that can accommodate up to 20 pieces of equipment at a time, a 40by60squarefeet training facility to demonstrate and instruct customers on various equipment, enclosed service shop for finer detailing and enclosed wash bay for cleaning equipment. The service shop is four times larger than its predecessor, while the main showroom is 25 bigger. Hobbs said the "exciting" additions improve service for the customer, such as detailing equipment to individual specifications; and heated, insulated pressure washing available anytime of the year. The new training facility in the Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield, Kentucky, is 40 by 60 square feet. "Back in the day, these are things we never had before but always dreamed of," Hobbs said. "They can make us more efficient and deliver a more quality product to the user.". Hutson's slogan is "Let's Grow Together." Hobbs said the Mayfield facility will embody that spirit by assisting the full range of the local agricultural community from large farmers to hobbyists to small landowners. "What we want to do with our customers is help them grow their business and make better decisions for their operation," Hobbs said. "We're connected to the land. We will help them connect to the land.". Currently in Paducah. Submit a News TipRequest a News Story DubSend Us Your Birthday. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:
Hutson John Deere facility in Mayfield reopens after tornado destruction with a larger, more efficient establishment offering various services to the agricultural community. The new facility brings over 40 jobs to the area and aims to support local farmers by providing top-notch equipment and services while fostering community growth.