Modern TV and Appliance, the only locally owned and operated TV and Appliance store in Killeen, has been serving Central Texas since 1957 and is the oldest business in Killeen still in its original location.
Founder Tommy Joe Mills (better known as T.J.) is part of four generations of the Mills family that have been associated with Modern TV and Appliance. T.J.s father, Bill Mills, ran the used television and appliance sales in the 1960's and now two of T.J.’s grandsons, Courtney and Cullen Mills, are affiliated with the business.
Son Billy J. Mills, a graduate of Killeen High School, moved back to Killeen in 1982 to join the Modern TV team. The father and son duo worked the sales floor daily for many years. Billy says of his Dad, "I have never seen anyone that enjoyed what he did more than T.J.” That tradition has continued, with Billy’s son Cullen joining the team full time in 2009.
The Mills family and Modern TV and Appliance have a rich history of supporting the U. S. Army and Fort Hood as evidenced by the wall of framed photographs
in T.J.'s former office, which has been moved downstairs for customer viewing. Row after row of photographs of Generals and Sergeants Major in uniform, as well as several U. S. Congressmen, hang on the walls.
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Our History
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T.J. Mills served as AUSA president, the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, and Community Advisory Board. His greatest service was his role as Civilian-Aide-at-large to the Secretary of the Army. In 1995, T.J. received the "Good Neighbor Award", an award given by the Fort Hood Commanding General to local civilians who have made a sustained commitment to serving Fort Hood and its soldiers. In 2008, T. J. Mills Boulevard on Fort Hood was dedicated posthumously in honor of his service to the military.
The tradition of serving the military carries forward with his son, Billy Mills, who has been the past president of the Association of the United States Army and is currently the Chairman of the Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee. Both Modern TV and Appliance and the Mills family look forward to continuing our long history of service to the greater Killeen/Fort Hood area.
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Mon-Fri : 8:30 - 6pm
Saturday : 9:00 - 1pm
Closed Sundays
