Our History

From humble beginnings in Tennessee to our expanding legacy, our store was founded on the principle that quality and taste are timeless. Every generation trends change, but our enduring commitment to excellence remains constant.

1940s - 1950s

The Beginning in Tennessee

As the 1940s gave way to the 1950s, the Mobley family settled into their home in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The sign out front of the first store read CD Mobley’s, a mercantile selling the usual wares- or, in the words of CD Mobley, “overalls and moon pies”.

1940s - 1950s

1955

A New Opportunity

CD was speaking to a neighbor who mentioned a brother-in-law from Fulton, Mississippi. The brother-in-law, a department store owner looking for a new way of life, was coming to town with more than moonpies in mind. Weeks later, the Mobleys swapped homes and businesses with the brother-in-law, moving to Fulton, Mississippi without exchanging money or inventory.

1955

1955 - 1969

Establishing in Mississippi

The Mobleys ran "Mobley’s" in Fulton, starting with the initial inventory and slowly upgrading the merchandise over time. The shop was close to Tupelo, which was considered a big city at the time.

1955 - 1969

1969

The Varsity Shop Opens

A freshly opened mall near Tupelo provided the perfect storefront for the next Mobley shop, "The Varsity Shop." CD ran the Varsity Shop while his wife managed Mobley’s in Fulton.

1969

1971

Expansion to Tuscaloosa

After one of the Mobley sons graduated from Ole Miss, he saw promise in Tuscaloosa and opened the first location there. This marked the beginning of the Mobley presence in Alabama.

1971

1977

Entering the Birmingham Market

In December, Chris Mobley, came to help at the Tuscaloosa location and decided to stay. In 1977, Chris’s brother convinced CD to try the Birmingham market. They opened "The Varsity Shop," later known as "Mobley & Sons," in Crestline Village. The shop's success led to the closure of the Fulton store, and Chris’s mother opened Canterbury Clothiers in Crestline Village shortly after.

1977

1980s-Present

Building a Legacy in Alabama

Chris has been running Mobley Clothier in Tuscaloosa for 53 years, continuing the family legacy with his high-end men’s clothing shop on McFarland Boulevard North. His dedication and expertise have solidified the store's reputation in the community.

1980s-Present

2019-Present

The Third Generation

Chris’s son, Christopher, opened his own store, "Christopher Mobley," on University Boulevard. The Christopher Mobley logo, featuring a Roman numeral three crossing through an M, symbolizes the third generation of Mobley clothiers. Drawing on the impressive legacy of his father and grandfather, Christopher has created an elevated shopping experience. A second location has opened in Athens, Georgia. This expansion represents the ongoing growth and adaptation of the Mobley family business, ensuring its legacy continues to thrive.

2019-Present

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1657 McFarland N Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

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(205) 345-7929

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