Tom Bannen Chevrolet has announced its new acquisition of the Buick GMC franchises to its Rivergate location.  The Buick GMC store in north Nashville, known to many as Earl Dunn or Dunn Buick GMC has changed ownership, and has already moved to Tom Bannen’s location just south of Hendersonville.  The new company will operate under the name Tom Bannen Chevrolet Buick GMC Nashville.

"We have a great location in north Nashville and thought it was a natural acquisition," said Andrea Pitt of the purchase.  “The name Chevrolet is synonymous with Tom Bannen in Nashville and really the greater middle Tennessee area.  We are excited to extend the Tom Bannen brand and reputation with the Buick and GMC franchise.  We now represent 97% of the GM vehicle line sold in the Nashville zone!”  GM's record sales numbers were another motivating factor in Tom Bannen Chevrolet’s decision to acquire the business.  In 2011, General Motors Co. regained the title of the world's largest automaker.  GM's worldwide sales rose 7.6% to 9 million vehicles in 2011.

The Dunn family owned the Buick Pontiac GMC dealership for about 30 years, and most Nashville natives recognize Earl Dunn and his family for providing sales and service to customers during that time.

Bobby Harrison was an important acquisition to the sales staff of the Tom Bannen Buick GMC store.  Mr. Harrison sold cars at the previous location for over 30 years.  “I am excited to bring my experience and enthusiasm to this GM Superstore,” said Mr. Harrison.  “Hopefully there will be many of the same familiar faces from the Dunn family now at Tom Bannen Chevrolet Buick GMC Nashville in sales, service and parts.”

"Going forward, I know that the level of service will only increase," was an enthusiastic comment from Ed Zender, the service manager at Tom Bannen.  “As always, Tom Bannen is a family owned store that treats our customer’s like family.  We are glad to be able to include the Buick and GMC franchises to our service and parts department.”

Call: (615) 851-8000 Click: www.TomBannenNashville.com Visit: 2340 Gallatin Road North, Madison, TN 37115