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All Customers are Stars, but Some Were Celebrities
By Rick Denton Some folks say Honest Abe’s product line is a kit, a trailer load of milled and dressed logs, timbers and other materials needed to build the log… Read More »
Honest Abe’s Early Success Boosted by Television
Ralph Emery Show Played Heavily in Honest Abe’s Early Success One of the early keys to Honest Abe’s success was such an advertising decision. Jim Smith wanted to advertise on… Read More »
Perma-Chink and Honest Abe Grew Together
By Rick Denton, Honest Abe Log Homes President Emeritus Perhaps the invention of Perma-Chink kept Honest Abe in business, as well as every other log home company using a chinked… Read More »
New Logo Adopted for Honest Abe
During the Smith Companies 50th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 27 at Moss, Tennessee, a new logo for Honest Abe Log Homes was unveiled. Honest Abe’s 40th year in operation will… Read More »
50th Anniversary Proclamation
P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, it is fitting that the members of this legislative body should recognize and commend those exemplary businesses… Read More »
Smith Family Traditions
Download Smith Family Traditions, the 50th Anniversary commemorative magazine compiled in 2018 to celebrate the heritage and legacy of the Clay County-based businesses operated by the family of Doug Smith.
Musings About Honest Abe’s History
Honest Abe id celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2019, and Josh Beasley, President of Honest Abe Log Homes, discusses a little of the company’s history. By Josh Beasley I likely… Read More »
History of our Parent Company
In honor of the Smith Companies’ 50th Anniversary, Shane Smith takes a look at the progress of the companies. Smith Companies’ Development Over 50 Years By Shane Smith, co-owner … Read More »
Rick Denton Took Honest Abe from an Idea to Industry Icon
Honest Abe Log Homes is celebrating 40 years in business in 2019. Honest Abe’s first president discusses the company’s early days in operation. By Claudia Johnson, Honest Abe Log Homes… Read More »