John Sloan

John Sloan (June 28, 1904 – March 15, 1988) was an American businessman. He served as the president of Cain-Sloan, a department store in Nashville, Tennessee, from 1937 to 1970, including during the 1960 Nashville sit-ins. Early life Sloan was born on June 28, 1904. His father, Paul Sloan, was a co-founder of Cain-Sloan, a department store. His paternal great-grandfather, George Sloan, was a friend of President James K. Polk. Sloan graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1925. Career Sloan began his career as a salesman at Cain-Sloan. He climbed through the ranks and became vice president from 1933 to 1937 and president of Cain Sloan Co when he was 30. name="tennesseanobitjohnesloan"/> The company merged with Dillard's in 1987. He served as a director of First American National Bank, Tennessee Electric Power, Co. and the NC & St.L Railroad, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, and the National Dry Goods Association. He served as president of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce during 1943-1944, President of Vanderbilt Alumni Association 1943-46, Life Member of the Vanderbilt University Board of Trust, President of the Boys Club of Nashville, Commissioner of Williamson County Court continually from 198 to his death. He was President of Montgomery Bell Academy Board of Trust for 27 years.