Smokin Oaks Organic Farms, LLC has officially filed Chapter 11 protection. The company has operated in organic livestock and crop production for more than a decade.
Case filings show several operational troubles currently facing the company, including a notable financial gap and unsecured claims of more than $1 million.
Smokin Oaks Organic Farms, LLC Files for Chapter 11
The family-owned Nashville-based company filed in bankruptcy court on May 26, 2026. Case records mention it as a small business debtor while also adding that the company is set to proceed under Subchapter V.
Subchapter V Chapter 11 filings are designed to streamline the reorganization process for small businesses.
Case filings, as shown on PACER, state that authorized representative Justin Head signed the petition prior to filing. Attorney Henry E. (Ned) Hildebrand, IV of Dunham Hildebrand Payne Waldron, PLLC, is the legal counsel for the company.
Case Filings Show Financial Strain
According to the summary of assets and liabilities listed in the petition, Smokin Oaks Organic Farms, LLC owes more than what it owns. While the liabilities are estimated to be around $3.15 million, the assets are just over $409,000.
The financial strain is further evident in the list of creditors holding the 20 largest unsecured claims. As per the list, MAD Capital Yellow Pea LLC holds the largest unsecured claim of approximately $999,000. Other unsecured creditors include the Internal Revenue Service, Cheney Brothers, Toast Capital, Wood Stabell Law, AG Direct, and more.
Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
Other document filings, as given in the Chapter 11 petition, included a statement of financial affairs. It shows the changes in the gross revenue of the company from 2024 to the filing date.
A list of equity security holders added in the petition shows that Justin Head and Lindsey Head hold 41% each of the company’s number of securities. Aaron Dendy and Twelve 20 Investments hold 12% and 6% of the company’s securities, respectively.
The company also submitted a corporate ownership statement to the court.
A summary of the petition is provided here:
- Filing Date: May 26, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-02488
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,000 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 50 and 99
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
About the Company
Since 2015, the Nashville, Tennessee-based company has focused on organic and regenerative farming practices and offering seed-oil-free food products. The company uses pasture-raised animals, chemical-free practices, soil-first farming, and nature-led pest management.
Founded by Justin Head, the company’s retail storefront offers smokehouse selections, organic pantry goods, local eggs, dairy products, specialty foods, and seasonal items.
According to its LinkedIn page, the company has a multi-generational family farm in Robertson County, where the Head family raises both animals and their feed.
The recent filing by Smokin Oaks Organic Farms, LLC outlines the mounting financial challenges affecting the company’s farm and retail operations. The court-guided proceedings are expected to drive it towards financial reorganization and maintain future operations in Tennessee.
