Carriage Services Inc. reported that it has purchased substantially all assets of McCammon Ammons Click Funeral Home, a long-established provider based in Maryville, Tennessee. The transaction brings Carriage Services into the Greater Knoxville market for the first time. Company officials did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.
Shares of Carriage Services (NYSE:CSV) rose approximately 3% in after-hours trading following the announcement.
McCammon Ammons Click has operated in the Greater Knoxville area for more than 100 years, serving local families and the surrounding community. The acquisition is presented by Carriage Services as consistent with the company’s emphasis on purposeful growth and geographic expansion within Tennessee.
Management comment
Steve Metzger, President and Chief Operating Officer of Carriage Services, said the purchase aligns with the company’s strategic focus on purposeful growth and expands its presence across the state. No additional commentary or detail on integration plans was provided in the announcement.
Company footprint
As of May 27, 2026, Carriage Services operates 155 funeral homes across 24 states and maintains 28 cemeteries in 9 states. The company offers funeral and cemetery services along with related merchandise throughout the United States.
Market and transactional details
The acquisition adds a locally recognized funeral home to Carriage Services’ portfolio but leaves several specifics unreported in the public release, including purchase price, expected timeline for integration, and any operational changes planned for the Maryville location. The announcement did not specify whether the existing staff or management at McCammon Ammons Click will remain in place following the transfer of assets.
Investors reacted positively in extended trading, reflecting a short-term market response to the company’s expansion into a new metropolitan area. Beyond the immediate stock movement, the company’s broader footprint and service offerings remain as previously reported.
Summary of facts
- Carriage Services acquired substantially all assets of McCammon Ammons Click Funeral Home in Maryville, Tennessee.
- Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
- Carriage Services reported operating 155 funeral homes in 24 states and 28 cemeteries in 9 states as of May 27, 2026.
- Shares of Carriage Services increased about 3% in after-hours trading following the announcement.