The Dixie Group, Inc. (DXYN) 8-K Other Events

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): March 15, 2010

                                                                      

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) 510-7000

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Item 8.01

Other Events.

On March 12, 2010, The Dixie Group received its anticipated IRS tax refund in the amount of approximately $6.7 million.  The tax refund was received principally as a result of recent changes in federal tax law which extended the term for net operating loss carrybacks to 5 years.

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:    March 15, 2010	THE DIXIE GROUP, INC.
	By: /s/ Jon A. Faulkner      Jon A. Faulkner Chief Financial Officer