Name of Business: McClary Ford-Lincoln-Mercury



Location:

1104 U.S. 72, Athens



Date established:

November 2007



Owner:

Jim McClary III



Sales Manager:

Tommy Smith



Telephone:

(256) 232-4242



Hours of operation:

Sales operation hours are 8:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Service operation hours are 7:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 8 a.m. until noon on Saturdays.





Describe what your business offers:

McClary Ford-Lincoln-Mercury offers new and used automotive cars, trucks and SUVs. They also offer vehicle service and parts.



Brief history of business:

McClary Ford-Lincoln-Mercury has been open for almost one year.

The business was bought and established with the goal to make it a local friendly business to contribute to the community. Working with area schools and organizations have aided in the business’ success, Smith said.



Owner’s background:

Jim McClary III was born and raised in Limestone County. He graduated from Athens High School and then the University of Alabama. His family has been in the tire and service business since the 1930s.



Sales Manager’s background:

Tommy Smith has 26 years experience in the automotive industry and managing dealerships in North Alabama.

Smith was born and raised in Athens. He is a graduate of Clements High School.