Hardwood production company to expand Huntland operations

Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods officials announced the company will invest $3.9 million to expand its operations in Huntland. Through the project, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods will create 25 new jobs to better support operations of the company’s new industrial-grade sawmill, increasing its Tennessee workforce by more than 20%. Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods was founded in 1993 as a small green sawmill. More than three decades later, the company has expanded to become a full-service forest products company, offering sustainably sourced, top-quality, kiln-dried Appalachian hardwoods. The company worked closely with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to better understand wood availability and ownership types, allowing for the company’s expansion. This is the company’s first expansion in Franklin County since 2017.