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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Master Financial Group, LLC
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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
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931.967.4321 September
INVESTMENTS & INSURANCE
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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
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October Gary and Renee Hurt Owners 931‐967‐7911
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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
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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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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