Davis Insurance Group

Father-Daughter team recognized for providing reliable, quality service

If you drive a little ways west of Knoxville and Oak Ridge, you might find yourself in the quaint little city of Wartburg, Tennessee. Located amidst the beautiful Crab Orchard Mountains near the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau, Wartburg serves as the county seat for Morgan County. Less than a block from the court house square is the office of Davis Insurance Group which serves Morgan and the surrounding counties of Anderson, Cumberland, Fentress, Roane and Scott.

Davis Insurance Group was established in 2011 when Citizens First Bank Financial Services approached their lead agent, Allen Davis, with an opportunity to purchase the insurance department line of business. “It was an opportunity I couldn’t refuse,” says Allen.

After deciding in 1992 to take a different career path from the one he was on, Allen became an insurance agent and began working for Franklin Financial Services serving East Tennessee. In 1999, he accepted a job closer to home at Citizens First Bank to head their insurance department. Soon after forming the Davis Insurance Group, Allen approached his daughter, Jennifer Davis Ridge (who was newly married and also looking for a different career path) about joining him in business.

 Today, Davis Insurance Group is a thriving local, family-owned and operated independent agency comprised of a father-daughter team who can assist you in all areas of insurance and retirement planning including property and casualty, life, health and surplus lines insurance. Allen and Jennifer’s main focus is providing the Wartburg area with reliable, quality service while helping their clients find the best insurance coverage that meets their needs at the best rate. They accomplish this by offering comprehensive insurance profile reviews for their clients and referrals, and evaluating what product will best fit. “We are always willing to accommodate the customer in any way we can to help them meet their goals,” says Jennifer.

The Davis Insurance Group prides itself on being the only locally owned independent agency in the Wartburg area. Allen Davis has been a part of the community for over 40 years and is passionate about providing a service to local families, businesses and organizations. According to Allen, “We like to take the time to get to know our clients and make them part of the family.”

Jennifer is equally as passionate about the community in which she grew up. She proudly acknowledges, “Dad was my basketball coach throughout most of my school years and in summer league, and he is still actively coaching locally. Naturally, we support our local sports clubs, schools, and several community outreach programs.”

 According to Allen, “We strive to continue the growth we have experienced since opening our doors in 2011. We project growing another 15-20% and opening another location within the next 5 years, while still providing that one-on-one customer service that our clients expect.”

Allen credits much of Davis Insurance Group’s growth to a great working relationship with FMT. He believes that “The FMT Team stands out above the rest.” This relationship allows Davis Insurance Group to be able to provide quality insurance coverage designed with the customer’s needs in mind… and at an affordable rate!

The FMT Team also values the relationship with Allen and Jennifer with the Davis Insurance Group. We appreciate their commitment to providing reliable, quality service to their community. If you have home, mobile home, rental property, farm or church insurance needs in the Eastern Cumberland Plateau area, contact Allen Davis or Jennifer Ridge at (423) 346-4978.

Recognized for Insurance Excellence

Roger Smith believes that the opportunity to make a living by taking care of others when they need it most is a ‘win-win’ situation. It is that attitude along with the simple philosophy of putting the customer first that motivated him to establish Roger Smith Agency in Waynesboro, Tennessee in 1987. In those 30 years, the Roger Smith Agency has grown into a multi-line agency serving Wayne and the surrounding counties of Decatur, Hardin, Lawrence, Lewis and Perry.

The Roger Smith Agency specializes in home and auto insurance, business insurance as well as life and health insurance and retirement planning. The dedicated staff of six, including a dedicated claims person, is trained in all lines to better understand and serve their customers’ needs. The staff members have a team approach for taking care of the customer and have developed a reputation for making the customer the number one priority by treating each person with respect and understanding. To ensure the best service for their customers, there is always a live voice – no voice mail. The agency is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday by appointment; and does not close for lunch. Also, they have a dedicated website and after hour claims service.

Roger Smith is very involved in the Waynesboro community having served as president of the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Roger is on the board of directors of two area non-profit foundations and several church fundraising committees.

“Over the next 5 years, I envision that our agency will continue to grow profitably and be able to enhance the lives that we touch with a peace of mind that they will be taken care of in the event of a loss,” says Roger.

Roger Smith Agency is excited to be able to represent Farmers Mutual of Tennessee. According to Roger, “FMT is an integral part of our agency. Their products are a great fit for our local community. It’s important to have a great relationship with a carrier, and we certainly can attest to the fact that FMT gives us that opportunity. We look forward to many years of representing such a wonderful company.”

FMT values our relationship with Roger Smith Agency and we appreciate their commitment to and focus on customers. If you have insurance needs in the Waynesboro area, please give the friendly folks at Roger Smith Agency a call at 931.722.5010 or visit their website at www.rogersmithagency.com and give them the opportunity to answer your questions and meet your insurance needs.

Wilmoth Insurance Agency is Recognized for Excellence

 “All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; 

the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.” 

J. R. R. Tolkien 

Wilmoth Insurance Agency’s roots grow deep within the Putnam County community of Cookeville, Tennessee.

Proud of their 78 year legacy in the insurance business and roots in the community, the folks at Wilmoth Insurance demonstrate their commitment to the mutual value of neighbors helping neighbors by consistently providing good service and quality products to their customers.

The agency was founded in 1939 by Claude Wilmoth, who at the time, was a barber. Because business was slow during the working day, Claude found time to pursue other interests which lead him into insurance and the establishment of the agency that bears the family’s name. To this day, Wilmoth Insurance remains an independent, family-owned agency that has provided insurance services for the residents of the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee for three generations.

With a combined experience of over 220 years, the team includes Keith Wilmoth, Larry Wilmoth, Roger Wilmoth, Vickie Wilmoth, Alton Freeman and Glenda Thomas. Five of whom graduated from the local, Tennessee Tech University. They have also been proud to support the local community by sponsoring sports at both Cookeville High School and youth levels. They currently sponsor the Wilmoth Insurance Agency Hot Rods coaches pitch baseball team.

“The agency is a legacy, as we strive to live up to the standards Claude instilled in us,” says Larry Wilmoth, one of the principals at Wilmoth Insurance. “We like to think that our years of experience and attention to the customer’s needs set us apart from our competitors.”

As a full-service agency representing only the best of insurance companies, Wilmoth Insurance provides personal, commercial, life and health insurance. When it comes to your personal property they can provide you coverage for your home, mobile home, rental dwelling, farm and automobiles.

“With changes in the way the world works and communicates, our goals are to provide good old-fashioned customer service in an electronic age,” says owner, Keith Wilmoth. “Our relationship with FMT Insurance makes us both stronger. FMT understands that you don’t have to be the biggest to consistently be your best, and to provide a good product for a fair price.”

FMT values our relationship with Wilmoth Insurance and we appreciate Keith, Larry, Roger, Vickie, Alton and Glenda’s commitment to their customers. If you have insurance needs in the Cookeville area, give the friendly folks at Wilmoth Insurance a call at 931.526.6181 or visit their website at www.wilmothinsuranceagency.com and allow them to take care of your needs.