Memphis jeweler to retire after 55 years
James Gattas, founder and president of James Gattas Jewelers, is retiring from running his Poplar Avenue business after 30 years. (Noah McLane/The Daily Memphian)
Selling jewelry at his father’s store Downtown began as a fun way for a 12-year-old to spend time after school, but it eventually became James Gattas’ lifelong passion.
Gattas, founder and president of James Gattas Jewelers, announced his retirement on Monday, Nov. 9, after 55 years in the jewelry business.
The store will remain open after an inventory selloff starting Thursday, Nov. 12.
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Noah McLane
Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling blossomed.
Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse reporter for The Daily Memphian.
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