B&G Equipment, Inc..Paris ,Tn.
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Topic: B&G Equipment, Inc..Paris ,Tn.
Posted By: tbran
Subject: B&G Equipment, Inc..Paris ,Tn.
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 5:01pm
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Sad to inform all, our dealership of 45 years, succmbed to fire. Total loss. Never thought melal buildings would burn, I was wrong. No one hurt. What hurts most is the loss of all our AC memorabilia. Signed letters from AC greats, toys, awards, books, pictures, pricebooks, Loretta Lynn stuff... and the book keeper's dog... sad. But we meet with insurance and plan for the future. Gonna be busy for the next little while ... can see on Facebook ... ------------- When told "it's not the money,it's the principle", remember, it's always the money.. |
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Posted By: captaindana
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 5:04pm
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I’m so sorry! ------------- Blue Skies and Tail Winds Dana |
Posted By: ACinSC
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 5:04pm
| Very sad news Tim . Glad nobody was hurt . Prayers sent |
Posted By: JPG AUSTRALIA
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 5:21pm
| So sorry to hear that,saw it on face book and hoped it was only minimal damage.🙁 |
Posted By: plummerscarin
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 5:26pm
| Such terrible news. So sorry to hear that |
Posted By: Ed (Ont)
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 5:28pm
| Sorry to hear the news! Was hoping to get down there to see the dealership. |
Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 6:25pm
| So very sorry to hear news like this. Keep your chin up. As bad as it is, I'm sure it could have been even worse. |
Posted By: Mikez
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 7:00pm
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Like said above. Glad know one was injured. But sorry to hear of all material items lost.
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Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 7:07pm
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OMG, Tim, that's terrible news. Prayers from ND Darrel |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 7:17pm
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Tim, so sorry to hear this. Let me know if I can do anything! God Bless! Tracy ------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |
Posted By: Ray54
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 7:20pm
| Thankful no one was hurt. So sorry for history you lost. |
Posted By: exSW
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 7:40pm
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I was in there several times. I attended UT Martin in the 80's. Worked for local farmers and made parts runs. So sorry to hear. ------------- Learning AC...slowly |
Posted By: soggybottomboy
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2023 at 8:05pm
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We are sorry for your loss.
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Posted By: Steve in NJ
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 10:11am
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Boy, hate to hear chit like that! Sorry for your loss Tim. At least no one was injured. Hopefully, the insurance company will help you get on your feet again, and get the business up and running again. Gonna take some time, but you'll get r' going again. Good Luck to you and your family!!  Steve@B&B ------------- 39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife |
Posted By: 8070nc
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 10:20am
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We are pulling for you ------------- 1984 80780 1957 D14 DES 300 with 25000 engine 616 tractor |
Posted By: automaticdave
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 10:59am
| Sorry to hear that Tim, but like Doc says keep your chin up ! Dave |
Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 11:19am
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As others I am sorry to hear of this . Prayers on the way for all involved. Hope insurance company stands up and helps. ------------- You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails 1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
Posted By: SteveM C/IL
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 2:05pm
| Wow! It's that unreplaceable stuff from yesteryear that hurts as much as anything. Thanks for posting. |
Posted By: AC7060IL
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 2:23pm
| My heartfelt thoughts & prayers to you & everyone that’s employed by your dealership. A fire is a challenging experience. One moment at a time going forward. |
Posted By: DougG
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 7:44pm
| Hang in there,, fire is horrible , I lost a house while having a 3 month old baby - its one step at a time,, |
Posted By: Red Bank
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 7:49pm
| Absolutely heart breaking, I had the pleasure of going there last year and meeting Tim in person. I described it as stepping back in time going in the dealership. I am glad everyone is safe, hang in there Tim. |
Posted By: AC720Man
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 9:29pm
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There are no words I can express to tell you how sorry I am, that we all are. Truly so sorry for your loss. ------------- 1968 B-208, 1976 720 (2 of them)Danco brush hog, single bottom plow,52" snow thrower, belly mower,rear tine tiller, rear blade, front blade, 57"sickle bar,1983 917 hydro, 1968 7hp sno-bee, 1968 190XTD |
Posted By: GregStremel
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2023 at 9:47pm
| sorry to hear of your loss. I have always enjoyed your historical perspective. Best wishes going forward. |
Posted By: JohnColo
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 1:05am
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It's a great loss not only to the family but to the whole community. Hopefully you will be able to rebuild bigger and better! |
Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 7:13am
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Was saddened to read that on Facebook hopefully you decide to rebuild. ------------- 8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760 |
Posted By: injpumpEd
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 7:13am
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When I saw the building burning on FB, my heart sank! I was wanting to make that one of my stops when I finally get to go to TN for other tractor related business. Any idea how it started? While we all try to be proactive in our building safety, wiring and hvac can cause issues! While many items are irreplaceable, you can rebuild better I hope! Good luck, and hoping it all works out in the end. ------------- 210 "too hot to farm" puller, part of the "insane pumpkin posse". Owner of Guenther Heritage Diesel, specializing in fuel injection systems on heritage era tractors. stock rebuilds to all out pullers! |
Posted By: Alex09(WI)
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 10:16am
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Man that really sucks to lose everthing, especially the old memorabilia. Hope everything goes well with the rebuild! ------------- www.awtractor.com A&W TRACTOR 920-598-1287 KEEPING ALLIS-CHALMERS IN THE FIELDS THROUGH THE 21ST CENTURY |
Posted By: Kevin(Alabama)
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 3:03pm
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Sad day. Y’all have been such good folks though the years. Y’all are all in our prayers and we all look forward to doing business with y’all and such a great dealership y’all have. I always enjoyed looking though all the old memorabilia on the walls and the story’s you would tell. But we will make new memories to put on the new walls to come and new stories to tell. ------------- "I would die a thousand deaths before I would betray a friend."...Sam Davis, Nov. 27, 1863.....DEO VINDICE |
Posted By: CORLEWFARM
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 7:05pm
| My grandfather's allis dealership burned in 78. We have done a lot of business with Tim over the years. Talked with Tim yesterday, he said they were temporarily moving across the road. He said they got the rolling stock out. You can't keep a diehard allis man down. My uncle Dwight was, and Tim is the most dedicated allis men I know. Give him time and he'll be blowin and goin. |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 8:11pm
| I never had the privilege of visiting the dealership but after hearing all the stories about it, then hearing this news made me sick feeling. I hope the insurance company treats you as good as an insurance company can, and you’re able to come back from it. Glad everyone made it out. |
Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 13 Mar 2023 at 10:47pm
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Tim, Larry and Eddie are the best! Bought from them for years. Tracy ------------- No greater gift than healthy grandkids! |
Posted By: garden_guy
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2023 at 12:56pm
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Dang, very sad, sorry to hear this. :/ |
Posted By: tadams(OH)
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2023 at 12:58pm
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Sad to hear, prayers for the pain of rebuilding and all other problems . Tom
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Posted By: CORLEWFARM
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2023 at 8:42pm
Larry and Eddie were probably rubbing there feet on a rug shocking each other with static and stray voltage set it on fire when they went for Tim's ear, then with cat like reflexes Tim ducked and Eddie hit the nail puzzle on the counter and set all of my over due tickets on fire when it arced. |
Tracy Martin TN wrote:Posted By: tbran
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 7:28am
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Just a note to those interested- haven't been able to say a lot. I am overwhelmed by all as to concern. If I haven't responded please do not take it as indifferent. Insurance people, investigators etc will be here today. We have plan A and B - depending on insurance. To those who have units on our lot that read here - rest assured we have a plan we will post later today or tomorrow. Thanks for your patience. Gotta keep those old AC's rolling. ------------- When told "it's not the money,it's the principle", remember, it's always the money.. |
Posted By: orangeman
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 11:19am
| TBran: Hope everything goes well moving forward. Wish I was closer so could offer to help. Better days ahead! ~ Respectfully Orangeman |
Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 15 Mar 2023 at 12:59pm
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Thanks for posting Tim , cannot imagine what you are going through. If you need anything ,anything at all ask . A lot of concerned people on here who would help if they could. I know I would if closer. Hope the insurance comes through. ------------- You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails 1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |