UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K


CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant To Section 13 OR 15(d) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 19, 2016


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THE DIXIE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)



Tennessee
 
0-2585
 
62-0183370
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

475 Reed Road, Dalton, Georgia
 
30720
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(zip code)

(706) 876-5800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 15, 2016, The Dixie Group, Inc. (the Company) announced the departure of Lee Martin as President of Masland Contract and the appointment of David Hobbs as his replacement.
(b) Effective September 15, 2016, Mr. Martin resigned from his position as President Masland Contract. The final terms of Mr. Martin’s severance have not yet been determined.
(c) Effective September 15, 2016, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Hobbs to serve as President of Masland Contract. Mr. Hobbs previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations for Masland Contract. Mr. Hobbs’ compensation will be increased commensurate with his change of responsibilities from and after the date of his appointment, and he will participate in the Company’s incentive compensation program for 2016 as an executive officer.











SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:    September 19, 2016
       
THE DIXIE GROUP, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
   /s/ Jon A. Faulkner
 
 
Jon A. Faulkner
 
 
Chief Financial Officer