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Legacy of Service: Cal Turner on Family, Faith, and Building Dollar General


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Nashville Entrepreneur Hall of Famer Cal Turner shares the remarkable story of his family's legacy in founding Dollar General, tracing its roots back to his grandfather Luther Turner—a self-taught entrepreneur with only a third-grade education. Cal reflects on his unexpected path from ministry to business leadership, highlighting the values of humility, hard work, and the importance of surrounding yourself with smarter people. As CEO, he guided Dollar General's growth into a thriving public company by keeping customers and frontline employees at the heart of its mission. Now devoted to philanthropy, Cal channels his family's story into efforts to improve literacy and education, proving that true success lies in lifting others up.

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Circle BackBy Nashville Entrepreneur Center

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