Thompson Machinery | Your Local Cat® Dealer in TN & MS

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Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

SCHEDULE YOUR HYDRAULIC CYLINDER SERVICE TO RECEIVE 30% OFF PARTS AND 10% OFF LABOR!* WE HAVE THE SOLUTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR Contamination causes as much as 85% of…

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INVENTORY ON THE GROUND Exclusive offer to own your machine — and the competition. Choose from two great options: 4.99% FOR 48 MONTHS + CVA Reduce monthly ownership…

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The time is right for savings on Cat Compact Track Loaders and Cat Mini Excavators! We are excited to announce that we currently have CAT 299D3 Compact Track…

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Fluid Filters Special

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Trade Association Discounts

Association members and event attendees save up to $2,750 on your next purchase of new qualifying Cat machines. Including: , Skid Steer Loaders, Compact Track Loaders, Multi Terrain Loaders, Compact…

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What We Offer

For over 75 years, Thompson Machinery has been committed to offering the best in equipment, as well as the most complete, most innovative, customer support services. Founded in Nashville in 1944, Thompson Machinery is the exclusive Caterpillar dealer for Middle Tennessee, West Tennessee, and North Mississippi.

Thompson Machinery serves the broad range of needs for customers in a geographically diverse territory, which encompasses construction, forestry, mining, industrial, governmental and agricultural operations. Additionally, our Thompson Power division serves trucking, marine, and power generation businesses throughout the area and beyond.

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Vision

To be the best Cat dealer, period.

Mission

Superior Services. Lasting Relationships. Stronger Communities.

Values

Thompson Machinery is committed to honesty, integrity, respect, safety, high quality, and positive attitude.

Welcome to Thompson Machinery

Welcome to Thompson Machinery! Since 1944, Thompson has provided equipment solutions to the construction, power generation, and agricultural industries.

Thompson Machinery provides sales, leasing, and rentals, plus parts and service, for the entire Caterpillar product line. We also offer the products of many other manufacturers to meet the needs of specific industries.

Throughout Thompson’s territory, which encompasses middle and western Tennessee and northern Mississippi, we meet our customers’ needs completely and efficiently at 19 branch store locations. With our large new and used equipment inventory, extensive parts inventory and full service capabilities, Thompson is uniquely qualified to satisfy your needs. We call it the “Thompson Advantage”, and our quality products and knowledgeable people are ready to help you succeed.

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Summit Constructors is located in Nashville, Tennessee and has been providing site utility and grading services to the Middle Tennessee area since 1987. Their projects vary in size and range from commercial, residential, municipal, industrial, educational and hospitality sites. Check out the partnership between Summit Constructors, Thompson Machinery, and Caterpillar Financial!

— Summit Constructors

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates—primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel—and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. Check out how the Thompson Machinery team supports their operations and keeps their Cat machines at maximum productivity!

— Vulcan Materials Company

Watch the video above to learn how the Smith County Landfill in Carthage, TN increased their up-time by 90% and achieved greater compaction after adding the Cat 836K Landfill Compactor to their operation. Plus, with the parts availability and superior service from Thompson Machinery, the landfill is on track to last longer and generate greater revenue.

— Smith County Landfill

Watch the video above to learn how Bi-County Solid Waste Management in Clarksville, TN added 2-3 years to its landfill's lifespan due to Cat equipment compaction rates and advanced GPS technology. The landfill utilizes two Cat 836K Landfill Compactors, one 826K Landfill Compactor, and five Cat 972M Wheel Loaders to maintain its daily operations and reach its target productivity.

— Bi-County Solid Waste Management

“Build up the people first, then the rest will come.” RAWSO is a heavy civil contractor located in Murfreesboro, TN. Their motto, “Build Better,” is seen in all the work that they do. Schools, multi-family complexes, airports, and more: each project shows off the careful planning and effort that they pour into their work.

— RAWSO Constructors

“Let’s recycle today so that we can have a brighter, cleaner tomorrow.” Since 2014, Rockwood has always taken their responsibility to their customers very seriously. “I want our customers to have a sense of belonging when they work with Rockwood,” says Charles Hartsell, Chief Operating Officer at Rockwood.

— Rockwood Sustainable Solutions

“I want to make sure that when the job gets done, the job gets done right.” Jose Mendez, owner of JM Landscaping & Grading, has worked in landscaping for most of his life. He began mowing grass when he got out of high school and quickly realized he loved the work. That love for the job has lasted throughout his life, and now he owns his own landscaping business

— JM Landscaping & Grading

“JSJ Construction is just a small family group, a company who started from the ground up.” James Rich had been working in the construction business for some time before deciding that his family needed a change of pace. He had initially worked for a different company, but the constant travelling made life difficult as his children were growing up and having children of their own

— JSJ Construction Company

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Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

Great Payback Event

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CAT CARD FINANCING

Fluid Filters Special

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What We Offer

Vision

Mission

Values

Welcome to Thompson Machinery

Hear From Our Customers

— Summit Constructors

— Vulcan Materials Company

— Smith County Landfill

— Bi-County Solid Waste Management

— RAWSO Constructors

— Rockwood Sustainable Solutions

— JM Landscaping & Grading

— JSJ Construction Company

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