SPECIAL SECTION
BUSINESS IN WILLIAMSON COUNTY
ARDE MOTORCARS A Story of Living the “American Dream”
The Arde (Arde Afrakhteh) of Arde Motorcars truly has a story of someone living the “American Dream.” On December 12, 1977, he arrived at JFK airport, after leaving his home in Iran. Surrounded by Christmas lights, he said to the airport staff, “You didn’t have to do all this for my arrival.” Arde has a great sense of humor. He only had $800 and a suitcase, so he thought. The suitcase was lost, during his flight. So with very little money and the clothes on his back, he flew from JFK to Mississippi to attend the University of Southern Mississippi, in order to learn to speak English. He says it took him seven months studying day and night to become fluent. Soon after, he transferred to Middle Tennessee State University, where he graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He went on to receive a master’s degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. However, he paid his way through college by selling European cars and has never stopped. He has been so successful that he has not needed to use his degrees. Driving from Murfreesboro to Franklin and Brentwood to play soccer for the City of Franklin and also MTSU back in the late 70’s and early 80’s, Arde told himself that this was the area where he wanted to reside and start his own dream European automobile business. Arde opened his first dealership in
68 YOURWILLIAMSON.COM November 2013
unparalleled service and fair pricing coupled with a no-nonsense approach. Thirty years of experience and a dedication to client service enables Arde to quickly and efficiently make luxury car purchases a pleasant experience. Offering these types of vehicles requires dedication, expertise and above all love and personal touches. “It’s sort of like being a chef in a French cuisine restaurant,” Arde says with a smile. “I really and truly cherish my life in America, and I am so honored to be a part of this great culture.”
Brentwood in 1987 and was the first to sell European automobiles there. His business has only grown since then. “I work seven days a week and really enjoy it,” Arde says. Years of adoration for luxury and sport motorcars, a straightforward approach to clients and a commitment to building strong relationships with some of the top automobile companies in the U.S. has enabled Arde to offer his devoted base of clients with some of the most desirable and pristine examples of luxury and sport automobiles in Tennessee. Arde strives to provide his clients with a personal one on one experience, friendly
Arde has been married to his devoted and beautiful “Tennessee Lady,” Angela, for the past twenty years. They have two beautiful children - a daughter, Aliya, and a son Armon. “My family has been the most wonderful gift from God and has made my journey more purposeful in my beloved home state of Tennessee and the greatest county in the United States,” Arde says. “A life of ups and downs and challenges could not be any more rewarding.” For more information on Arde Motorcars:
Arde Motorcars 798 Old Hickory Blvd. Brentwood, Tennessee 615.376.3550 www.ardemotorcars.com