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Lumber Liquidators Announces $32.4M Lawrenceburg Move, Bringing 76 Jobs

Issue #699

April 02, 2026

In this What’s Up Columbia issue…

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📰 Lumber Liquidators Announces $32.4M Lawrenceburg Move, Bringing 76 Jobs

📰 Remembering Retired Maury County Public Schools Superintendent, Eddie Hickman

🗓 List of Upcoming Events

🎵 This Week’s Live Music

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Lumber Liquidators Announces $32.4M Lawrenceburg Move, Bringing 76 Jobs

Lawrence County just landed a $32.4 million investment — and 76 new jobs to go with it.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Lumber Liquidators officials announced Tuesday that the company will relocate its corporate headquarters and warehousing operations to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, from Richmond, Virginia.

Lumber Liquidators will create 76 jobs and invest $32.4 million in Lawrence County. The project will improve the company’s supply chain operations by aligning shipping schedules and distribution efforts with its parent company, F9 Brands, which currently operates in Lawrenceburg under the brand, Cabinets To Go.

Lumber Liquidators was founded in Boston in 1993 as a seller of all types of building materials. By 1996, the company was specializing in hardwood flooring and, today, operates more than 200 stores across the U.S.

“Tennessee’s business climate is strengthened by the trusted brands that choose to call the Volunteer State home, and I am proud to welcome Lumber Liquidators to Lawrenceburg,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “This relocation will create greater opportunity for families across the region, and our highly skilled workforce will serve their business well.”

Tom Sullivan, founder and chairman of Lumber Liquidators, said the move builds on the company’s existing presence in Lawrenceburg.

“After moving our Cabinets To Go distribution and headquarters to Lawrenceburg in 2016, we found Tennessee to be a great place to operate a growing business,” Sullivan said. “We are excited to now add Lumber Liquidators national distribution to the area, which will bring our two brands together into one location, providing greater operational efficiency and allowing us to continue to offer customers the best price on cabinets and flooring.”

“We are proud to deepen our ties to Tennessee and look forward to growing along with our neighbors here in Lawrenceburg,” he added.

State and local leaders echoed that sentiment, calling the project a strong sign of continued confidence in Lawrence County’s workforce and pro-business environment.

The relocation further cements Lawrenceburg’s role as a growing hub for distribution and operations in southern Middle Tennessee - and brings another nationally recognized brand to the region.

Remembering Retired Maury County Public Schools Superintendent, Eddie Hickman

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Retired Maury County Public Schools Superintendent, Eddie Hickman, has passed away. Mr. Hickman was a longtime educator, coach, and administrator who devoted his life to the students and schools of Maury County. A native of the community he would one day lead, Hickman built a career that spanned more than four decades in Maury County Public Schools, leaving a lasting impact on both academics and athletics across the district. 

Hickman was a product of Maury County Public Schools, attending Highland Park Elementary School and Whitthorne Junior High School before graduating from Columbia Central High School in 1969. He continued his education at Columbia State Community College and later earned a bachelor’s degree in health, physical education, and recreation from Lipscomb University in 1973. He received a master’s degree in administration from Trevecca Nazarene University, preparing him for leadership roles in education.

He began his career in 1973 at Hampshire Unit School as a teacher and coach, working with both boys’ and girls’ basketball teams. Over the years, he served in multiple schools across the district, including Mt. Pleasant High School and Whitthorne Junior High School, where he taught science and physical education while continuing to coach. In 1988, Hickman returned to Columbia Central High School, where he spent 16 years serving as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, and ultimately principal. In 2004, Hickman was named Director of Schools for Maury County Public Schools. Under his leadership, the school system grew and strengthened its academic and extracurricular programs.

Hickman was known for his hands-on leadership style and strong presence throughout the district. He regularly attended school and athletic events, supported fundraising efforts, and worked closely with the Maury County Public Schools Board of Education to advocate for students, teachers, and programs. One of his notable contributions was strengthening middle school athletics by requiring all programs to join the Tennessee Middle School Athletic Association, helping create consistency and opportunity for student-athletes.

Hickman also supported initiatives that benefited both students and staff. He was involved in community partnerships such as the “Strive to Drive” program, which rewarded students for achievement and engagement, and he advocated for equitable support for all school employees, including proposing financial bonuses to ensure fairness among staff.

Athletics remained a cornerstone of Hickman’s legacy. Having been a student-athlete himself, he spent approximately 40 years involved in school sports as a coach, administrator, and supporter. He emphasized sportsmanship, discipline, and integrity, holding both athletes and coaches to high standards regardless of wins or losses.

Hickman left a legacy defined by commitment, leadership, and a deep connection to the community he served. His influence could be seen not only in the success of Maury County Public schools, but also in the generations of students, athletes, and educators whose lives he helped shape.

The family will visit with friends at the Columbia Central High School Event Center on Friday, April 3, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. A private family burial will follow.

Upcoming Local Events

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🎵 This Week’s Live Music

Friday, April 3
Michael Forkuo of Pardon The Rebels - Buck & Board, 6–8 PM
Chief Smiley Ricks & The C-Town Specials - Daniel’s Barber Shop on the Square, 6–7:30 PM
Nkahootz - Grinder’s Switch, 6–9 PM
First Fridays with The Fletcher Brothers - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
The 77 Experience - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
Live on the Square - Smith & Gone - Puckett’s Upstairs, 8:30–10 PM

Saturday, April 4
Grasskickers - Amber Falls Winery & Cellars, 3–7 PM
The Prickly Pair - Puckett’s, 7:30–9 PM
Twilight Train - The Mulehouse, 8 PM
Stranger Than Fiction - Embers, 8–11 PM

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