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Jim retires at 84, but is still the Chairman of the Board. The Kimball’s team’s greatest pleasure is to work together to serve our patrons, friends, and the community with world-class brands and service, built with hometown Southern hospitality.

Kimball’s, while one of Knoxville’s oldest companies, has embraced the most advanced computer systems, including  3-D Printers, Computer Automated (CAD/CAM) design, and computerized engraves. Kimball’s has tried to continually grow and develop, putting service above all else.

Management moves the store from 428 South Gay Street to 6464 Kingston Pike, the center of Knoxville’s business district. When building the new store, Jim focuses on sight location and demographics. Danny and Kim work together on the building design with Stuart Anderson of George Ewart Architectural firm. Kimball’s focus shifts exclusively to jewelry and watches, which helps the shops neighbors, Glass Bazaar, enhance their business as the premier retailer of fine gifts in Knoxville. Kimball’s new store is rated as one of the top three jewelry stores in the United States by In-Store Magazine.

Danny’s wife, Kim Overbey,  joins Kimball’s and becomes instrumental in merchandising and interior design.

Danny is promoted to Vice President

James’s son, Danny Overbey, is hired.

David L. Hope opens Kimball’s parent company, Hope Brothers Jewelers.

Hope Brothers is reorganized after the Civil War by Mr. Hope’s two grandsons, David and John Hope. The store is originally located on the west side of Gay Street in Downtown Knoxville.

Hope Brothers moves across the street to 428 South Gay Street.

Like the majority of the country, Hope Brothers struggles during the Great Depression.