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USDA-inspected processing in Walling, Tennessee
Meat and poultry processing for independent producers.
Underground Processing helps small farms, livestock producers, and direct-market businesses turn carefully raised animals into professionally processed products. Our Walling, Tennessee facility serves producers throughout Tennessee and the Southeast, offering species-specific processing options tailored to the needs of smaller operations. Our experienced team understands the work that goes into raising quality animals—and we’re committed to helping you bring that quality all the way to the customer.
A processor for small producers
Clear options. Careful handling. Dependable service.
Finding a meat processor that works with independent farms can be difficult. At our Walling, Tennessee facility, Underground Processing offers poultry, pork, lamb and sheep, goat, and rabbit processing options tailored to the species, order size, and intended use.
Depending on the species and intended use, services may be available under USDA inspection, custom processing, or another applicable program. Our team can help you identify the right path for your animals and market plans.
Processing services
Start with your species or product.
Explore species-specific meat and poultry processing services, fees, forms, and preparation guidance before contacting our Walling facility about scheduling.
Pork
Custom and USDA options, cuts, packaging, and cut-sheet guidance.
Poultry
Chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and other listed birds.
Lamb & sheep
Processing options and cut selections for regional producers.
Goat
Custom and USDA processing information and available cuts.
Rabbit
Whole, cut-up, deboning, grinding, and listed value-added options.
How to get started
Plan your processing date.
Tell us the species, approximate number of animals, estimated live weight when relevant, whether the meat is for personal use or sale, and your preferred timing.
Review the service page
Check current species information, fees, cut sheets, and available choices.
Contact scheduling
Share your quantity, intended use, and timing so we can discuss availability.
Confirm the details
Confirm the date, paperwork, preparation, cut instructions, and pickup expectations.
Understand your options
Inspection and intended use matter.
The right processing path depends on the species, product, ownership, and whether the meat is intended for personal use or sale.
Read the Tennessee guide →Regional service area
Serving Tennessee and the Southeast.
We work with producers from Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Florida. Availability and transportation needs vary, so contact the facility before making travel plans.
Business hours
Monday–Friday · 7:00 AM–3:30 PM Central
6821 Franks Ferry Rd. · Walling, TN 38587
FAQ’s
Before you schedule.
Do you work with small farms?
Yes. We focus on small farms and independent producers. Contact us with your species and quantity.
Can processed meat be sold?
Meat intended for sale generally requires applicable inspection. Requirements depend on the species, product, and market.
Which animals do you process?
Published services include poultry, hogs, goats, sheep and lambs, rabbits, and selected non-amenable birds and red meats.
When should I call?
Availability changes by species, season, and order size. Contact scheduling as early as possible.
Ready to talk processing?
Tell us what you need processed.
Whether you’re a small farm planning your next harvest or a direct-market producer looking for a dependable processing partner, we’re here to help.
(931) 330-MEAT (6328)6821 Franks Ferry Rd. · Walling, TN 38587