Tad Derrickson: TN Tree

In this episode of Sawmill Business Podcast, we talk with Tad Derrickson of TN Tree. Tad talks about his early exposure to trees, what his most important tools are for growing his business, and what the future looks like for him. He’s an incredibly positive man, who does great work, and is amazing at promoting himself and his business. Full Disclosure: Tad is a client of Sawmill Business, we did his website and logo for him. Check out his rapidly growing instagram account and take notes.

Top is off. There was a chimney in the top of the log that allowed water into the log. You can see the pond of water to the right. Really nice color and grain! Some of these slabs will be for sale. #liveedge #slabwood #alaskanmill #chainsawmill #lucasmill #portablesawmill #urbanlumber #nashville #tennessee #sawmillbusiness

A photo posted by Tad Derrickson (@tntree_) on Aug 18, 2016 at 4:48am PDT

Say hello to a Oakmeal cookie. #liveedge #slabwood #chainsawmill #alaskanmill #lucasmill #portablesawmill #urbanlumber #nashville #tennessee #sawmillbusiness

A photo posted by Tad Derrickson (@tntree_) on Aug 16, 2016 at 2:39pm PDT

Very excited to have been asked by @chopnashville to help out in the milling of these two beasts. They are Red Oak, the log on the right is 86″ in diameter. The sister log on the left is 72″. The tree was a selective removal, sigh, and now will be repurposed into beautiful live edge slabs. This will require some unique equipment and plenty of ingenuity. #liveedge #slabwood #alaskanmill #chainsawmill #nashville #tennessee #sawmillbusiness #urbanlumber

A photo posted by Tad Derrickson (@tntree_) on Aug 15, 2016 at 7:10am PDT

So here is a different perspective on milling with the Lucas. #lucasmill #portablesawmill #tennessee

A video posted by Tad Derrickson (@tntree_) on Jul 25, 2016 at 9:25am PDT