Elder's Ace Hardware (formerly Royall Ace Hardware)

Neighborhood hardware store at the Ben Sawyer, Coleman and Chuck Dawley intersection, opened in 1976 as Royall Ace Hardware and operated by the Royall family for nearly 50 years. Sold on the retirement of John Royall and rebranded Elder's Ace Hardware, part of a family-owned group of Ace stores based in Chattanooga. Services include computerized paint color matching, glass and key cutting, lamp repair, pipe cutting and threading, screen repair supplies and propane refill. Hours Mon 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Tue-Sat 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Phone (843) 884-2551.