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HONORING SMALL BUSINESSES

and Jeanne were great role models for building not only that endure for 75 years are rare, and they are to be
a successful business, but a meaningful marriage as well. treasured for more than just the services they offer. The
They taught their children and grandchildren: “It’s not values they espouse and exhibit are worth highlighting.
about making money; it’s about making a life.”
From 1950 to 2025, Tom’s Tree Place has remained a
In recent months, Tom’s Tree Place introduced the Lubbock institution—rooted in family, dedicated to quality,
whimsical Gnome Kingdom, a magical world tucked and always growing.
into the nursery with hand named gnomes, custom
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illustrations, riddles, and tree facts—designed to educate Happy 75 , Tom’s Tree Place! Here’s to the next 75!
and entertain kids and adults alike. In addition to the
new developments at their 34th St. location, Tom’s has
been busy beautifying Lubbock and the surrounding area.
Recent commercial projects include Citizens Tower, the Serving the Lubbock area and
Buddy Holly Hall, the Monument of Courage, various
places in the Overton area—especially the beautiful surrounding communities since 1950.
parkway along Glenna Goodacre Blvd., the Lubbock
Tornado Memorial, multiple sites at Texas Tech, including
Urbanovsky Park, and even the beautiful new Centennial
Park in Midland. Their website is packed with beautiful
photos of their skilled craftsmanship.

A visit to the historic 34 St. location is like a journey
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through time, where you can spot evidence of the home
where the Scarboroughs originally lived with their young
family in the early 50s. In the age we now live, businesses

We pride ourselves in making our home and surrounding
communities a more beautiful and functional place to live.
tomstreeplace.com | 806.799.3677 | 5104 34th Street

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