Lott's Furniture - Since 1947

Our Story

1947

After graduating from the University of Georgia and serving his country in the U.S. Army, Jack H. Lott moves home to Waycross, GA and opens a General Electric appliance store in the Ware Hotel Building (Corner of Elizabeth and Tebeau St.)

1961

Jack moves the business to a larger space at 720 Albany Ave. and adds home furnishings.  The business name is changed to Lott Furniture and Appliance Co.

1974

Jack’s son, Jack E. Lott, joins the business after graduating from the University of Georgia.

1990

Lott’s Furniture Outlet was opened across the street in downtown Waycross at 406 Mary St.

2001

Founder, Jack Hopkins Lott, passes away.

2007

Laura Lott Harris (third generation) joins the family business. After graduating from Georgia Tech and working in the corporate world in Atlanta, Laura moves back and opens a second location in Fernandina Beach at 1112 S. 14th St.

2008

Lott’s rebrands and launches new logo.

Lott’s Fernandina Beach moves to a new location at 2110 Sadler Rd.

2017
John joined the business in 2017 after graduating from Clemson University and working in the bedding industry.
2020

With business growing, Lott’s purchases a 40,000 sq. ft. distribution center at 701 Victory Dr. Waycross, GA.

2022

Lott’s celebrates 75 years!