Nelson Hardware and Supplies
Owners: Tim and Rhonda Nelson
Location: Cave Springs, Ark.
History: “The Shores family ran the business for 77 years until we bought it seven years ago. My husband worked for Tyson for 20 years and then in building and construction when this opportunity became available. Our daughter Simonnee puts her degree in animal science to good use here. Our customers often came to this store as children with their parents and grandparents and continue to patronize the business with their own children and grandchildren,” Rhonda Nelson said.
Products and Services: “We sell liquid feed and herbicides and have an extensive assortment of summer and winter forage seeds including wheat, rye (grass and grain), Orchard, turnips, fescue, Bermuda and both white and red clover sometimes used around ponds to prevent erosion. Garden seeds and supplies, spring plants, deer plot supplies and a variety of dog foods including Taste of the Wild and Victor are here for both farmers and town people. We also have a full line of veterinary supplies and Nutrena feed. Gates and panels in addition to general tools and supplies such as wrenches, nails, bolts and paint are large part of our hardware section. We carry machine oils for maintenance and a wide range of farm and nylon ropes.
Our services include sharpening blades and chains, making chains to order, renting sprayers and no-till drills and even wrapping presents during Christmas,” said Tim Nelson.
Philosophy: “This was and still is an old-time, family-run hardware store where everybody is welcomed with friendly and efficient service. We have carried on the tradition of trust that was begun with the Shores and hope to be here as long as they were,” said Rhonda.
