History of Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency, INC.
The history of Powell & Meadows is a story of hard work and good people. From our beginnings in 1894, through office moves and leadership changes, to the Powell & Meadows of today, we have remained committed to integrity, friendship, and old fashioned good service. The videos below share our agency’s story and our current team’s reflections on this rich past. We hope you enjoy learning more about your friends at Powell & Meadows.
Mr. W.T. Askew begins writing insurance policies for Home Insurance Company of New York.
Mr. Askew sells company to Sam Pickering.
Pickering & Powell is founded when Mr. Pickering is joined by Frank Powell.
After 42 years of various name changes as partners came and went, the company is given today’s current name of Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency when Mike Meadows joins.
Frank Powell retires & Mike Meadows becomes the sole owner.
Powell & Meadows moves from the old Smith County Bank Building on Main Street to a new building on 608 Main Street. The building is shared between Powell & Meadows and Carthage Flower Shop.
Gordon Oldham Insurance Agency merges with Powell & Meadows.
Powell & Meadows moves into a larger building at 910 North Main Street.
Agencies of Draper Sircy and Thomas Amonette are acquired by Powell & Meadows.
Phillip Piper joins Powell & Meadows after working for USF&G Insurance Company in Nashville and Bennett & Edwards Insurance Agency in Kingsport.
Powell & Meadows acquires 3 agencies in Lafayette, TN.
Powell & Meadows opens office in Lebanon, TN.
Phillip Piper becomes a Vice President.
Mike Meadows retires, leaving Phillip Piper President of Powell & Meadows Insurance Agency.
Raymond Edwards joins Powell & Meadows.
Ray Edwards becomes a Vice President.
In order to enhance existing life and health insurance products, as well as provide financial and investment services, Powell & Meadows acquires Underwood Financial Services.
Jernigan & Cage Insurance in Portland, TN is purchased by Powell & Meadows.
Chip Piper becomes a Vice President.
Today, Powell & Meadows has branches across Middle Tennessee operated by a highly trained and experienced staff with a combined experience of over 400 years in the insurance industry. Powell & Meadows continues to grow, thanks to the hard work and time our employees commit to providing quality service to our clients.
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