Source: American Saddlery As pioneers headed west through the Appalachian Mountains, the banks of the Tennessee River became almost a mandatory pit stop, placing pioneers in Chattanooga frequently, and making it a popular hub for travelers. In the beginning, American Saddlery stood for hand crafted goods, which were designed to accommodate travelers. Fast forward to many ...
Why Import Debt, When We Can Produce Economic Growth?
In 2013, the U.S. lost an estimated $600 billion to foreign countries in trade losses. Almost fifty percent of the U.S. treasury debt is held in foreign hands. Our rising debt accumulated by importing goods from over seas is nothing new, we have been riding down this road for over 40 years now. This is why it ...
Warther Cutley: A Cut Above the Rest
via: Warther Cutlery Becoming familiar with his very first pocket knife at age 5, Ernest "Mooney" Warther began whittling away into wood and bone. After lots of use and soon becoming unsatisfied with store-bought knives and their inability to hold a good sharp edge, Mooney began to design and make his own knives. While making ...
Rosebud Perfume Co.
Source: Rosebud Perfume Co. Pharmacist Dr. Smith ran a small drug store in Woodsboro, Maryland, and was requested by many friends and family to produce a family salve that they could use for minor skin irritations. Faced with this challenge, Dr. Smith made a product named "Balsam of Rosebuds" which later was renamed "Rosebud Salve". As its popularity grew ...
Channellock Tools From Pennsylvania
Do you often find yourself fixing and repairing things around the house? Are you in need of quality tools that are built to withstand the rigorous test of time? Channellock may just have the right tool for the job! In 1886, George B. DeArment, who was a blacksmith by trade from Evansburg, Pennsylvania, began selling hand-forged ...
Toyota Operations in America
Since its origin in Japan, Toyota has expanded to one of their homes away from home, the United States. In 1984 Toyota began their production in the U.S., joining with General Motors to create the New United Motor Manufacturing Inc, or NUMMI. From humble beginnings in an old General Motors facility, Toyota began manufacturing their ...
Mayo Furniture Made in the Heart of Texas
American Made Furniture
Solid Wood: Customization and Attention to Detail