Vol Brashears Sr. opens a small lumber mill in Berryville, turning Ozark timber into wagon parts and haybaler blocks—the seed of a family enterprise.

Through the Great Depression the mill grows into Carroll County's largest employer—and even raises bullfrogs—to keep local families working.

A tornado tears through Main Street, flattening the mill. The family rebuilds as a general store that sells everything from feed to furniture.

Spotting demand, the store begins ordering full railroad cars of furniture, bringing bigcity variety to rural Arkansas.

Vol Jr. and his wife Helen pivot the general store fully into a dedicated furniture retailer, giving Brashears its modern identity

The beloved “Barn” is reborn as a clearance center, while a new 26 k sq ft showroom rises, showcasing styled room vignettes.

Third generation owners Doug & Susan Brashears take the helm, guiding the company through a period of rapid regional growth

To serve the lake area boom, Brashears opens a 12 k sq ft showroom in Branson, Missouri, specializing in vacationhome furnishings.

A state of the art 45 k sq ft flagship showroom and highstack warehouse open just west of downtown Berryville, vastly expanding instock selection.

A 30 k sq ft Springdale showroom debuts, and Brashears donates furnishings for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Camp Barnabas project.

The National Home Furnishings Association names Brashears its National Retailer of the Year, honoring merchandising and community service.

Brashears outfits two homes for the Joplin tornado Extreme Makeover finale, delivering hope—and furniture—after one of the nation's worst storms.

A tornado damages the Springdale showroom; Brashears rebuilds stronger, underscoring its resilience and commitment to the community.

The Berryville Outlet opens as a dedicated value center, offering budget lines and closeouts alongside favorite Brashears brands.

Fourth generation stewards Chad & Heather Wilson acquire the company, pledging to honor and advance Brashears' legacy of family, faith, and community.