Federally inspected establishment
EST. M8066EST. P8066James Meat Co, Inc
Doing business as JMC Meats
USDA-inspected hog slaughter and meat processing plant in Cookeville, Tennessee.
1644 Clemmons Rd, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 · Putnam County
At a glance
- ·Federal establishment numbers M8066 and P8066, listed for both meat slaughter and meat processing.
- ·Hogs are the only species reported to FSIS as slaughtered under inspection.
- ·FSIS size class small; slaughter volume category 3.0, above the under-1,000-head tier.
- ·Grant of inspection date on file is July 15, 2021.
- ·No website on file; details beyond the federal record are not yet documented.
About James Meat Co, Inc
James Meat Co, Inc, doing business as JMC Meats, operates at 1644 Clemmons Rd in Cookeville, Putnam County, Tennessee. The plant holds federal establishment numbers M8066 and P8066 and is listed with USDA FSIS for meat processing and meat slaughter, with a grant of inspection date on file of July 15, 2021. FSIS classifies the establishment as small.
The only species reported to FSIS as slaughtered under inspection is hogs. The plant falls in FSIS slaughter volume category 3.0, indicating a volume above the smallest tier of under 1,000 head per year. No custom-exempt activity is reported in the federal record, so the listing reflects inspected work rather than custom slaughter for an owner's personal use.
No website is on file for this establishment, and the available secondary listings repeat only the name, address, and phone number. Details beyond the federal record, including hours, pricing, booking practices, retail sales, and ownership history, are not yet on file. A farmer or household buyer should contact the plant directly at (931) 372-2900 to confirm what services are available.
This profile is written from the federal record. Details beyond it are not yet on file. Operators can add them here.
Services
- Hog slaughter under federal inspection
- Meat processing under federal inspection
Species under inspection
Products and retail
No retail products on file.
For farmers and ranchers
The federal record lists this establishment for both meat slaughter and meat processing, with hogs as the only species reported slaughtered under inspection. FSIS reports no custom-exempt activity, meaning the plant's listed slaughter work is federally inspected rather than custom-exempt. Booking procedures, scheduling lead times, minimums, kill fees, cut and wrap charges, and whether other species are handled are not stated in any source on file. Producers should call (931) 372-2900 to confirm current practice.
James Meat Co, Inc operates under a federal grant of inspection, so product from this plant can be sold anywhere in the United States, which matters if you sell online or across a state line. FSIS does not list a custom-exempt activity for this plant.
For households
No source on file describes a retail counter, halves or quarters, bundles, delivery, shipping, or online ordering. Products carrying the establishment's marks of inspection would be produced under federal inspection at the Cookeville plant, but whether the public can buy directly is not stated. Contact the plant at (931) 372-2900 for current information.
If you are buying a half or quarter animal, the plant is where the animal is processed; the farm sells you the animal. Read how to buy a half cow for the sequence and the math.
Questions about James Meat Co, Inc
What animals does this plant slaughter?
Does the plant do custom slaughter for farmers who want meat for their own use?
What are the hours, and is there a retail store?
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Federal record
- Activities
- Meat Processing; Meat Slaughter
- Grant on file
- July 15, 2021
- Size class
- Small
- Slaughter volume
- Medium volume
Source: USDA FSIS MPI Directory (2026-09-01 edition) and the FSIS Establishment Demographic Data supplement. Verify at the FSIS directory. LocalMeat.org is not affiliated with FSIS or with this establishment; listing is not an endorsement.
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