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Bob's Discount Furniture enters Tennessee with day of service. Furniture World News Desk on 7/29/2026 Photos Courtesy of Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN - Bob's Discount Furniture marked its entry into Tennessee with a community service initiative at the Nashville Rescue Mission's Linda & Mike Curb Women's Center. On July 29, employees from Bob's participated in a volunteer day at the center, serving lunch to nearly 400 guests and engaging with children and adults in activities such as bingo and soccer. The event concluded with the distribution of ice cream, cookies, and candy. During the event, Bob's Discount Furniture presented Nashville Rescue Mission with a $15,000 donation to support the organization's programs and services. This initiative signals the start of an ongoing partnership, including Bob's sponsorship of Tracy Lawrence's "Mission: Possible" Turkey Fry later in the year. Bob's Discount Furniture is set to open its first Tennessee locations in Franklin, Rivergate (Madison), Murfreesboro, and Clarksville over Labor Day weekend. The company stated that community engagement is a core part of its approach as it expands into new markets. About Bob's Discount Furniture Bob's Discount Furniture is a high-growth, national omnichannel retailer of value home furnishings with more than 200 showrooms across the United States. For more information, visit www.mybobs.com.

Bob's Discount Furniture eyes 2 Jacksonville locations. The Connecticut-based company appears to be entering Florida after a February IPO that raised money for expansion. * By Karen Brune Mathis * | 4:42 p.m. July 14, 2026 * | 2 Free Articles Remaining! * Business Bob's Discount Furniture Inc., which markets its stores in "Oh My Bob!" TV advertising and mailed flyers, has identified two Jacksonville locations for its entrance into the market, possibly its first stores in Florida. The city is reviewing permits for Bob's Discount Furniture in Argyle Village shopping center in Southwest Jacksonville and at River City Marketplace in North Jacksonville. Jericho, New York-based Kimco Realty Corp. is the landlord at both. Bob's Discount Furniture sells home and home office furniture, mattresses, rugs, home décor and offers design assistance. The Manchester, Connecticut-based company has stores in 26 states, but not Florida. The two Jacksonville stores are at: - Argyle Village: The city is reviewing a permit to convert a 48,060-square-foot store at 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd. at an estimated project cost of $700,000. Bob's Discount Furniture is shown on a site plan for Argyle Village in a 48,945-square-foot space next to T.J. Maxx. The space previously was a Joann Fabrics and Crafts store. Argyle Village is at southwest Interstate 295 and Blanding Boulevard. - River City Marketplace: The city has been reviewing a permit to convert a 40,526-square-foot store at 13265 City Square Drive at an estimated cost of $700,000. The city indicates the permit expired but is expected to be reactivated, and the city also is reviewing permits for four signs for Bob's Discount Furniture and Mattresses at the site at a combined estimated project cost of $8,800. Prime Installation LLC of Jacksonville is the contractor. Plans show Bob's will replace Ashley Furniture. Franklin Street Regional Managing Director Ricky Ostrofsky said July 14 that he represents Kimco at River City Marketplace. He said Ashley Furniture has a lease term through the end of 2026 and will be replaced by a single tenant, but he could not comment on the identity of that tenant. MS Consultants Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, is the architect for both Bob's Discount Furniture projects. The Bob's Discount Furniture expansion into Jacksonville could be a result of the company's launch of an initial public offering in February that is expected to support a nationwide expansion. A spokesperson for Bob's Discount Furniture was preparing a response to questions July 13 but had not returned an email with answers as of 2 p.m. July 14. Kimco Realty says it is a real estate investment trust "and leading owner and operator of high-quality, open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and mixed-use properties in the United States." Bob's Discount Furniture is shown as a tenant in Kimco Realty's presentation to investors, indicating it might pursue expansion sites in Kimco's properties. MyBobs.com says Bob's Discount Furniture is a high-growth, national retailer of value home furnishings with more than 210 showrooms, primarily in the Northeast, Midwest and West. The closest stores to Florida are more than 310 miles north in South Carolina. The site says Bob's Discount Furniture was founded in 1991. "Each local furniture store features our famous café with complimentary coffee, cookies, and ice cream - because shopping for home furniture should be fun!" The company says it has become the seventh-largest U.S. furniture chain according to the Furniture Today industry site. Bob's Discount Furniture Inc. took its stock public in February in an initial public offering. CoStar News reported in January that Bob's Discount Furniture said it has the momentum to more than double its store count to 500 locations during the next decade. There was a Bob. Bob Kaufman founded Bob's Discount Furniture and initially appeared in the commercials. Online research finds that Kaufman was replaced by a puppet version called "Little Bob." Kaufman retired in 2014 when Bain Capital bought the company.

Bob's Discount Furniture announces new Clarksville store on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Monday, July 13, 2026 Clarksville, TN - Furniture shoppers in Clarksville will soon have another major option as Bob's Discount Furniture prepares to open its first Tennessee location in the city, bringing affordable home furnishings, new jobs, and a community-focused approach to one of the region's fastest-growing retail corridors. The national retailer announced it will open a new showroom at 2821 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard, making Clarksville one of four Middle Tennessee communities selected for the company's expansion into the state. The Clarksville store is expected to celebrate its grand opening during Labor Day weekend alongside new locations in Franklin, Rivergate/Madison, and Murfreesboro. For Clarksville, the addition represents more than another furniture store. It reflects the city's continued growth as a regional shopping destination, with national brands increasingly choosing Wilma Rudolph Boulevard to reach customers from northern Middle Tennessee and neighboring Kentucky. Bob's Discount Furniture has grown into one of the nation's largest furniture retailers, operating in 27 states and generating more than $2 billion in annual sales. Tennessee will become the company's 28th state as it continues its nationwide expansion. "We couldn't be more excited to bring the Bob's to Tennessee," said Bill Barton, President and CEO of Bob's Discount Furniture. "As we continue our expansion across the country, we're thrilled to introduce Tennessee shoppers to Bob's unbeatable mix of style, quality, value, and everyday low prices for every room in the home." The Clarksville showroom will feature furniture for living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, home offices, mattresses, and more. Customers can also expect a relaxed, no-pressure shopping experience with friendly associates, complimentary coffee, cookies, candy, and other treats available in the store's café. The company is planning a family-friendly grand opening celebration beginning Friday, September 4th, 2026, at 9:30am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, entertainment, free ice cream from a local vendor, and activities designed to welcome the community. Additional special events and appearances are expected to be announced later this summer. Beyond selling furniture, Bob's Discount Furniture says community involvement will be a cornerstone of its Tennessee expansion. As part of its arrival in the Volunteer State, the retailer is launching a partnership with the Nashville Rescue Mission. Company employees will participate in a Day of Service at the organization's Women's Center, while Bob's will contribute $15,000 to support its programs. The company will also sponsor Tracey Lawrence's Mission: Possible Turkey Fry, which benefits the Nashville Rescue Mission. "We are grateful for Bob's commitment to serving our community and supporting the work of Nashville Rescue Mission," said Heather Youngs, Senior Donor Relations Officer. "Their partnership helps provide essential care and resources to men, women, and children who are hungry, hurting, and experiencing homelessness." Clarksville's close connection to Fort Campbell also made military support an important part of the retailer's expansion plans. Bob's will furnish the United Services Organization (USO) center at Fort Campbell and continue its nationwide initiative of donating $5 from every Little Bob plush toy sold through the end of the year to support the organization. "Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State for their historical commitment to military volunteerism," said Lindsay Ruszczyk, Communications, Community Outreach and PR Director. "In supporting Nashville Rescue Mission, the USO, and the many local nonprofits and schools at each grand opening, we hope we are showing Tennessee residents we are not just here to help them turn the places they live into homes they love but to also support our neighbors in need and those who serve our country." The Clarksville opening continues the steady growth of Wilma Rudolph Boulevard as one of the area's premier retail destinations, offering residents more choices while reinforcing the city's reputation as an attractive market for major national retailers. When the doors open this September, Clarksville shoppers will not only gain access to another furniture destination but also welcome a company aiming to invest in the community through charitable partnerships, military support, and local engagement from day one.