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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/28/2025

 

Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands to Tennessee, Grows Footprint in Mississippi with Recent Acquisitions

 

  • Barrett’s Tire, established in 1951, becomes Sun Auto’s first location in Tennessee—the 25th state in which the company operates.
  • On July 1, Sun also acquired Miller’s OK Tire Store in Columbus, Mississippi.

 

 

MESA, ARIZONA – Sun Auto Tire & Service today announced two recent acquisitions – Barrett’s Tire of Dover, TN, and Miller’s OK Tire in Columbus, MS.

 

July 28th marks Sun Auto’s first day of ownership of Barrett’s Tire, which has been serving Stewart County since 1951. The Barrett’s team is well-known in Stewart County for providing top-tier automotive and tire service. Although the acquisition of Barrett’s Tire is Sun Auto’s first entry into Tennessee, the facility is located near existing Sun Auto Tire & Service Network locations operating as Plaza Tire Service in southwest Kentucky.

 

The addition of Barrett’s adds to a store count increased earlier in July, when Sun Auto acquired Miller’s OK Tire Store in Columbus, Mississippi. Founded in 1961, Miller’s has served the Golden Triangle region with professionalism and trustworthy auto repair and will continue to offer exceptional service as part of the Sun Auto Tire & Service Network.

 

“We’re excited to welcome Barrett’s Tire and Miller’s OK Tire Store into the Sun Auto Tire & Service Network”, says Sun Auto Tire & Service Chief Operations Officer Chris Ripani. “These acquisitions reflect our continued focus on entering strategic markets where we see strong demand and long-term growth potential. Expanding into Tennessee and deepening our presence in Mississippi allows us to deliver the same trusted, local service guests expect—now backed by the national resources and commitment that define the Sun Auto brand.”

 

Sun Auto Tire & Service is a national network of neighborhood tire and service shops united by their driver commitment to Clarity, Confidence, and Customer Care. One of the country’s largest independent tire retailers with a network of more than 500 locations, Sun Auto delivers the trusted, personal service of a local shop backed by the technology and resources of a national provider. At Sun Auto, guests enjoy clear-as-day communication and expert service from certified technicians – and are empowered to make informed decisions about their vehicles. Whether it’s a routine inspection or a major repair, Sun Auto keeps you in the driver’s seat. Learn more at www.sun.auto.

 

Media Contact:

Jeffry Gardner, Director of Strategic Communications

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