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Thank you for your interest in employment with 1915 South / Ashley’s and for taking the time to apply for the [Position Title] position.
After careful review of your application, we have decided not to move forward with your candidacy for this opportunity. This decision was based on the qualifications and requirements specific to this position and the overall needs of our hiring process.
We appreciate your interest in joining our team and encourage you to apply for future openings that match your skills and experience. We will keep your application on file and welcome the opportunity to review future applications from you.
We wish you the best in your job search and future professional endeavors.
Thank you,
1915 South is a family-owned and privately held home furnishings retailer operating Ashley stores across the Southeastern United States.
Our history began in 1915 with a single hardware store in Pelham, Georgia, founded by Moses Wright Turner, Sr. and his son, Moses Wright Turner, Jr. Over more than a century and with the influence, investment and vision of Scott and Russell Turner, 1915 South has become the growing retailer we are today - ranked #50 on America’s Top 100 Furniture Stores list as of 2025.
We opened our first Ashley store in 2002 and now operate 30 locations, supported by a team committed to exceptional service, operational excellence, and building lasting customer connection.
Current Retail Footprint:
Florida: 12 stores
Georgia: 7 stores, 1 distribution center
Alabama: 5 stores, 1 distribution center
North Carolina: 4 stores, 1 distribution center
Mississippi: 1 store
Virginia: 1 store
Growth Timeline:
1915: Turner family opens original hardware store in Pelham, GA
1940s–50s: Expansion into furniture with stores in Bainbridge and Tifton, GA
2002: First Ashley store opens in Tallahassee, FL
2003–2007: Rapid expansion adding 10 stores across 5 states
2014–2015: Stores added in Albany, GA and Danville, VA
2017: First Ashley Outlet opens in Greensboro, NC
2018: Acquisition of Macon and Warner Robins, GA stores
2020: Five-store acquisition expands presence in the Gulf Coast region
2022: Acquisition of the Jacksonville, FL market
2023: Opening of the Ashley store in Valdosta, GA
2025: Opening in Yulee, FL and St. Augustine, FL
We’re proud to serve our guests and associates across the Southeast and are actively investing in people, real estate, and communities to shape the future of home furnishings retail.
Our Leadership Team:
Russell Turner, Owner & CEO
Justin Woods, President
Frank Pina, VP - Sales
Melanie Stephens, VP – Operations
Amanda Hall, VP – Merchandising & Marketing
Bill Dixon, VP – Strategy
Leah Odom, Chief of Staff
