Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Brokers Sale of Toyota of Gallatin Dealership in Metro Nashville

63617148495983f8b987903ed6b85e94 Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale of Toyota of Gallatin in Metro Nashville
  • Toyota of Gallatin in the Metro Nashville market has been sold by Dave Stumbo of Stumbo Automotive to Lithia Motors.
  • Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction.

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, March 5, 2026 — Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, a top brokerage firm specializing in automotive dealerships, has announced the completion of the sale of Toyota of Gallatin in Metro Nashville. The dealership, sold by Dave Stumbo of Stumbo Automotive to Lithia Motors, will retain its name under the new ownership.

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions Facilitates Sale of Toyota of Gallatin in Metro Nashville.

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions executives Dennis Thornhill, Executive Advisor, Mike Sims, President, and Bill Scrivner, CEO, acted on behalf of Dave Stumbo and Stumbo Automotive in the deal.

“We are proud to welcome Toyota of Gallatin to the Lithia family as we continue to expand our strategic footprint across high-growth markets like Nashville. Building on the strong customer relationships and reputation the Toyota Gallatin team has established, we look forward to deepening our commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences in this market,” said Bryan DeBoer, President & CEO of Lithia & Driveway. “This is another outstanding opportunity for Lithia Motors, provided by our partners at Pinnacle Mergers and Acquisitions. Dennis Thornhill, Mike Sims and Bill Scrivner are great at what they do and have been helping us build our company for over 30 years, representing dozens of transactions. We look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

The deal underscores the ongoing robust performance of the Toyota franchise across the country.

“The Toyota franchise continues to command unprecedented demand and valuations, a result of its consistency, high throughput sales, profit per outlet model and the strength of their trusted mutual relationship with dealers,” said Dennis J. Thornhill, Executive Advisor at Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions.

Pinnacle has established itself as a trusted advisor to Lithia Motors through a relationship forged over decades of cooperation on numerous deals, acting for them in both buying and selling roles since the late 1990s.

“It is always a privilege to represent dealer principals like Dave Stumbo as they make important strategic decisions,” said Bill Scrivner, Founder and CEO of Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions. “Our team’s long-standing relationship with Lithia Motors, combined with our experience advising sellers and buyers nationwide, allows us to guide transactions with alignment, discretion, and a focus on long-term success.”

About Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions
With more than 85 years of collective experience as dealership brokers, Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions has finalized over 850 transactions, generating more than $40 billion in proceeds for clients. The firm serves as a reliable partner to buyers and sellers alike, offering expert advice and tailored strategies that create value and ensure enduring success in every deal.

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