Texas Furniture & Appliance- Family Owned and Operated For 92 Years When the Anthomy family purchased Texas Furniture over 30 years ago, the home furnish ings store had already enjoyed a long history in Paris. But the last 30-plus years have seen tremendous change Texas Furniture & Appliance opencd its Tyler, 22, was a decathlete at TAMUC and is currently carning his Master-Level 2 tech nician certification as a diesel mechanic for Ram-Chrysler Dodge at OSU doors to customers in 1927 and has continued to furnish homes in Northeast Texas and South- east Oklahoma for 92 years. With no plans to rest, the Anthomy's have a vision of continued growth and expansion for the business Owner and President Jay Anthony said: "We have cxperienced continued and steady growth in our basiness since 1986 when my family purchased the business. We attribute our growth to our customer service. first and foremost. Our service truly sets us apart from the pack. Our product offering is huge; as a matter of fact, you won't find a larger showroom in our trade area. We continue to offer a full-service experience to our customers including highly trained and courtcous sales associates, froe delivery. professional setup and service technical school. Robert Rollerson Jimmy Tuggle 16 ears Cody. 18. is a recent graduate of North Lamar High School and is currently playing foothall at Abilene Christian University. Erin, 22 who is originally from Richmond and who is marriod to Austin, also is involved in the Austin Anthony Curtis Yates 26 years Erin Anthony Ann Foster 28 years 16 years &The professional sales team is made up of individuals with a genuine care for people... " Skilled and professional sales associates are what you will find at Texas Furniture and Appliance. Jay described the training for all of his sales team as intensive and continual family business. Erin studied at the University of Oklahoma before roceiving her bachelor's degree from TAMUC. Erin has worked at Texas Furniture and Appliance since 2018 and is involved in sales as well as design Erin recently opened ber own business, Erin Anthony Designs located inside Texas Fumiture and Appliance in downtown Paris. Erin. Anthony Designs is a full-service interior design company. Erin offers everything from helping customers pick out custom furniture to design- ing new homes and offices. "I have always believed that Paris nceded an interior design busi- ness Erin said. "I am very excited for this new opportunity." Texas Furniture & Appliance is honored to serve the greatest custom crs in the world; many are third and fourth generation customers. Texas Furnitare currently employs 13 people and has been blessed with a fam- ily of loyal and long-term associates. Ann Foster has been a valuable member of the Texas Furniture family for over 28 years and was the store manager before being called to enter nursing, When asked what customer service meant to her, Ann long after the sale is complete." Jay has been involved in the furniture business since he was 19 years old. He and his wife, Kristi, both native Parisians, purchased the store from his parents, Hugh and Jean Anthony, in 1997. Kristi is a Paris High School alumnus and a graduate of ETSU, where she majored in educa- tion. Kristi was a math teacher at North Lamar until a tragic brain injury caused her to retire. Jay has served on the board of directors at the Boys and Girls Club and "We have daily sales meetings to train our sales team on product knowledge and customer service. I stress the value of being the most well- trained professional that you can be and that this is an ongoing commitment that each sales associate has to make to the customer, the company, and themselves "The professional sales team is made up of individuals with a genu- ine care for people. If you don't love pecople then you shoulMdn't be in retail Service after the sale is another area in which Texas Furniture and coached youth buseball and football for many Appliance separates itself from the pack Customer Service Rep. Logan Stowell said: "We always go above and beyond for our customers, even after the sale. If a customer has an issue with a prodact that they purchased from us. they know they can contact me directly to handle it. We do not believe in making our customers handle any warranty issue on their own. We love sending our customers home with the peace of mind knowing that they have some one on the other end who will cut through any red tape for them." Value pricing is Texas Furniture's guarantee. This is achieved through maximum price discounts. Texas Furniture's membership in the largest retail buying group in the world allows them to give their customcrs the best possible price. They obtain mega-store buying power with small store service. You probably won't find many retailers who know your name and are genainely glad to see you but that is exactly what you find at Texas Furniture & Appliance. The staff maintains this attitude by focusing daily on their No. priority, the customer. It also doesn't hurt that the staff has such a long tenure and know their customers by name "Texas Furniture offers a price guarantce which means that you can feel confident that you won't pay more for what you are purchasing. Many times customers make a purchase today and then see it on sale tomorow at the same store. We guarantee that if this happens to our cus- somers, they can always be assured that we will honor the best price." Jimmy said. The Anthony family wants to thank the amazing poople of this community for their continued loyalty to Texas Funiture and Appliance. "We love Paris and years. Jay holds a BBA from ETSU and an B. Jay and Kristi have three sons and one daughter-in-law Austin, 24. playcd bas said: "A satisficd and pleased customer and a family atmosphere with great owners is the best thing about TFA. When feeling God's call to go into nursing, it was diflicult to leave the Anthony's and Texas Furniture." Ann said. "I had been in retail for many years and had so many loyal customers and friends. I decided to stay on part time. After all these years, I still enjoy working here and love to have some of my customers and their children and grandchildren still shopping with us, three to four generations later." Curtis Yates is a friendly and familiar face on Texas Furniture's professional delivery crew. For over 26 years, Curtis has been making friends with his customers ketball at Hendrix Col- lege before graduating from TAMUC with a bachelor's degree. Austin has worked at Texas Furniture and Appliance since 2016. He handles all marketing for the busi ness as well as sales and inventory, Austin Take care of the customers and make them happy." he said. WhatI like best about TFA are my fellow employees, it's like family. Robert Rollerson who serves on the delivery crew has been a part of the family for over 16 years, Jimmy Tuggle. Texas Furniture & Appliance's general manager, has served the company with loyalty for 16 plus years as well. Jimmy has played a crucial role in the growth that Texas Furniture has experienced. especially over the past few years. If you have ever stepped foot in Texas Furniture and Appliance. then you know Jimmy by his joking attitude. willingness to go the extra mile for any customer and his vast product knowledge. Texas Furniture and Appliance has continually been named "Best Place to Buy Fumiture. Appliances and TV's" by the Reader's Choice Awards year after year. Texas Furniture offers a large selection of name beands such as La-Z-Boy, Bassett, Flexsteel. Serta, Ashley, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag. LG and more. "One thing that most people do not realize about us is that we have something for everyone." Austin said. "We offer great peomo pricing all the way up to higher end product. Whether you are looking for a basic washer or a commercial grade range, we have it all. We honestly have the largest selection of high-quality furniture, appliances and mattress sets within 75 miles of Paris." also is on the board of directors for the Love Civic Center and Keep Paris Working PAC Jay and Hugh Anthony PARIS NEWS THE are very thank ful that we get to do business here. There are some READER'S CHOICE AWARD 2019 really great things going on in our community and we are happy to be a part of this growth," Austin said. "If you need anything for your home, please stop by and see us. If we do not have it in our showroom, we will order it for you and we guarantee a fair and honest price Texas Furniture also is known for its high-quality bedding products from Serta. They cary Serta Sleep Retreat, Serta Perfect Sleeper and Serta Comfort mattresses as well as luxurious pillows and sheets. L-R: Cody, Erin, Austin, Jay. Kristi, and Tyler Texas Furniture & Appliance- Family Owned and Operated For 92 Years When the Anthomy family purchased Texas Furniture over 30 years ago, the home furnish ings store had already enjoyed a long history in Paris. But the last 30-plus years have seen tremendous change Texas Furniture & Appliance opencd its Tyler, 22, was a decathlete at TAMUC and is currently carning his Master-Level 2 tech nician certification as a diesel mechanic for Ram-Chrysler Dodge at OSU doors to customers in 1927 and has continued to furnish homes in Northeast Texas and South- east Oklahoma for 92 years. With no plans to rest, the Anthomy's have a vision of continued growth and expansion for the business Owner and President Jay Anthony said: "We have cxperienced continued and steady growth in our basiness since 1986 when my family purchased the business. We attribute our growth to our customer service. first and foremost. Our service truly sets us apart from the pack. Our product offering is huge; as a matter of fact, you won't find a larger showroom in our trade area. We continue to offer a full-service experience to our customers including highly trained and courtcous sales associates, froe delivery. professional setup and service technical school. Robert Rollerson Jimmy Tuggle 16 ears Cody. 18. is a recent graduate of North Lamar High School and is currently playing foothall at Abilene Christian University. Erin, 22 who is originally from Richmond and who is marriod to Austin, also is involved in the Austin Anthony Curtis Yates 26 years Erin Anthony Ann Foster 28 years 16 years &The professional sales team is made up of individuals with a genuine care for people... " Skilled and professional sales associates are what you will find at Texas Furniture and Appliance. Jay described the training for all of his sales team as intensive and continual family business. Erin studied at the University of Oklahoma before roceiving her bachelor's degree from TAMUC. Erin has worked at Texas Furniture and Appliance since 2018 and is involved in sales as well as design Erin recently opened ber own business, Erin Anthony Designs located inside Texas Fumiture and Appliance in downtown Paris. Erin. Anthony Designs is a full-service interior design company. Erin offers everything from helping customers pick out custom furniture to design- ing new homes and offices. "I have always believed that Paris nceded an interior design busi- ness Erin said. "I am very excited for this new opportunity." Texas Furniture & Appliance is honored to serve the greatest custom crs in the world; many are third and fourth generation customers. Texas Furnitare currently employs 13 people and has been blessed with a fam- ily of loyal and long-term associates. Ann Foster has been a valuable member of the Texas Furniture family for over 28 years and was the store manager before being called to enter nursing, When asked what customer service meant to her, Ann long after the sale is complete." Jay has been involved in the furniture business since he was 19 years old. He and his wife, Kristi, both native Parisians, purchased the store from his parents, Hugh and Jean Anthony, in 1997. Kristi is a Paris High School alumnus and a graduate of ETSU, where she majored in educa- tion. Kristi was a math teacher at North Lamar until a tragic brain injury caused her to retire. Jay has served on the board of directors at the Boys and Girls Club and "We have daily sales meetings to train our sales team on product knowledge and customer service. I stress the value of being the most well- trained professional that you can be and that this is an ongoing commitment that each sales associate has to make to the customer, the company, and themselves "The professional sales team is made up of individuals with a genu- ine care for people. If you don't love pecople then you shoulMdn't be in retail Service after the sale is another area in which Texas Furniture and coached youth buseball and football for many Appliance separates itself from the pack Customer Service Rep. Logan Stowell said: "We always go above and beyond for our customers, even after the sale. If a customer has an issue with a prodact that they purchased from us. they know they can contact me directly to handle it. We do not believe in making our customers handle any warranty issue on their own. We love sending our customers home with the peace of mind knowing that they have some one on the other end who will cut through any red tape for them." Value pricing is Texas Furniture's guarantee. This is achieved through maximum price discounts. Texas Furniture's membership in the largest retail buying group in the world allows them to give their customcrs the best possible price. They obtain mega-store buying power with small store service. You probably won't find many retailers who know your name and are genainely glad to see you but that is exactly what you find at Texas Furniture & Appliance. The staff maintains this attitude by focusing daily on their No. priority, the customer. It also doesn't hurt that the staff has such a long tenure and know their customers by name "Texas Furniture offers a price guarantce which means that you can feel confident that you won't pay more for what you are purchasing. Many times customers make a purchase today and then see it on sale tomorow at the same store. We guarantee that if this happens to our cus- somers, they can always be assured that we will honor the best price." Jimmy said. The Anthony family wants to thank the amazing poople of this community for their continued loyalty to Texas Funiture and Appliance. "We love Paris and years. Jay holds a BBA from ETSU and an B. Jay and Kristi have three sons and one daughter-in-law Austin, 24. playcd bas said: "A satisficd and pleased customer and a family atmosphere with great owners is the best thing about TFA. When feeling God's call to go into nursing, it was diflicult to leave the Anthony's and Texas Furniture." Ann said. "I had been in retail for many years and had so many loyal customers and friends. I decided to stay on part time. After all these years, I still enjoy working here and love to have some of my customers and their children and grandchildren still shopping with us, three to four generations later." Curtis Yates is a friendly and familiar face on Texas Furniture's professional delivery crew. For over 26 years, Curtis has been making friends with his customers ketball at Hendrix Col- lege before graduating from TAMUC with a bachelor's degree. Austin has worked at Texas Furniture and Appliance since 2016. He handles all marketing for the busi ness as well as sales and inventory, Austin Take care of the customers and make them happy." he said. WhatI like best about TFA are my fellow employees, it's like family. Robert Rollerson who serves on the delivery crew has been a part of the family for over 16 years, Jimmy Tuggle. Texas Furniture & Appliance's general manager, has served the company with loyalty for 16 plus years as well. Jimmy has played a crucial role in the growth that Texas Furniture has experienced. especially over the past few years. If you have ever stepped foot in Texas Furniture and Appliance. then you know Jimmy by his joking attitude. willingness to go the extra mile for any customer and his vast product knowledge. Texas Furniture and Appliance has continually been named "Best Place to Buy Fumiture. Appliances and TV's" by the Reader's Choice Awards year after year. Texas Furniture offers a large selection of name beands such as La-Z-Boy, Bassett, Flexsteel. Serta, Ashley, KitchenAid, Whirlpool, Maytag. LG and more. "One thing that most people do not realize about us is that we have something for everyone." Austin said. "We offer great peomo pricing all the way up to higher end product. Whether you are looking for a basic washer or a commercial grade range, we have it all. We honestly have the largest selection of high-quality furniture, appliances and mattress sets within 75 miles of Paris." also is on the board of directors for the Love Civic Center and Keep Paris Working PAC Jay and Hugh Anthony PARIS NEWS THE are very thank ful that we get to do business here. There are some READER'S CHOICE AWARD 2019 really great things going on in our community and we are happy to be a part of this growth," Austin said. "If you need anything for your home, please stop by and see us. If we do not have it in our showroom, we will order it for you and we guarantee a fair and honest price Texas Furniture also is known for its high-quality bedding products from Serta. They cary Serta Sleep Retreat, Serta Perfect Sleeper and Serta Comfort mattresses as well as luxurious pillows and sheets. L-R: Cody, Erin, Austin, Jay. Kristi, and Tyler