Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas issued a statement regarding the announcement that Dixie Specialty Fibers is shuttering their manufacturing facility in the Town of Trion’s Industrial Park.  The mayor said that he realized that the decision to close the facility was a difficult one.  The mayor said that the transition during the closing has been “very smooth”.  The mayor added that Dixie is actively seeking a buyer to purchase the facility.  You can read the full press release from Mayor Thomas below: