Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods

Our CFO, Claire Getty, spent yesterday at the Tennessee State Capitol advocating for the forest industry, engaging with legislators, and connecting with industry leaders to support the future of wood products. Way to go, Claire!?#TennesseeHardwoods

Celebrating the accomplishment of one of our brilliant young family members! We're so proud of Claire Getty, whose essay on the value of non-food agriculture—from forest products to clothing and fuel—earned her first place in the Franklin County Farm Bureau essay contest and a chance to connect with UT Institute of Agriculture's Vice Chancellor, Dr. Keith Carver. Now advancing to the state-level Farm Bureau contest, Claire will continue sharing about our industry with the state. Congratulations, Claire! ??

Exciting day at the new tie mill sawing our very first crosstie! This milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter at Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, as we invest in increasing production of a wood product that plays a critical role in the growth of both our business and railroad systems across the country. A big thank you to our team for their hard work and dedication in making this moment possible. Here’s to many more crossties to come! ??

Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods wishes our friends and partners in China a Happy Lunar New Year! ???? May this year bring prosperity, success, and strong partnerships. Thank you for choosing quality Appalachian hardwoods—we look forward to continuing to grow together. 新年快乐!

Honoring an employee who hit a big milestone with us— Forrester Wall has officially been on our team for 10 years! As our Log Scaler and Log Yard Manager, Forrester has been an integral part of our operation for an entire decade. His expertise on the log yard ensures we stay on top of our timber inventory and get everything ready for the sawmill. We’re so grateful for Forrester’s hard work and dedication to our work family.

Quality lumber production requires a commitment to the lumber grading process. In 1898, the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) was founded to create a uniform grading system for hardwood lumber. As a NHLA certified business, we invest heavily in our grading process. Lumber grading is a standardized process that categorizes wood into groups based on its quality, strength, and appearance. The grade of lumber determines how it will be used and its price. Determining the grade helps us: → Guarantee the strength and integrity needed for your project → Provide consistent quality with every board → Maximize the value of every log → Minimize waste and promote sustainable practices → Meet industry compliance standards With our dedication to precise grading, we aim to give our customers exactly what they need for their project. We are grateful for our team of lumber graders who make this possible. ?? #ProducedinTennessee #LumberGrading

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. ??

Join our team as a full-time General Administrator! We are seeking an organized and proactive individual to support our daily office operations in Huntland, TN. This role is essential to keeping our business running smoothly, providing administrative support across teams, greeting visitors, managing office expenses, and handling bookkeeping. If you’re detail-oriented, have strong communication skills, work well with others, and are ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. → Qualifications: 2+ years of admin experience, high school diploma (or equivalent) or bachelor's degree, proficiency in Microsoft Office, basic bookkeeping knowledge, able to work both independently and part of a team, familiar with office equipment, and excellent organizational skills. Apply today to join our work family! Link for more details: https://lnkd.in/gewDBVRs ??

Wood products provide essential building material to so many industries. All of the logs you see here will be used as railroad crossties. ?? Hardwood trees such as red oak, white oak or mixed tie logs (gum, sycamore, hackberry, maple, elm, and locus) are used for crossties. These species offer the durability and resistance to wear and tear that railroad tracks need.

We had the pleasure of welcoming junior and senior high school students from Huntland School for a tour of our sawmill! It was an exciting day showcasing the career paths available right here in our community. Through the Work-Based Learning Program with Franklin County Schools, as well as summer internships and after-school/weekend employment, students have the opportunity to work with us and develop their professional skills. We’re honored to show students the bright futures available in the hardwood industry. ??