March Newsletter

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FRANKLIN TIMES

Volume 40 Issue 3

YOUR BUSINESS LINK

March 2018

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President

Gerardo Leon Nissan North America, Decherd Vice-President

Doug Pearson National aerospace solutions secretary

Kevin Lockmiller V.R. Williams & Company Treasurer

Kip Commons Walmart Supercenter Past President

Troy Martin FirstBank

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan Askew The University of the South

Alex Barnett Russell Barnett Automotive Family

Mike Bowden Concur Technologies Retired

Josh Cole Franklin farmers cooperative

Holly Cortner Moore Cortner funeral home

Daryl Doney Middle tn respiratory

Main Door Prize Home Depot Gas Grill

Amy Foster Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Bill Green Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction LLC

Jonas Harmond Edward Jones

Penny Morris Jack Daniel’s distillery

David Stewart Stewart & Stewart attorneys at law

Brian Sullivan Nissan North America, Decherd

Sandra Thomas Exchange Media Group

Cliff Wilson Southern TN Regional Health System

Dave Van Buskirk County Commissioner

STAFF Judy D. Taylor, IOM Executive Director

Delores Janush Membership Manager

Kayla Doney

Administrative Assistant

Karlie warren Marketing

Nuria Andreu Website—Facebook

Sterling Hubbard It director

GREAT FOOD AND FUN! NETWORKING AT ITS FINEST!

Chance to win over 100 door prizes with every ticket!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’s UPDATE...

CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO “Let’s Make a Deal” The upcoming Annual Business EXPO is a way for the Franklin County Chamber in taking their business to a higher level. This year’s 26th Annual Business EXPO, & Marketplace is a perfect example of showcasing member’s products and services. Chairman Kip Commons commented our annual theme this year is “Let’s Make a Deal” from the Let’s Make a Deal Game show.

Reserve your booth today and invite everyone you know to attend. Those attending will have the opportunity to take advantage of the great deals offered by participating exhibitors to expand their customer base. Starting at 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday April 5th there will be three hours of powerful networking! The doors will open for business at 104 Monterey Station in Cowan at 4:30 p.m. Chairman Kip Commons Manager at Walmart and Co-chair Josh Cole Marketing Director of Franklin Farmers’ Cooperative are planning for the 26th Annual Business Exposition showcasing the many vibrant businesses in our community.

The Business EXPO provides a premier venue to make quality contacts for businesses and consumers. Due to limited space only 84 indoor booths are available and 32 vendor spaces are already sold! Call today to register your business or industry for the Franklin County Business EXPO and Marketplace.

Exhibitor’s booths will be judged at 2:30 p.m. to recognize the most creative booths. A five-dollar entry ticket provides those attending an opportunity to be eligible to win over 100 door prizes and main door prize. Main door prize is a CharPictured left to right: Jason Locke, Lynn Hancock, Tambroil Gas Grill, donated by Trent Faulk, Home De- my Locke and George Frassrand Lynn Hancock-owner, with Broadview Marine crew at last year’s EXPO are prepot Store Manager. Children 12 and under will paring their booth for this year’s event. The entire team have free entry into the Expo when accompanied invites you to come check out the great deals at the show and especially their booth on April 5th. Also, just outside by an adult.

December

Labor Force

Employed

Unemployed

Rate

Franklin County Tennessee

20,230 3,207,400

19,620 3,107,900

610 99,500

3.0% 3.1%

United States

159,880,000

153,602,000

6,278,000

3.9%

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 11/22/17 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.

RIBBON CUTTING SASSY STITCHES MOBILE BOUTIQUE

931.307.4311 Pictured left to right: Kim Schmitz; Denise Ingle Marshall; Andria Taylor; Debra West; Judy Taylor; Jonas Harmond; Dave Van Buskirk; Shannon Dahan; Teresa Champion; Joshlyn Binkley; Heather Davenport; Ethan Owens; Tina Wagner; Emily Owens; Chris Owens; Karen Owens; Sue Fulmer; Christian Carroll; Melissa Gilliam; Amy Dennis; Beth Rhoton; Dana Ingleburger; Nancy Hibler; Crystal Perry; Gretchen Carroll

FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBRARY NEWLY MODELED

105 South Porter Street Winchester, TN 37398 931.967.3706

Kneeling in front: Amy Dennis; Kathy Pack; Robin Mays; Brooke Phillips; Mark Bennett; Kim Schmitz; Joan Walker; Evan Morris First row: Dana Brown; Renae Holman; Dave Van Buskirk; Hilary Goodman; Mayor Harrel; County Mayor Stewart; Tina Stevens; Kathy Bennett; Brenda Walker; Portia Vaughn; Leslie Rohrer; Andria Taylor; Carl Goodman; Joann Coutta, Second row: Crystal Perry; Sue Fulmer; Yvonne Stewart; Jeannie Bates; Lee Rohrer; Ed Crenshaw; Freda Clifton; No Name; Jerry Hitchcox & Kaleah Keen

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS RHODES

True Innovators Drive Posi ve Change

Nissan is proud to be a part of the Franklin County Community and to support the mission of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.

Nissan Innova on that excites

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD

RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY

Brian Sullivan, VP ,

Decherd Powertrain Operations & Smyrna Battery Plant

Alex Barnett, General Manager and Russell Barnett, President/Owner

RHODES

NOVACOPY CHATTANOOGA 1936 Central Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37408 Sales: 423.305.7799 Service: 423.305.7799 Fax: 423.305.7864 RHODES

SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSEM Russ Spray, CEO RHODES

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS RHODES

Troy Martin, President & CEO Josh Rankin, Branch Manager

TENNESSEE CHAMPION

Joe Hunt Owner

V.R. Williams & Company 1784 Sharp Springs Road Winchester, TN 931.967.2268

ENTREPRENEUR CHAMPION Robert Schulte, President 466 Baxter Lane Winchester, TN 37398 931.962.3332

Physician PhysicianSpotlight Spotlight Russ Spray Named CEO of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester‐Sewanee

Veteran leader returns to hospital and community to take on permanent leadership role.

Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester‐Sewanee (STRHS Winchester‐Sewanee) today announced that William R. (Russ) Spray has been named chief execu ve officer (CEO), a role he previously held from 1999 to 2008. He has served as the hospital’s interim CEO since November 2017.

“From his organiza onal leadership skills and infec ous enthusiasm to his commitment to ensuring high‐quality care, Russ has proven to be a vital asset to STRHS Winchester‐ Sewanee and its community,” said Cherie Sibley, chief opera ng officer (COO) of LifePoint Health’s Central Group. “We are thrilled to welcome him back to Winchester. His history here and love for this region combined with his tremendous depth of healthcare experience make him the ideal person to lead the hospital into the future.”

With nearly 40 years of healthcare experience, Spray is well‐versed in hospital opera ons, including physician recruitment and reten on, community rela ons, and quality and pa ent safety. During his first tenure as CEO of STRHS Winchester‐Sewanee he ini ated a major hospital and medical office building expansion, developed an abundance of new services for the community, and recruited an excep onal team of physicians to serve on the medical staff.

Following his years of service at STRHS Winchester‐Sewanee and prior to his start as interim CEO in November, Spray served as CEO of Lincoln County Health System in Faye eville, Tennessee, where he brought the county‐owned health system to its most profitable fiscal year in a decade, increased cardiology coverage, and established a hospitalist program. He went on to serve as CEO of Harton Regional Medical Center, a 135‐bed facility in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

“Not only is Russ a dynamic leader with a passion for quality care, he is a devoted champion for and friend of the Winchester community,” said Eric Hartman, chairman of the STRHS board of directors. “We look forward to working with him to explore new ways that STRHS Winchester‐Sewanee and the en re STRHS network can enhance the many ways we work to achieve our vital mission of Making Communi es Healthier.”

Spray earned a Master of Business Administra on degree, with an emphasis on Healthcare Administra on, from Southeastern Ins tute of Technology in Huntsville, Alabama and a bachelor’s degree in business administra on from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee. He also completed the Health Services Administrator Development Program at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama.

“I know from experience that STRHS Winchester‐Sewanee is a phenomenal hospital, and I am delighted to return to the STRHS family,” said Spray. “I look forward to further strengthening exis ng rela onships and fostering new ones with the incredible physicians and staff here to improve the health of our region. Thank you to everyone in Winchester for welcoming me back home.”

About Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Part of LifePoint Health, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) is a regional network of hospitals and health care services serving the healthcare needs of communi es in the southern Tennessee region with facili es in Winchester, Sewanee, Pulaski, and Lawrenceburg. The system has 382 licensed beds, more than 300 affiliated physicians, 1,250 employees, and serves more than 160,000 people in rural communi es in the region. For more informa on, visit h p://southerntennessee.com.

Master Financial Group, LLC 301 2nd Avenue, NW; Winchester, TN 37398

931.967.2979

Fax: 931.967.3086

Davis G. Mason

Matt Mason

Financial Advisor

Financial Advisor

Securities offered through Securities Service Network, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC Fee based advisory services offered through SSN Advisory, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor February

January

Making Communi es Healthier Visit us on the web at www.SouthernTennessee.com for a list of hospital services, general healthcare informa on, physician directory, educa onal tools, and more.

185 Hospital Road, Winchester, TN Physician Referral Line 1.800.424.DOCS (3627)

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April

931.967.2979 Fax: 931.967.3086

Davis G. Mason Financial Advisor

R. Matt Mason F i n a n c i a l Ad v i s or

Securities offered through Securities Service Network, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC Fee based advisory services offered through SSN Advisory, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor

June

Homes ● Land ●Farms ● Zero Lot Lines ●Commercial Auction ● New Construction ● Lake Front

Mid-State Realty, L.L.C.

Reduce

July SOUTHERN HERITAGE

Reduce

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August

931.967.4321 September

INVESTMENTS & INSURANCE

Jeff Jackson, CFP

jjackson@southernheritagetn.com

People taking care of people….

Together we can do anything!

7B South College Street Winchester, TN 3739 (P)931.962.0549 www.sothernheritagetn.com (F)931.570.4323

551 Hospital Road in Winchester 931.967.0654 Fax: 931.962.4912

Securi es and investments advisor services offered through NEXT Financial Group, INC. Member FINRA/SIPC. Southern Heritage Investments & Insurance is not an affiliate of NEXT Financial Group, Inc.

October Gary and Renee Hurt Owners 931‐967‐7911

www.AMR.net

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December

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Insurance is about You, not us!

320 Murfreesboro Hwy * Manchester, TN 931.968.0148 * 931.728.8845 Call Roger, Linda or Misty for all your Insurance needs.

Thanks, advertisers for your support of the Franklin Times!

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 280 44 Chamber Way Winchester, TN 37398 Phone:931‐967‐6788 Fax: 931‐967‐9418 Email: info@franklincountychamber.com www.franklincountychamber.com

Your business link!

Like the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook!

Chamber Calendar…

March 6 10 12 13 14 15

Orienta on for Mock Interviews @FCHS The Marketplace Consignment Sale 10 am @ Monterey Sta on Walk Across Tennessee—5 pm FC Annex Football Field Joint ECD mee ng 10:30 @ Chamber.

Ambassador mee ng 12 noon @ Chamber Leadership Franklin County Gradua on @ Franklin County Country Club 21 Mock Interviews @FCHS 22 FCMRT ‐ 12 noon @ the Chamber 26 Board of Directors ‐ 4:30 p.m. Social me, mee ng 5:00 p.m. @ the Chamber

April 5 26th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXPO @ Monterey Sta on 7 United Way: Father Daughter Dance 6pm @ 200 2nd Avenue NW, Winchester

10 Animal Harbor, Paws Uncorked: A Taste for Rescue. 5‐7pm @Old Mill Manor 10 Orienta on for Mock Interviews @ HHS 12 Mock Interviews and Wrap‐up @ HHS 17 High on the Hog starts 18 Ambassador mee ng 12 noon @ Chamber 24 Lunch Chamber Connec on hosted by Joe Hunt and V.R. Williams & Company 26 FCMRT mee ng 12 noon @ Chamber

May 7th, 19th Annual Bear Trace Golf Classic

NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Cosby Dental 215 South Jefferson Street Winchester, TN 37398 931‐967‐1933

Tyler Henley, RE/MAX Mountain Views Realty 1024 Dinah Shore Boulevard Winchester, TN 37389

PRSRT‐STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Winchester, TN 37398 PERMIT NO 239

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce

26th Annual Business EXPO Exhibitors will have special deals for you!

Over 100 Exhibitors’ door prizes!

Main Door Prize Home Depot Gas Grill

Kip Commons Chairman

Josh Cole Co-Chair

GREAT FOOD, FUN & NETWORKING AT ITS FINEST! BATHROOMS

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FOYER

CHAMBER CHAMPIONS

ENTRANCE

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Reserve your booth today. Space is limited!

Monterey Station

104 Monterey Street, Cowan, TN 37318

April 5th, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Admission $5.00

(Youth 12 Years & under FREE)

931.967.6788 or info@franklincountychamber.com

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Access Title & Escrow, Inc.

931.315.9920 10% Discount

709 Dinah Shore Blvd.

931.327.2060

5% DISCOUNT

931‐967‐4028

10% Discount on regular priced items

114 1st Avenue S.E. Winchester

931.636.2382 10% Discount on purchases Altera ons excluded

931.968.4885 $100 off closing fee to Access Title

CJ’s Automo ve Services, LLC COUNTRY BARN

CONSTRUCTION

1498 Sharp Springs Rd.

931‐313‐5315 931.962.2276

10% off any service FREE! Up to $100 in op ons when

making a Barn or Gazebo purchase on orders over $1500

931‐968‐4959 10% Discount on all stock trade commission & free investment and 401k reviews to Chamber Members

Family Counseling 931.723.0380 10% Discount on services

BENNETT’S

PHARMACY

931.967.2777

931.967.4547

10% off gift items

10% Discount to Chamber members & Employees on New Services Only

Crown’s

Landscaping & Garden Center

931.962.2276

10% Discount

on retail plant goods

931.962.3020 10% off Furniture and Bedding

931‐967‐3209 10% Discount on services & check maintenance

931.962.9939

10% off food purchases only. $6.00 minimum

HOLT’S DINER

Kathy Bennett Photography

10% off purchases www.holtsdiner.com

931.967.2220

Free 2 Liter Pepsi with 2 Deep Deep Dish Pizzas

931.967.0387

Free facial

Call for an appointment.

931.967.8000 Free es mates for post frame buildings & metal roofs

931.967.0333 10% Discount to Chamber Members & Employees on New Service ONLY.

Valley Mini Storage

931.967.1421

10% Discount on all retail products

20% off any service

847.587.5301 les.leeprin ng@mail.com 10% Discount on Stock Printed

15% on Custom Print

$50 OFF any Guide Trip

Jake Davis

Mountain Storage

931.308.4518 10% off of all services

931.962.4334

30% Discount Decherd, TN loca on only.

Shull Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC

931.967.4232

Free consulta on

Wellness, Nutritional, Spinal Decompression,

Winchester Family Dentistry

Garre Orr, DDS 931.967.4143

931‐205‐3529 20% off 3 hours of tutoring

615.613.2382

Pretty Discoveries 931.212.0609

10% Discount on jewelry

931.924.3869

15% Discount on rooms Sunday ‐ Thursday 10% discount on conference room any me

Samuel’s Janitorial Services Commercial & Residen al 931.962.0952

10% off of services

931.598.5682 1 free lock with unit rental

Limit 1 per year

SERVPRO of Coffee/ Franklin/ Warren Coun es

10% off

CARPET & DUCT CLEANING

The Flower Shop

931.598.5682 1 free lock with unit rental Limit 1 per year!

931.967.1273

Free Interior & Exterior clean up with repair work

10% Discount Men on at checkout

115 N. High St. Winchester, TN 37398 931‐968‐4646 10% off all items in store CHAMBER MEMBERS

931.968.0114

10% Discount on all services & merchandise Employee discount pricing on new Sea‐Doos & Can‐AM ATV's Card must be shown prior to sale.

WZYX Radio

931‐967‐7471 New businesses– 1 month free adver sing with a 3 month contract.

Exis ng businesses– 10% discount on new adver sing packages.

Contact the Chamber to have your add here!

931-967-6788 The above discounts are offered by members to fellow members of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Members interested in joining the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Member Discounts, call 931-967-6788 for details.

We need you!

A friendly hand extended so you do not miss out! Remember…

If you have not renewed your investment, be sure to drop by, call or mail your investment before April 15th.

Now accepting Credit & Debit Cards!

New Chamber service!

Check out our website for the new Job Pos ng tab.

Pos ngs are available to Chamber members only!

Not a member?

Call for informa on (931) 967‐6788

Now Hiring!

NAS is looking to hire more than 100 people to meet the upcoming test demands NAS currently has many exciting employment opportunities available which can be found by visiting our website: https://nascareers.catsone.com/careers