TWO FOUNDERS.
ONE STANDARD.
Thompson & Smith Industries is a veteran-owned Tennessee manufacturing company built around precision machining, straightforward communication, and a shared commitment to doing the work right.
Built on experience.
Guided by principle.
Founded in late 2025, TSI brings together two hands-on manufacturing leaders with complementary backgrounds in military service, precision machining, and quality-focused operations.
Our Christian faith shapes the values behind the business: integrity, honesty, respect, responsibility, and service. These principles guide how we treat customers and how we approach the work entrusted to us.
We are committed to responsible, domestic manufacturing and deliberate growth driven by real customer needs.
Meet the people behind the machines.
Direct leadership. Technical accountability. A personal stake in every customer relationship.
Levi Thompson
Levi brings experience spanning U.S. Air Force service, military weapons systems, gunsmithing, and precision manufacturing. His hands-on leadership emphasizes disciplined execution, honest capability representation, and long-term customer relationships.
Travis Smith
Travis brings extensive machining and aerospace manufacturing experience, formal technical education, and a U.S. Department of Labor journeyman credential. He leads shop operations with a focus on process control, quality, and repeatable results.
Principles you can do business with.
Honest capability
We assess the requirements, communicate limitations, and make commitments we can stand behind.
Process-minded work
Sound planning, suitable processes, inspection, and attention to detail underpin our approach.
Direct communication
Customers work with people who take responsibility for the outcome and value long-term trust.
Let’s discuss what you’re making.
From a prototype to a repeat small-batch component, we’d welcome the opportunity to review your requirements.