Payne Chevrolet: A Transient Look At Over 90 Years In Robertson County
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – Payne Chevrolet has been a staple in Springfield, Tennessee since 1926, enduring the Nice Melancholy and thriving all through the years in three completely different places in Robertson County. No matter their location, the care and assist they feed again into the neighborhood have been the identical since their starting. “Our first location was established in 1926 in downtown Springfield, TN on Major Road,” mentioned Alex Payne, and great-grandson of Byram Payne who’s at present appearing because the agency’s Digital Advertising and marketing Supervisor. “That is the place the present playground/car parking zone is for Springfield Baptist Church. The lot was a really tiny area, so we have been solely there for a number of years till 1928.”
“As soon as a bit of growth was needed, our subsequent location was on Locust Road, the place the present Robertson County Senior Middle is positioned. The enterprise expanded to 2 completely different buildings, one for service and one for gross sales showroom and workplace areas, to extend productiveness. Regardless of the effectivity between the 2 buildings, the area maxed out round having 30 automobiles accessible at any time. So on account of elevated enterprise, the necessity arose but once more for an excellent greater space. So in 1969 we constructed a brand new constructing with extra lot area and moved into our present and ultimate location at 2807 Memorial Blvd. in Springfield, TN.
“Payne Chevrolet was began by Mr. Byram Payne in January of 1926. With some assist from his brother Van, the 2 managed the enterprise collectively for a number of years till Byram finally purchased him out fully. Byram made it a household enterprise and introduced in his two sons to assist out: Don and Bobby Payne. He was succeeded by his two sons and so they managed the dealership for quite a lot of years till Don’s sons took over.
“At present, we’re in our THIRD era of household possession with Jeff and David Payne on the helm. They’ve been co-owners and sellers since 1977 and 1985, respectively, and are persevering with the household legacy. When you’ve got kinfolk from Springfield, or within the neighboring cities surrounding it, you’ve gotten heard concerning the high quality care from Payne Chevrolet. We assist many native colleges and companies, permitting us to pour a reimbursement into the city the place now we have been positioned for over 90 years.”
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