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Elder and three partners quietly opened our first store in 1969 “out in the country” just outside the city limits of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born in North Georgia and living nearby in East Tennessee for the last 25 years of his life, Elder considered the North Georgia and East Tennessee community and region his family’s and business home. Since then, we’ve expanded our company to include 32 stores throughout the region we call home.
Elder Glenn (left) and his brother Archer (right) joined their father (center) at Glenn Brothers Hardware Co. in Chickamauga, GA.
Glenn Brothers’ becomes one of the earliest stores in the Southeast to affiliate with Ace Hardware Corporation.
Glenn Brothers’ becomes one of the earliest stores in the Southeast to affiliate with Ace Hardware Corporation.
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Elder Glenn and three partners open the Highway 58 store “out in the country.” Elder serves as President.
Elder Glenn and three partners open the Highway 58 store “out in the country.” Elder serves as President.
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Cleveland store opens our sixth location and first store outside Chattanooga.
Cleveland store opens our sixth location and first store outside Chattanooga.
Elder Glenn completes an eight-year term on the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors. Elder’s son, Tom, joins the business.
Elder Glenn completes an eight-year term on the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors. Elder’s son, Tom, joins the business.
The first Georgia store opens in Rome, the location of our founder’s high school alma mater, Darlington High School.
The first Georgia store opens in Rome, the location of our founder’s high school alma mater, Darlington High School.
During the “Blizzard of 1993” all Elder’s stores remain open for business, many operating without power and with managers staying overnight for several days.
During the “Blizzard of 1993” all Elder’s stores remain open for business, many operating without power and with managers staying overnight for several days.
Elder’s enters the Knoxville market with the purchase of Myers Brothers’ Ace Hardware. Elder’s son, Grif, joins the business.
Elder’s enters the Knoxville market with the purchase of Myers Brothers’ Ace Hardware. Elder’s son, Grif, joins the business.
Tom Glenn retires as Chairman after completing a 12-year term on the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors.
Tom Glenn retires as Chairman after completing a 12-year term on the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors.
Returning to our founder’s hometown, Elder’s opens a newly constructed store in Chickamauga. Glenn Brothers’ Hardware, owned by Elder’s father, opened there in 1919 and sold in the 80’s.
Returning to our founder’s hometown, Elder’s opens a newly constructed store in Chickamauga. Glenn Brothers’ Hardware, owned by Elder’s father, opened there in 1919 and sold in the 80’s.
Elder passes away on April 11. In September, we add the “Elder’s” name to Ace Hardware to better identify ourselves as a locally-run family business.
Elder passes away on April 11. In September, we add the “Elder’s” name to Ace Hardware to better identify ourselves as a locally-run family business.
Elder’s continues it’s geographic expansion. Known for our basic hardware selection, growth is also accelerated by categories such as plants, home & gift, and online sales.
Elder’s continues it’s geographic expansion. Known for our basic hardware selection, growth is also accelerated by categories such as plants, home & gift, and online sales.
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