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About Roberts Toyota in Columbia TN

The Roberts family has a longstanding history of serving the automotive needs of Middle Tennessee. It would be a long journey for the Roberts Family before they would end up at their current location in Columbia, TN. Starting in 1945; Mr. Clyde Roberts began the family business by opening a Mobil Service Station & Garage with his sons Lyndal and Bay on the corner of West Commerce and Third Avenue in Lewisburg, TN (shown below).

 
Shortly after the opening of the garage, Lyndal left the business to pursue other ventures. During the years of 1950-1955 the Roberts father-son team along with Stanley Thompson formed a used car business next to the old Baxter Garage on First Avenue in Lewisburg, TN. In 1956, after   Mr. Clyde's retirement, Bay Roberts formed the Roberts Motor Company out of a building at 2nd Avenue also in Lewisburg, TN (shown below).



 
The Roberts family, however, was not meant to stay in this location for long. Just three years after moving to 2nd Avenue, the Roberts family moved their business to 920 Verona Avenue (shown below). The building cost $12,700 and came standard with a shaded area under the tree shown below equipped with a school bus seat where many customers would be seen receiving sales consultation.(shown below)



The Roberts family would keep their franchise in that location for many years and in 1971 acquired the Toyota franchise. It would remain there for 30 years until its move to its current location at 1027 Nashville Hwy, Columbia, Tennessee in September of 2001. (Shown below)

Despite their humble beginnings, the Roberts family has been serving the automotive needs for more than 60 years and has recently received a rating of an A+ from the Better Business Bureau of Tennessee. Roberts Toyota of Columbia strives to meet the individual needs of each and every customer.
 
"Because you are a valued customer, we simply wanted to turn aside from everyday affairs and express to our friends and customers, old and new, our appreciation for your loyalty and confidence since our family started our first Roberts Service Station and Automobile Dealership in Lewisburg on the corner of West Commerce and 3rd Avenue, as pictured. A memory we treasure. A reality you made possible. Thank You!"

Eddie Roberts

The City of Columbia and Maury County have been so supportive of our dealership, and we  are always amazed at how the people of this community come together to support each others' businesses.  The citizens of Maury County are proactive, philanthropic, and optimistic, even in the toughest economic conditions.  We take great pride in being a part of this community.  Thank you all.

Cackie Roberts Slater


About Roberts Toyota - Your Columbia TN Toyota Dealer for New and Used Cars

At Roberts Toyota, we believe you should be as hassle free during the car shopping process as possible. Because we take pride in serving our customers to the fullest, we have established a web site that will not only help you find the right new car or used car in the Columbia TN area that you are looking for, but also help you with financing, car repair and service and locating the correct car parts. If you can't find what you are looking for, be sure to use our CarFinder for assistance locating the perfect Toyota vehicle for you. With the CarFinder, we will let you know when the vehicle arrives that matches your search.

At Roberts Toyota, we are willing to answer every and all questions you might have during the car finding process. We are conveniently located near Nashville, Franklin and Murfreesboro at 1027 Nashville Highway, Columbia TN, Tennessee. You can also reach us anytime by filling out our contact form or calling us at the number above. Thank you for visiting and remember, the entire staff at Roberts Toyota looks forward to serving you!