Our Story & History

Reeves-Sain Drug Store opened it's doors in 1980 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Over the last two decades the family-owned business has grown and diversified:

  • 1980:  Richard Reeves and Ron Powell opened "Reeves-Powell" Saveway Drug Store in a small trailer on Memorial Blvd in Murfreesboro, TN.
  • 1981:  Reeves-Powell move into strip mall on Memorial Blvd.
  • 1982:  Murfreesboro Pharmaceutical Nursing Supply opened.
  • 1987:  Reeves-Powell establishes a relationship with The University of Tennessee. (Student Preceptor's Program)
  • 1989:  Reeves-Powell move into 5,000 sq. ft. building at 1801 Memorial Blvd. Adds an old fashioned Soda Shoppe to the store to add charm and notoriety
  • 1990:  Reeves-Powell opens up a Compounding Center.
  • 1993:  After finding some success selling medical equipment in retail store, Richard Reeves opens free standing building to house Reeves Medical Equipment and Supplies.
  • 1993:  Tennessee Vets Home calls Reeves-Powell and asks if business is equipped to provide medications to nursing homes. Hence, the birth of Long Term Care Associates, later to be called, Reeves-Sain Extended Care.
  • 1994:  After substantial growth in the home medical equipment and respiratory business, Reeves-Sain Infusion Services opens.
  • 1994:  Reeves Medical opens Mastectomy Services to accent growing home care business.
  • 1995:  Shane Reeves and Rick Sain buy a majority share of the business from Richard Reeves and Ron Powell.
  • 1996:  Reeves-Sain Health Management Associates opens to manage clinical programs and support residency and student programs.
  • 1997:  Reeves-Sain Drug Store opens on South Church St.
  • 1997:  Reeves-Sain Extended Care introduces Automation to its Extended Care business.
  • 1997:  Reeves-Sain receives University of Tennessee's Preceptor's of the Year award four outstanding commitment to student education
  • 1999:  Reeves-Sain opens pharmacy in Murfreesboro Medical Clinic.
  • 1999:  Reeves-Sain forms holding company.
  • 2000:  Reeves-Sain receives Tennessee's Most Innovative Pharmacy award from the Tennessee Pharmacist's Association.
  • 2001:  Reeves-Sain website established.
  • 2002:  Reeves-Sain begins Diabetic Mail Order business in Medical Division.
  • 2003:  Reeves-Sain Drug Store on Church Street sells to Eckerds. (Proceeds of this money used to retire debt and invest in other growth opportunities.)
  • 2004:  Reeves-Sain unveils new logo and mission statement
  • 2005:  Reeves-Sain launches new web site designed by Navigation Advertising
  • 2005:  Reeves-Sain launches new multi dose packaging for the retail market called MediPACK™
  • 2006:  Reeves-Sain builds Habitat for Humanity house

The Reeves-Sain Family of Medical Services is committed to providing consistent, comprehensive pharmaceutical care to all communities in our service area through quality products and accessible, timely, professional services.

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