By Alabama Public Radio / Associated Press
Montgomery AL – Gov. Bob Riley says he's disappointed Volkswagen has chosen Tennessee for an assembly plant rather than north Alabama. But Riley says he is pleased the plant will be located close to Alabama.
In a released statement, Riley said "Our congratulations go to Chattanooga and to my friend Governor Bredesen. I want to express my deep appreciation to Volkswagen for considering Alabama and selecting us as a finalist site. My thanks go to the local leaders in Huntsville and Limestone County for their
complete support throughout this very thorough selection process. Alabama is obviously disappointed our state was not selected, but we are extremely pleased this Volkswagen plant will be located close to us."
VW officials in Germany decided Tuesday to put the plant in Chattanooga, Tenn. The company had considered two sites near Huntsville, Ala., for the plant.