Atlas Bolt
Atlas Bolt & Supply is a Chattanooga-based supplier of bolts, fasteners, tools, safety equipment, and industrial supplies, serving the area for over 50 years.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Atlas Bolt & Supply, also known as Atlas Bolt, is a local, Vietnam-Veteran owned and operated company that has served the Chattanooga area for over 50 years. It offers a vast selection of fasteners, hand and power tools, fall and safety protection, and the innovative Wonder Boot. The company began on April 1, 1969, under Al Walker and Barry Underwood. Vietnam Veteran Charles Stansell joined in 1976, became manager, and purchased the business in 1998. The company remained at its original location on 615 East Main Street until 2016, when it moved to Rossville Boulevard. Renamed Atlas Bolt & Supply Inc. in 2015, it broadened its product lines. In 2023, Stephen Stansell became president.
History
Atlas Bolt & Supply began on April 1, 1969, under Al Walker and Barry Underwood. Vietnam Veteran Charles Stansell joined the company in 1976, becoming the manager before purchasing the business in 1998. The company remained at its original Chattanooga location on 615 East Main Street until 2016, when growth prompted a move to Rossville Boulevard. Renamed Atlas Bolt & Supply Inc. in 2015, the company broadened its product lines and continued expanding. In 2023, Stephen Stansell became president, carrying forward the family’s legacy of growth and innovation.
Products and positioning
Product categories. Bolts · Fasteners · Hand tools · Power tools · Safety equipment · Industrial supplies · Building materials · Abrasives
Flagship businesses
- Wonder Boot
Sources
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