Jensen’s Home Furnishings on Webster will have new ownership. The Jensen family has announced that on August 1st, the Jensen Furniture store will be owned by the Wright family. Jerry and the Wright family goes back over 40 years and Jerry says the Wright family will continue to run it the same way. Tim Collins will continue on as manager. Tom Wright who is the president of Wright Furniture and owns stores in Dieterich, Effingham, and Robinson, says he is looking forward to the opportunity to serve Taylorville.

“On behalf of the Wright family, we are very excited for the opportunity to serve the greater Taylorville area for their home furnishings needs. We have the pleasure of knowing the Jensen’s for many years, and have always admired their family run business. Wright’s Furniture has been in business for 140 years and are currently in our 5th generation of family members involved in operations. Our goal is to continue operating much the same as Jensen Home Furnishings has in the past, while adding some exciting new lines. We can’t wait to get started and hope to meet many of you very soon.”