Braden’s Lifestyles is a full-service design, planning and supply vendor for all aspects of commercial and hospitality project needs. Our wide range of project types include commercial, education, medical, residential, retail, churches and lodging.
Braden’s Furniture was founded by McKinley and Mildred Braden on May 1, 1956, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Functioning until 1992 as a true wholesale furniture distributor, operating a designer showroom in downtown Knoxville and a traveling sales business in seven states selling smaller independent furniture stores.
Gary Braden, son of the founders, took the helm of the company in 1976, exploring growth opportunities that included purchasing Fowler Brothers Furniture Co.of Knoxville, opening Knoxville’s largest furniture store at 110,000 square feet and creating many successful divisions of the company in retail, wholes and manufacturing. Gary continues to serve as President with a heart of service to his team, customers and community.