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FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FRANKLIN TIMES

Volume 55 Issue 4

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June 2018

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President

Gerardo Leon Nissan North America, Decherd Vice-President

Doug Pearson National aerospace solutions secretary

Casino Night!!

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

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

Park @ Welcome Center to ride the shuttle to the hill, shuttles begin @ 4:15

Membership Manager

Kayla Doney

Administrative Assistant

Karlie warren Marketing

Nuria Andreu Website—Facebook

Sterling Hubbard It director

1784 SHARP SPRINGS ROAD, WINCHESTER, TN

p. m.

RSVP 931.967.6788 or email info@franklincountychamber.com

Difficult to believe June is already here!

The first half of 2018 has been exceptionally busy! A few of the larger events since January were: Erlanger & Life Force Chamber Connection, LFC Courts & Public Safety, LFC State Government Day, LFC Graduation, 26th Annual Business EXPO, Chamber Connection After Hours Tims Ford Marina Hard Dock Café. Below is a typical monthly report of activities presented to the Board of Directors for the May board meeting. 

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April FCC Manufacturers Roundtable at FCHS in the auditorium. Internet of Things – Future of Manufacturing by Chris Milligan. Subway lunches provided for the roundtable members.

May Manufacturers Roundtable at the Infiniti plant - Robotics in the workplace (Co-bots) presented by Ben Turpin Ribbon Cutting: Branch Water Distillery – Bud Kelley Owner Ribbon Cutting: Sharp Springs Kayak & Canoe Rentals – Brett & April Hill Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening: Twin Creeks Marina & Resort — No Ribbon cutting due to rain. Commissioner of Tourism arrived at 1 pm and a large crowd was at the marina for a meet & greet as the commissioner toured the marina.

19th Annual Bear Trace Golf Tournament - Fantastic turnout of Ambassadors.

Great door prizes and ditty bags - Best tournament to date with 33 teams, great food, beautiful day, and lots of fun for those attending.

Gattis Leadership Group gathered at the Chamber for an overview of the Chamber and our county was presented to about 12 guests.

Chamber Connection - Sponsored by - The Exchange and Tims Ford Marina at the Hard Dock Café. Fantastic attendance.

SCORE counseling with an entrepreneur and Pat Wente – Plumber in Manchester looking to expand in Franklin County.

Dave Van Buskirk resigned as our SCORE counselor.

Solicitated another counselor for SCORE Potential SCORE counselor met with Pat Wente to discuss details of the commitment and process. He must pass on line test and process will begin.

Scheduled Tax Workshop for new or existing businesses on July 17th 9-11:30 a.m.

Assisted Interview committee at its first meeting. Meetings are scheduled every Tuesday until the process is complete.

Ambassador’s meeting.

Tourism grant documentation submitted to the state and final project due by the end of May. Leadership recruitment underway and the Steering Committee will present to Sophomore classes at the Awards Ceremony at FCHS. LFC Class of 2019 begins in September.

One of my favorite quotes comes to mind thinking over the diverse amount of activities and functions completed the past month. It is all about service and giving back!

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Branchwater Distillery 115 2nd Ave. NW Winchester 931.967.9288 Master Distiller: Bud Kelley Cutting the Ribbon with Branchwater Staff, supportive family, friends, Judy Taylor FCCoC Executive Director, FCCoC Board Members and Ambassadors.

Sharp Springs Kayak and Canoe Rentals 106 Sharp Springs Rd. Winchester 931.691.0711 Owner: April Hill with husband Brett Hill, cutting the ribbon with supportive family, friends, Judy Taylor FCCoC Executive Director, FCCoC Board Members, and Ambassadors.

Southern TN Regional Health System

First Choice Health 100 Hunters Lane Tullahoma, TN 37388 Wednesdays only

Accepting new patients 931.455.4616

January

Labor Force

Employed

Unemployed

Rate

Franklin County Tennessee

19,580 3,191,100

18,880 3,070,700

710 120,400

3.6% 3.8%

United States

160,037,000

152,848,000

7,189,000

4.5%

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 03/25/18 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.

Chamber Connection Sponsored by:

Alex Barnett FCCoC Board Member, Sandra Thomas FCCoC Board Member, Katie McNabb Exchange Media Group, Charlie Bondurant, Beth Bondurant, Ginger Bondurant, Joe BondurantTims Ford Marina Hard Dock CafĂŠ, Judy Taylor FCCoC Executive Director, and Cliff Wilson FCCoC Board Member, enjoying a beautiful evening on Tims Ford Lake

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS RHODES

True Innovators Drive Positive 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 Innovation that excites

NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD

Brian Sullivan, VP ,

Decherd Powertrain Operations & Smyrna Battery Plant

RHODES

RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY

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

RHODES

NOVATECH CHATTANOOGA 1936 Central Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37408 Sales: 423.305.7799 Service: 423.305.7799 Fax: 423.305.7864 SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSEM Russ Spray, CEO

RHODES

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS RHODES

OVER THE TOP CHAMBER ANNUAL SUPPORTERS

Troy Martin, President & CEO Josh Rankin, Branch Manager

YOUR LOGO CAN BE HERE JOIN THE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE O F CHAMBER CHAMPIONS

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

19th Annual Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Bear Trace Golf Classic

1st Flight 1st Place: Tower Community Bank: Barry Rollins, Jeff Rollins, Jerry Don Thomas, and Jenna Burns with Co-Chairman Daryl Doney

1st Flight 3rd Place: V.R. Williams & Company: Michael Danley, Ed Crenshaw with Co-Chairman Daryl Doney.

Not pictured Kevin Lockmiller and Steve Gaby

1st Flight 2nd Place: FirstBank: Jon Glass, Gary Mattasits, Frank Glass, and Allen jones with Co-Chairman Daryl Doney

Special Thanks to our Golf Classic Sponsors:

Winner of 55” TV: Jess Voorhees, presented by Daryl Doney

Winner of Putting Contest: Yasuto Imai with Daryl Doney

Special thanks to our Hole Supporters: • • • • • • • • • •

Action Graphics AirMedCare Network AMR/RuralMetro Bennett’s Pharmacy Best Western Inn Bill Green Burl’s Termite & Pest Control Citizens Community Bank Dairy Queen-Dave Van Buskirk Danley Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. • Dave-Culbertson Funeral Home • David Stewart Attorney • Duck River Electric

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Exchange Media Group Fast Pace Urgent Care Herald Chronicle Home Depot Interlocal Solid Waste Authority Kuka-AT Plant Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction, LLC McMurr’s Middle Tennessee Respiratory Moore-Cortner Funeral Home NAPA of Winchester National Aerospace Solutions, LLC

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Nick Kessler, Attorney Rogers Group Sam Hatfield Realty, Inc. Sanyo Machine America Serv-Pro Coffee, Franklin, Warren County Sherrill Pest Control T.C. Simmons Insurance Company Ultimate Health Chiropractic Western Sirloin Steakhouse Wreck-A-Mended

Grand Opening of the New Walmart Service: FREE Grocery Pick up

Kip Commons and his staff, Summer, Jacob, Sheldon, Trent, Cindy, Brandy, Nicole, and Katelin celebrating the opening of the Grocery Pick up.

Available starting May 31st!

All were excited about the Ribbon Cutting for the new Walmart Grocery Pick Up service in Franklin County.

Our Walmart is the first store in our area to offer this convenient service

Twin Creeks Marina * Resort * Village Grand Opening Kevin Triplett, Commissioner of Tourist Development joined us for the Grand Opening of Twin Creeks, estimated $25 million investment!

Triplett said he was very impressed by the location and its aesthetics. “A tremendous amount of work was put into it, and it has that perception of first class from the restaurant to the homes,” Triplett said, referring to Twin Creeks. He said the quality of slips and the restaurant’s view from right on the water, down to the attention to detail of the aesthetics and how the restaurant is built, grabs attention. Triplett acknowledged that the new marina on Tims Ford Lake is one of the better ones he has seen - down to the detail, the setting, location and a good place for a meal. “We all love a good meal and at a good setting,” he said. “It’s hard to beat that when it’s on the lake.” A major key when separating marinas from others is having a good geographical location to pull from. Twin Creeks definitely has that because it’s not far from the Alabama border and is close to major cities in Tennessee and surrounding states.

Quote provided by: Commissioner of Tourist Development, Kevin Triplett

Josh Rankin FCCoC Ambassador, Jeannie Bates FCCoC Ambassador, Dave Van Buskirk FCCoC Board Member, Commissioner Triplett, Joe Hunt Jr. V.R. Williams & Company, Judy Taylor FCCoC Executive Director, Penny Morris FCCoC Board Member, and Kaleah Keen FCCoC Ambassador enjoying the Grand Opening of Twin Creeks Marina Resort Village.

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

Mid-State Realty, L.L.C.

931.967.4321 February

January Making Communities Healthier Visit us on the web at www.SouthernTennessee.com for a list of hospital services, general healthcare information, physician directory, educational tools, and more.

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

March

Master Financial Group, LLC

Simple Expressions

301 2nd Ave n ue , NW; Wi nc he ste r , TN 3739 8

1212 West Main Street Decherd, TN 37324 931.967.0370 simpleexpressionsdecherd.com May

April

931.967.2979

Fax: 931.967.3086

Davis G. Mason Financial Advisor

R. Matt Mason Fi n a nc i a l A d v i s o r

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

Reduce

Recycle

August

July

931.967.4321 September

Southern Heritage Investments & Insurance

Jeff Jackson, CFP

jjackson@southernheritagetn.com 7B South College Street Winchester, TN 3739 www.sothernheritagetn.com

People taking care of people….

Together we can do anything!

( P)931.962.0549

551 Hospital Road in Winchester 931.967.0654 Fax: 931.962.4912

(F)931.570.4323 Securities 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

November

December

1038 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 37398

www.blackberrypatchcatering.com

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!

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Chamber Calendar‌ June 7 8 12 13 14 21 25 28

Chamber Connection BBQ lunch hosted by V.R. Williams & Company - 1784 Sharp Springs Rd. Winchester @ 12 noon Ribbon Cutting @ American Legion ( beside Moore– Cortner Funeral Home) @ 2:00p.m.

Joint ECDB meeting @ 10 a.m. @ Chamber Ambassador meeting @ 12 noon @ Chamber Creations/2nd Base Screen Printing (on the Square Winchester) 10 a.m.

Franklin County Manufacturers Roundtable 12 noon Board of Directors meeting @ Chamber @ 5:00 p.m.

Regional Mixer @ Jack Daniels Center 4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.

July 4 12 17 18 23

Happy Independence Day: Chamber Closed!

Chamber Connection @ Sugar Tree Farms Time: TBD SCORE Sales Tax Seminar 9-11 a.m. @ the Chamber Ambassador meeting @ 12 noon @ Chamber Board of Directors meeting @ Chamber @ 5:00p.m. Social Time @ 4:30p.m.

26 Franklin County Manufacturers Roundtable 12 noon

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

Member to Member Discounts Access Title & Escrow, Inc. 931.968.4885 $100 off closing fee to Access Title

COUNTRY BARN CONSTRUCTION 931.962.2276 FREE! Up to $100 in options when making a Barn or Gazebo purchase on orders over $1500

Family Counseling Center 931.723.0380 10% Discount on services

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

BENNETT’S PHARMACY 931.967.2777 10% off gift items

10% Discount

5401 Lynchburg Rd. Winchester, TN 37398

931-962-0453

931.967.4547 10% Discount to Chamber members & Employees on New Services Only

Samuel’s Janitorial Services

931.962.2276 10% Discount on retail plant goods

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

931-967-4028 10% Discount on regular priced items

931.962.3020 10% off Furniture and Bedding

847.587.5301 les.leeprinting@mail.com 10% Discount on Stock Printed 15% on Custom Print

931.962.9939 10% off food purchases only. $6.00 minimum

931.967.2220

Free 2 Liter Pepsi with 2 Deep Deep Dish Pizzas

931.308.4518 10% off of all services

20% off any service

931.967.0387 Free facial Call for an appointment.

1 free lock with unit rental Limit 1 per year

CARPET & DUCT CLEANING

10% off

931.967.8000

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

The Flower Shop 10% Discount 10026 David Crockett Hwy Belvidere, TN 37306

931-962-0567

Jake Davis 615.613.2382

931.212.0609 Free estimates for post frame buildings & metal roofs

10% off of services

$50 OFF any Guide Trip

Pretty Discoveries

931.598.5682

SERVPRO of Coffee/ Franklin/ Warren Counties

10% off all items in store

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

Kathy Bennett Photography

Commercial & Residential 931.962.0952

115 N. High St. Winchester, TN 37398 931-968-4646

5% DISCOUNT

Crown’s

Landscaping & Garden Center

Mountain Storage 931.924.3869 15% Discount on rooms Sunday - Thursday 10% discount on conference room anytime

709 Dinah Shore Blvd.

931.327.2060

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.

931.962.4334 30% Discount Decherd, TN location only.

Shull Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC 931.967.4232 Free consultation Wellness, Nutritional, Spinal Decompression, Dry Needling

Valley Mini Storage 931.967.1421 10% Discount on all retail products

10% Discount on jewelry

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

Winchester Family Dentistry Garrett Orr, DDS 931.967.4143 10% Discount Mention at checkout

WZYX Radio 931.967.1273 Free Interior & Exterior clean up with repair work

931-967-7471 New businesses– 1 month free advertising with a 3 month contract.

Existing businesses– 10% discount on new advertising packages.

Contact the Chamber to have your add here!

Call 931-967-6788 or email to info@franklincountychamber.com The above discounts are offered by members to fellow members of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR

LEADERSHIP FRANKLIN COUNTY CLASS OF 2018-2019 The mission of Leadership Franklin County is to assist personal development of the county’s current and future leaders. The program is for students and adults who work or live in Franklin County. Leadership Franklin County consists of an orientation in September and five topic-oriented day-long sessions from September to February with Graduation in March. Each participant will become involved in several civic/volunteer organizations.

Topics include: • Leadership Skills, Franklin County History & Education • Agriculture • Economic and Community Development & Health Care • Courts and Public Safety & Local Government • State Government • Graduation

CALL 931.967.6788 or email to info@franklincountychamber.com to request an application.