TENNESSEE (From news reports) -- Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest forest products companies, has selected Gallatin for a new wood products distribution center that will strengthen its ability to serve customers and manufacturing partners across the Southeast. The project represents Weyerhaeuser's first operational facility in Tennessee.

"We're proud to welcome Weyerhaeuser to Gallatin," said Gallatin Mayor Paige Brown. "Companies across the country are recognizing the advantages our city offers--from location and infrastructure to a strong workforce--and this investment further reinforces Gallatin as a place where businesses thrive."

Located on a 13.83-acre greenfield site at 615 Rappahannock Wire Road, the new facility will include 96,250 square feet of warehouse space and approximately six acres of outdoor yard storage to support inbound and outbound shipments. The industrial site's close proximity to Interstate 40 and Interstate 65 allows Weyerhaeuser to efficiently serve the rapidly growing markets of Middle Tennessee, Knoxville and surrounding states.

"Expanding our operation into Tennessee allows us to better serve customers across one of the strongest markets in the country," said Ross Theilen, Vice President of Wood Products Sales Transformation. "Gallatin stood out for its strategic location and for being a community that values strong partnerships with industry."

The Gallatin facility is expected to be fully operational before the end of 2026 and will become the 22nd location in Weyerhaeuser's distribution network, complementing operations in Richmond, Charlotte, and Atlanta while supporting the continued growth of proprietary products like Trus Joist® Engineered Lumber, Weyerhaeuser Enhanced OSB Flooring Panels, and Weyerhaeuser Framer Series™ Lumber across the Southeast.

"It has been a pleasure working with the Weyerhaeuser team as they navigated the process of selecting the best community for their expansion," said Rosemary Bates, Executive Director of the Gallatin Economic Development Agency. "We appreciate their confidence in Gallatin and value this new partnership as they grow alongside our business community."