FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FRANKLIN TIMES
Volume 60 Issue 8
WWW.FRANKLINCOUNTYCHAMBER.COM
Index 1 - Chamber Calendar 2 - Ribbon Cuttings 3 - New Members 4 - Board Member and Ambassador of the Month 5 - Chamber Champions
March 2019
6 - Chamber Champions 7 - Physicians Spotlight 8 - Member Spotlight 9 - Community Calendar 10 - Leadership Franklin County
Chamber Calendar– Community Calendar Page 9 March
6 - Leadership Make up Day History of Franklin County 7 - Huntland High School Senior Mock Interview Orientation 11 - FCHS Senior Mock Interview Orientation 12 - Joint Economic Development meeting 10:30 @ Chamber 13 - Huntland High School Senior Mock Interviews 8:30 a.m. 20 - Ambassador meeting 12 noon @ Chamber 25 - Board of Director meeting 5 p.m. @ Chamber 26 - Leadership Franklin Co. Graduation 6 p.m. @ Livery 28 - Manufacturer Roundtable meeting 12 noon @ Chamber
May 6th Franklin County Chamber of Commerce RESERVE YOUR TEAM TODAY! 931.967.6788 INFO@FRANKLINCOUNTYCHAMBER.COM
CHAMBER UPDATE
Ribbon Cuttings
MAD SAM & House of Blessing-1852 Decherd Blvd. 931.308.3371 House of Blessings is a combination of two ministries-MAD SAM and Blessings- coming together and joining forces to raise funds to help those in need in our community through referrals from other organizations-DCS foster care, health dept, social workers of the school system, CASA, Campora, Drug Coalition, 30 Below and others. We take donations of any items and redistribute them to those in need or sale them at House of Blessings to fund the monetary needs of referrals. House of Blessings is sponsored by MAD SAM-making a difference suicide awareness movement. MAD SAM works to help prevent suicide by referrals to counseling, giving a helping hand by providing items and monetary needs to get people back on a level—playing ground, and having a support group. They work with suicide victims, suicide survivors, and their families to help them get through whatever they are going through.
LuLu’s Café Owner: Cindy (LuLu) and Paul Powers 204 S. Main St. Estill Springs 931.649.3933 Hours: Sunday 7a-2p Mon-Sat 6a-2p Serves breakfast and lunch everyday. Breakfast is served all day!
Second notices of Membership renewal have been sent! Please renew your membership in order to remain the 2019 Business Directory and Economic Guide!
Board Member of the Month Mike Bowden, retired Technology Executive from Concur Technology, has served as a Board Member for 1 year Fun Facts about Mike: • Loves to travel on his Harley-Davidson • Mike and his wife Rea have ridden his bike through 48 states (missing Hawaii and Indiana) and 6 Canadian provinces • Active in the Rotary Club of Winchester (President Elect) • Serves on the board for Winchester Downtown Program • Retired 9 years ago from a long career in technology • They have 2 children and 2 grandchildren, all of whom live in Texas. Why is he a Chamber member? - “Being a member of the Chamber of Commerce gives me the opportunity to be part of keeping Franklin County a great place to live. The Chamber helps promote a vibrant and growing business community which is key to providing opportunities for families and commerce to flourish. I enjoy being part of the effort.”
Ambassador of the Month River Crane, Technician at Middle TN Respiratory, has served as an Ambassador for 1 and a half years. Fun Facts about River: • Loves to Duck Hunt, and play golf • Enjoys learning something new everyday. Why is he a Chamber Member? “ I love Franklin County and I want to help it grow and be the gorgeous place it is!”
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
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSEM Russ Spray, CEO
LOCAL BANKERS. LOCAL DECISIONS.
FirstBank
Troy Martin, SCTN President Josh Rankin, Financial Center Manager
RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY
Alex Barnett, General Manager and Russell Barnett, President/Owner
TENNESSEE CHAMPIONS
Joe Hunt Owner
V.R. Williams & Company 1784 Sharp Springs Road Winchester, TN 931.967.2268
ENTREPRENEUR NOVATECH CHATTANOOGA 1936 Central Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37408 Sales: 423.305.7799 Service: 423.305.7799 Fax: 423.305.7864
Robert Schulte, President 466 Baxter Lane Winchester, TN 37398 931.962.3332
OVER THE TOP CHAMBER ANNUAL SUPPORTERS
YOUR LOGO CAN BE HERE JOIN THE LEADERSHIP CIRCLE OF CHAMBER CHAMPIONS
Southern TN Regional Health System
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
Simple Expressions 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)
Master Financial Group, LLC 301 2nd Ave n ue , NW; Wi nc he ste r , TN 3739 8
931.967.2979
Fax: 931.967.3086
Davis G. Mason
1212 West Main Street Decherd, TN 37324 931.967.0370 simpleexpressionsdecherd.com
May
April
March
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
Mid-State Realty, L.L.C.
Homes ● Land ●Farms ● Zero Lot Lines ●Commercial Auction ● New Construction ● Lake Front
931.967.4321
August
July
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
(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 Renee Hurt Owner 931-967-7911
551 Hospital Road in Winchester 931.967.0654 Fax: 931.962.4912
www.AMR.net
November 1038 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 37398
Don’t miss your chance to ADVERTISE! Call today to advertise HERE! 931.967.6788
December
www.blackberrypatchcatering.com
State Government Day • Sat in a session in the Chambers • Heard from State Representative Iris Rudder and Rick Tillas • Heard from Secretary of State Trey Hargett • Heard form House Speaker Glen Casada • Met with Senator Janice Bowling • Had a wonderful lunch from Chick-Fil-A • Got to walk through the underground tunnel
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Jonas Harmond
Edward Jones Investments Vice President
Amy Foster
Alex Barnett
Arnold Engineering Development Complex
Russell Barnett Automotive Family
Mike Bowden
Concur Technologies Retired
Tim Hammond
Josh Cole
National aerospace solutions
farmers cooperative
secretary
Kevin Lockmiller
V.R. Williams & Company
Ken Howell
Kip Commons
Past President
Gerardo Leon
Nissan North America
David Stewart Stewart & Stewart attorneys at law
Brian Sullivan
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Twin Creeks Marina-Resort-Village
Nissan North America, Decherd
Moore Cortner funeral home
Holly Cortner
Troy Martin
Exchange Media Group
Daryl Doney
Penny Morris
Southern TN Regional Health System
Treasurer
Susan Askew
The University of the South
Gene Snead
Franklin County Commissioner
FirstBank
Middle TN respiratory
Sandra Thomas Cliff Wilson
Jack Daniel’s distillery
CHAMBER STAFF Michelle Earle
Kayla Doney
Karlie ball
Sterling Hubbard
Executive Director
Director of Operations
Membership Manager
It director
March 2019 Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 1
2 Good Shepherd Mardi Gras Monterey Station 6p.m.
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Ladies Night Camino 6pm
10 Daylight Savings Time Begins!
17 F.C. Schools Spring Break Week!
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Decherd City Council Meeting 7pm
Winchester City Council meeting 5pm Cowan Council 7pm Take Two Rotary Meeting Livery 6pm
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7 Estill Springs City Council meeting 7pm
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9 SMS 5K 8 am Baby Fair STRHS 10am-1pm Arts&Ales Monterey Station 12-4:30pm Estill Springs FD Chili Supper 5-7pm
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Tims Ford State Park S’mores and Outdoors 5:30-7pm
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Huntland Council mtg. 6:30pm County Comm. Mtg. 7pm
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Tims Ford State Park Sunset Hike 5-7pm
Tims Ford State Park Hike 9am
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30 United Way Father Daughter Dance CPC
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State Government Day • Sat in a session in the Chambers • Heard from State Representative Iris Rudder and Rick Tillas • Heard from Secretary of State Trey Hargett • Heard form House Speaker Glen Casada • Met with Senator Janice Bowling • Had a wonderful lunch from Chick-Fil-A • Got to walk through the underground tunnel
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Jonas Harmond
Edward Jones Investments Vice President
Amy Foster
Alex Barnett
Arnold Engineering Development Complex
Russell Barnett Automotive Family
Mike Bowden
Concur Technologies Retired
Tim Hammond
Josh Cole
National aerospace solutions
farmers cooperative
secretary
Kevin Lockmiller
V.R. Williams & Company
Ken Howell
Kip Commons
Past President
Gerardo Leon
Nissan North America
David Stewart Stewart & Stewart attorneys at law
Brian Sullivan
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Twin Creeks Marina-Resort-Village
Nissan North America, Decherd
Moore Cortner funeral home
Holly Cortner
Troy Martin
Exchange Media Group
Daryl Doney
Penny Morris
Southern TN Regional Health System
Treasurer
Susan Askew
The University of the South
Gene Snead
Franklin County Commissioner
FirstBank
Middle TN respiratory
Sandra Thomas Cliff Wilson
Jack Daniel’s distillery
CHAMBER STAFF Michelle Earle
Kayla Doney
Karlie ball
Sterling Hubbard
Executive Director
Director of Operations
Membership Manager
It director