The Smith County Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on March 23rd for new chamber member, Ace Hardware. Ace Hardware recently opened at 531 Industrial Drive in Carthage. This store is owned by Melvin Grace, a Hermitage Springs developer. Grace also owns Ace Hardware stores in Lafayette, Tennessee, Scottsville and Edmonton, Kentucky. This newly renovated space was at one time the home of Dollar City, which was also owned by Mr. Grace. The Grace family has owned the neighboring Save-A-Lot store for approximately 30 years. Ace Hardware’s Carthage store hours are 7am – 7pm Monday thru Saturday and Sundays 10 am – 5 pm. The store and be reached by phone at 615-588-1900.
In attendance for Ace Hardware’s Ribbon Cutting were Chris Ferrell – Farm Credit Mid-America, Jim Hebert -The Candy Bar, Carthage Mayor Donnie Dennis, Melvin Grace – Store Owner, Diane Skelton -Smith County Bank, Pat Nixon- Smith County Bank, Greg Clements -Store Manager, Karen Hackett -Smith County Bank, Bill Woodard -Smith County Chamber of Commerce, Shannon Lane -Ace Hardware Team Member, Andy West -Wilson Bank & Trust, Smith County Mayor Michael Nesbitt and Seth Dillehay -J.M. Insurance.
