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Harpeth True Value Home Center to Close After 53 Years

3/26/2026

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Harpeth True Value Home Center in Franklin, Tennessee, will permanently close on April 1, 2026, after more than 53 years of operation.
Owner Mike Outlaw cites financial pressures and a challenging retail environment as the closure's primary causes.
Efforts to find a buyer produced no agreement.
Lumber sales, which once accounted for up to 80% of revenue, declined and accelerated the downturn.

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Story summary

Harpeth True Value Home Center in Franklin, Tennessee, will permanently close on April 1, 2026, after more than 53 years of operation.
Owner Mike Outlaw cites financial pressures and a challenging retail environment as the closure's primary causes.
Efforts to find a buyer produced no agreement.
Lumber sales, which once accounted for up to 80% of revenue, declined and accelerated the downturn.