8-K

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): July 31, 2007

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

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

104 Nowlin Lane - Suite 101, Chattanooga, Tennessee
(Address of principal executive offices)    37421   
(zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (423) 510-7010

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 31, 2007, The Dixie Group, Inc. issued a press release reporting results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)

Exhibits

(99.1)

Press Release, dated July 31, 2007.

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:    July 31, 2007	THE DIXIE GROUP, INC.
	By: /s/ Gary A. Harmon                Gary A. Harmon Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

CONTACT:

Gary A. Harmon

Chief Financial Officer

(706) 876-5851

gary.harmon@dixiegroup.com

THE DIXIE GROUP REPORTS SECOND QUARTER, SIX-MONTH RESULTS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (July 31, 2007) -- The Dixie Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXYN) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007.  For the second quarter of 2007, income from continuing operations was $2,556,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with income from continuing operations of $1,028,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006.  Sales for the second quarter of 2007 were $84,403,000, down 4% from sales of $88,046,000 in the year-earlier quarter.

For the first six months of fiscal 2007, income from continuing operations was $2,793,000, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared with income from continuing operations of $1,953,000, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the first half of 2006.  Sales for the first six months of 2007 were $158,893,000, down 5% from sales of $167,219,000 in the prior-year period.  

During the second quarter of 2006, the Company terminated a legacy defined benefit pension plan.  Expenses related to the pension plan termination reduced income from continuing operations by $2,057,000 after-tax, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2006.

Commenting on the results, Daniel K. Frierson, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Our second quarter results reflected a 5% decline in sales of carpet products, compared with the year earlier period; however, our sales continued to outperform the carpet industry, where sales were off almost 8%.  

“Despite lower revenue and higher raw material costs, our gross margins as a percentage of net sales were 31.1%, the highest we have achieved since the second quarter of 2005.  We attribute the gross margin improvement to a better product mix, improved production quality and manufacturing efficiencies.  Raw material costs increased in early June of this year, and we raised our selling prices to recoup this higher cost.  We expect the effect of higher selling prices will be felt during the third and fourth quarters of this year.

“Sales of our new modular/carpet tile products continue to be well received in the marketplace.  Although sales of these products grew over 35% from the first quarter of 2007, this level was below our expectations.  Our order entry experience makes us optimistic that growth rates will accelerate as the year progresses.  The negative impact of this start-up operation on our second quarter results was approximately $300,000.  We continue to believe this new business will begin to make a positive contribution to our operating results before the end of the year.

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“The outlook for our commercial business continues to be favorable.  Sales in this business segment increased over 7% in the second quarter verses 2% for the industry and our year-earlier sales.  Order entry comparisons in July indicate that this business is strengthening.  Despite softness in the industry’s residential markets, we have continued to make investments to grow our business and develop new products.  The placement with retailers of our new Dixie Home and Office collection of Stainmaster® commercial products has met our expectations, and we began delivering samples of these new items to our customers in May.  Masland’s and Fabrica’s new wool product collections are on schedule to reach the marketplace later this year.  We are cautiously optimistic that conditions will improve during the last half of the y ear in the residential carpet markets we serve.”

The loss from discontinued operations was $118,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2007, compared with a loss of $84,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006.  For the first six months of 2007, the loss from discontinued operations was $184,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with a loss of $174,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the year-earlier period.  Including discontinued operations, the Company reported net income of $2,438,000, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2007, compared with net income of $944,000, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006.  For the first six months of 2007, net income was $2,609,000, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared with net income of $1,779,000, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the 2006 period.

A listen-only Internet simulcast and replay of Dixie's conference call may be accessed with appropriate software at the Company's web site or at www.earnings.com.  The simulcast will begin at approximately 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 31, 2007.  A replay will be available approximately two hours later and will continue for approximately 30 days.  If Internet access is unavailable, a listen-only telephonic conference will be available by dialing (913) 981-5533 at least ten minutes before the appointed time. A seven-day telephonic replay will be available two hours after the call ends by dialing (719) 457-0820 and entering 4936406 when prompted for the access code.

The Dixie Group (www.thedixiegroup.com) is a leading marketer and manufacturer of carpet and rugs to higher-end residential and commercial customers through the Fabrica International, Masland Carpets and Dixie Home brands.  

Statements in this news release, which relate to the future, are subject to risk factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements.  Such factors include the levels of demand for the products produced by the Company.  Other factors that could affect the Company's results include, but are not limited to, raw material and transportation costs related to petroleum prices, the cost and availability of capital, and general economic and competitive conditions related to the Company's business. Issues related to the availability and price of energy may adversely affect the Company's operations.  Additional information regarding these and other risk factors and uncertainties may be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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THE DIXIE GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(unaudited; in thousands, except earnings per share)

		Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2007		July 1, 2006		June 30, 2007		July 1, 2006
NET SALES		$	84,403	$	88,046	$	158,893	$	167,219
	Cost of sales		58,140		63,296		110,811		120,271
GROSS PROFIT			26,263		24,750		48,082		46,948
	Selling and administrative expenses		20,543		18,795		40,321		38,011
	Other operating income		(82)		(228)		(110)		(570)
	Other operating expense		144		130		269		286
	Defined benefit pension plan    termination expenses		---		3,249		---		3,249
OPERATING INCOME			5,658		2,804		7,602		5,972
	Interest expense		1,669		1,944		3,226		3,711
	Other income		(22)		(95)		(37)		(108)
	Other expense		13		50		31		54
Income from continuing operations before income taxes			3,998		905		4,382		2,315
	Income tax provision (benefit)		1,442		(123)		1,589		362
Income from continuing operations			2,556		1,028		2,793		1,953
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(118)		(84)		(184)		(174)
NET INCOME		$	2,438	$	944	$	2,609	$	1,779
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
	Continuing operations	$	0.20	$	0.08	$	0.22	$	0.15
	Discontinued operations		(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.02)		(0.01)
	Net income	$	0.19	$	0.07	$	0.20	$	0.14
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
	Continuing operations	$	0.20	$	0.08	$	0.21	$	0.15
	Discontinued operations		(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.01)		(0.01)
	Net income	$	0.19	$	0.07	$	0.20	$	0.14
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
	Basic		12,828		12,689		12,799		12,660
	Diluted		13,010		12,943		12,993		12,939

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THE DIXIE GROUP, INC.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

			June 30, 2007		December 30, 2006
ASSETS				(Unaudited)
Current Assets
	Cash and cash equivalents		$	150	$	538
	Accounts receivable, net			38,686		30,922
	Inventories			77,405		69,600
	Other			10,739		7,652
		Total Current Assets		126,980		108,712
Net Property, Plant and Equipment				99,581		98,398
Goodwill				56,852		56,960
Other Assets				14,787		13,604
TOTAL ASSETS			$	298,200	$	277,674
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	36,313	$	27,923
	Current portion of long-term debt			8,231		7,663
		Total Current Liabilities		44,544		35,586
Long-Term Debt
	Senior indebtedness			67,353		57,780
	Capital lease obligations			3,254		3,937
	Convertible subordinated debentures			17,162		19,662
Deferred Income Taxes				11,902		11,697
Other Liabilities				14,546		13,334
Stockholders' Equity				139,439		135,678
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY			$	298,200	$	277,674

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