Expanding Market Reach with New Tennessee Terminal

National Cement’s newly opened Lebanon terminal marks a major step forward in serving the fast-growing Tennessee market.

Built to support the increasing demand for high-quality cement across the region, the terminal benefits from National Cement’s recent production expansion at its Ragland, Alabama plant, enabling more efficient service for Middle Tennessee’s bustling construction sector.

“Our expansion into this dynamic Tennessee market is perfectly timed with our increased production capacity at Ragland,” notes Thibault Dumortier, Chief Operating Officer.

“This checked all the boxes for us. The commissioning of the Lebanon facility will broaden our distribution in one of the Southeast’s highest-growth markets. It has all come together very nicely.”

President Spencer Weitman explained the strategic nature of the timing: “This project has been on the drawing board for some time, and we brought it together at the right place and the right time. According to industry data, home construction in Tennessee has doubled over the past decade, with cement consumption steadily increasing for ten consecutive years.

Tennessee’s ranking in the top 10 states for population growth over the last three years correlates directly with increased demand for our products. Our team has done a tremendous job executing this new initiative.”

Enhanced Accessibility

Strategically located near the intersections of I-40 and I-840, the Lebanon terminal provides easy access for last-mile trucking hauls, following a successful model set by the company’s west Nashville terminal in Dickson.

“The sales and management teams selected an ideal location in Middle Tennessee—a high-growth area for the foreseeable future,” says Jason Heathcock, Vice President of Logistics.

“We’ve made a significant commitment to this market for both long-term growth and near-term success. This placement facilitates streamlined logistics, ensuring timely deliveries for our customers. Our proximity to these major routes allows us to meet rising demand with greater efficiency while creating jobs in the community,” he says.

“It’s all about making sure we’re accessible for our customers’ logistical needs,” Heathcock notes.

Key Personnel

Darrel Goad continues as General Manager of Terminals in Tennessee, now overseeing both the Lebanon and Dickson locations.

Benji Smith, a Lebanon resident and former manager of the Dickson terminal, now leads operations at the Lebanon site, while Robert Hyatt has taken on the role of Manager at the Dickson terminal since mid-summer, allowing for seamless onboarding and training of the new Lebanon team.