Traxion Materials will expand its tire shredding and recycling operations in Campbell County, Tennessee, through an ongoing project that includes more than $5 million in investment and 49 new jobs in Jacksboro. The expansion was announced by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and company officials. Traxion Materials already operates infrastructure covering structured tire collection, wholesale tire distribution, tire shredding and processing, and tire-derived fuel supply. The project is expected to increase the company’s recycling and upcycling activities, strengthen its regional footprint and support the continued movement of used tires into productive second-life applications rather than landfills or stockpiles.

Project brings investment and jobs to Campbell County

Traxion Materials has invested more than $5 million in Jacksboro as part of the expansion project. The company expects the investment to create 49 new jobs across the region.

Gov. Bill Lee said the project reflects continued business investment in rural Tennessee and will create opportunities for families in Campbell County. TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter said Traxion’s growth supports both business development and stronger local communities.

Expansion builds on existing tire recycling infrastructure

The company’s existing operations include structured tire collection, wholesale tire distribution, tire shredding and processing, and tire-derived fuel supply. TNECD said this infrastructure positions Traxion Materials for continued growth and increased production across its network.

The expansion will enhance the company’s recycling and upcycling processes. For the tire recycling sector, such projects can support more reliable collection and processing of end-of-life tires while creating downstream outlets for shredded tire materials and tire-derived fuel.

LaFollette facility anchors regional network

Traxion Materials is anchored by its primary facility in LaFollette, Tennessee. The company operates the Traxion Tire LifeCycle Network across Tennessee, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Through this network, Traxion works with tire retailers, automotive dealerships, manufacturers, fleet operators and logistics companies to manage the flow of used tires. The regional expansion is intended to support the company’s mission of keeping second-life tire materials in productive use.

Company targets zero-landfill approach

TNECD said Traxion is working toward a zero-landfill standard by ensuring that used tires entrusted to the company are responsibly processed, repurposed or converted into cleaner energy alternatives.

This approach links tire recycling, rubber recycling, shredding, tire-derived fuel and upcycling. It also reflects broader circular economy goals by reducing reliance on landfill disposal and creating more value from end-of-life tire materials.

State and regional partners support project

The expansion is supported by cooperation between Traxion Materials, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the East Tennessee Economic Development Agency, the Campbell County Industrial Development Board, Campbell County and the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Heidi Smith, vice president of economic development at TVA, said the organization is proud to support regional economic growth and companies such as Traxion Materials as they continue expanding in Tennessee.

Expansion strengthens domestic tire recovery capacity

The Campbell County project adds capacity to the tire recovery and processing network in the southeastern United States. By expanding shredding, processing and tire-derived fuel supply, Traxion Materials can support larger volumes of used tires moving through organized recycling channels.

The investment also shows how tire recycling companies can contribute to rural economic development while addressing waste tire management challenges. As demand grows for responsible end-of-life tire solutions, expanded regional infrastructure can help reduce stockpiling, illegal dumping and landfill disposal while supporting circular material and energy markets.

Article source: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.