PRESS RELEASE

Media contact: Linda Reynolds
Marketing and Communications Director
The Hicks Group, LLC
(865) 457-9926
linda@thehicksgroup.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Hicks Group Brokers Ray Viles Ford Deal

Clinton, TN- September 27, 2006—The Hicks Group recently brokered a property sale worth $1.5 million. The Hicks Group sold the 8.81 acre land to the Clinton based Ray Viles Ford car dealership. Christy Hicks of The Hicks group was the listing broker.

Ray Viles Ford has been at their current location on Main Street since 1991. When they decided to expand, they came to The Hicks Group for Christy to help them find the perfect location for their new $4 million dealership. The new location on Highway 61 will allow Ray Viles Ford to double both their inventory size with room for 600 vehicles on the new lot. They will also increase their employees from 55 to nearly 100 at the new location. The dealership will also include a quick lane, the tire and oil change facility on the premises.

“ The whole process has been a very smooth transaction. Christy’s knowledge and professionalism has exceeded our expectations. We are thrilled to move to our new location in February 2007,” said Gary Viles II.

The Hicks Group, LLC is quickly becoming the largest commercial real estate companies in Anderson County.

Contact: Christy Hicks, (865) 457-9926 - christy@thehicksgroup.net