Articles

News jobs are coming to Southeast Tennessee as a result of efforts by Allan Jones and his team. Watch the video here. Read the Full Article from “wrcbtv.com”

Margaret Duggan was the first employee hired at what was then known as Cleveland Credit Exchange by Bill Jones, father of Allan Jones. After her recent passing, Allan spoke to the Cleveland Daily Banner to share his memories. [Link to the article published on “ClevelandBanner.com”]

Millions of dollars of new equipment and 70 new employees later, the Hardwick Clothes family recently gathered to celebrate the company’s 135th anniversary with a ceremonial tree planting, cake and punch, and an optimistic outlook on what is to come. Allan Jones was present for the special event. Read the Full Article from “ClevelandBanner.com”

Allan Jones, who wrote the city of Cleveland’s original shade tree ordinance, recently made a surprise appearance before the tree board in an effort to save some beloved trees from destruction. Read the Full Article from “ClevelandBanner.com”

The Tennessee Board of Regents’ Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy was recently given to Allan Jones for his generosity to Cleveland State. It was the first time in history the award had been given locally. [Link to the article published on “ClevelandBanner.com”]

John Morgan, Tennessee Board of Regents chancellor, awarded Allan Jones with the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Philanthropy for his donations and his volunteer efforts in raising funds for Cleveland State recently. [Link to the article published on “Chattanoogan.com”]

The program for Cleveland State Community College’s 2015 recent commencement exercises listed more than 400 who would receive their degrees and certificates. It also listed the commencement speaker – Allan Jones. Jones had no idea that before the morning was over, he would join the CSCC graduating class of 2015. Read the Full Article from…

Graduates at Cleveland State Community College on May 4, 2015 were scheduled to hear legendary businessman Allan Jones offer his advice on life. [Link to the article published on “Chattanoogan.com”]

Allan Jones recently announced that Hardwick Clothes has signed a contract with one of the “most sought-after and best-known designers” in the country to produce 65,000 suits, more than doubling the plant’s production volume. [Link to the article published on “TimesFreePress.com”]

Journalist Dan Casey was on site recently as Allan Jones and others gathered to witness the unveiling of a historic marker placed in honor of the victims of one of Virginia’s most horrific train accidents. [Link to the article published on “Roanoke.com”]