Harbor Freight Tools inks deal to open at Woodson’s Mall

Harbor Freight is an American privately held tool and equipment retailer

TOP PHOTO: Becky Aiken and Rob Woodson with Woodson’s Mall announced on Thursday afternoon that Harbor Freight is coming to town.

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- “We finalized everything at 8am today,” said a smiling Rob Woodson of Woodson’s Mall. Woodson is referencing a lease agreement between the mall and Harbor Freight Tools that was wrapped up on Thursday.

“We’re really pleased to bring in another national tenant. This is good for Harbor Freight, the mall and the community,” said Becky Aiken, General Manager of Woodson’s Mall.

Harbor Freight will anchor the Jacksboro end of Woodson’s Mall where the Tennessee Department of Human Services offices are located. “It will really change the entire look of the mall,” said Aiken.

Harbor Freight offers quality tools at affordable prices, according to Woodson. He said Harbor Freight carries tools for automotive, power tools, generators and engines, hand tools, lawn and garden tools, building and construction tools, hardware and electrical.

“This has been in the works for two years. It’s quite the project. Harbor Freight will have 22,000 square feet with most of that being used for retail,” said Woodson.

Harbor Freight Tools, commonly referred to as Harbor Freight, is based at  Calabasas, California, which is in Los Angeles County. The newest tenant at Woodson’s Mall is expected to open in late 2026. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-11/21/2025-6AM-PHOTOS COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)