FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
FRANKLIN TIMES Volume 59 Issue 5
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President
Gerardo Leon Nissan North America, Decherd secretary
YOUR BUSINESS LINK
November 2018
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 70th Annual Membership & Awards Banquet
Kevin Lockmiller V.R. Williams & Company Treasurer
Kip Commons Walmart Supercenter Past President
Troy Martin FirstBank
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan Askew
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Cravens Hall 435 Kentucky Avenue Sewanee, Tennessee 37375
The University of the South
Alex Barnett Russell Barnett Automotive Family
Mike Bowden Concur Technologies Retired
Josh Cole Franklin farmers cooperative
Holly Cortner
RSVP 931.967.6788 or email: info@franklincountychamber.com
Moore Cortner funeral home
Daryl Doney Middle tn respiratory
$60 per person
Amy Foster Arnold Engineering Development Complex
Table of Eight
Bill Green Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction LLC
Tim Hammond National aerospace solutions
Jonas Harmond Edward Jones
Penny Morris
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Jack Daniel’s distillery
David Stewart Stewart & Stewart attorneys at law
Brian Sullivan
Chili Luncheon hosted by
Nissan North America, Decherd
Sandra Thomas Exchange Media Group
Cliff Wilson Southern TN Regional Health System
STAFF Kayla Doney Director of Operations
Karlie ball Membership Manager
Nuria Andreu
November 8, 2018 @ 12 noon Citizens Tri-County Bank 2030 Decherd Blvd. Decherd, TN 37324
Lunch FREE with an RSVP 931.967.6788 or email to info@franklincountychamber.com
Social Media
Sterling Hubbard It director
Park at County Plaza Parking Lot to the left of the bank. Please leave bank parking for customers.
Agricultural Day. A special thanks to those generous enough to host our Leadership Franklin County Class of 2019! We are so grateful to you all!
When you have a flat tire... Some would call it bad luck, but it couldn't have happened at a better place. Thanks David and Polo at Woodall Grain Company for changing our tire!
SUGARTREE FARM
CHAMBER CONNECTIONS Hosted by
36th Annual Manufacturers’ Appreciation “Salute” The 36th Annual Manufacturer’s Appreciation Luncheon was held at the Winchester Livery. The luncheon was a perfect way to recognize industry leaders and express gratitude to every industry in Franklin County. Dr. Michael Torrence, President at Motlow State Community College provided a great speech about the growth of the Motlow Program and the potential of economic growth for Franklin County.
Franklin County Mayor David Alexander
Dr. Michael Torrence President at Motlow State Community College
Manufacturer Roundtable out going ViceChairman Doug Pearson seated with Chuck Barnes Winchester Utilities, Christine Hopkins, and Manufacturer Roundtable Secretary Barbara Lamb-Gass. Mr. Pearson will be greatly missed. We wish him the best of luck in his new endeavors.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
MONEY TREE CASH HOUSE
1945 Decherd Blvd. Decherd, TN 931.962.8617
Celebrating the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Money Tree Cash House on September 28, Jenny Crockett Hanger Manager, Alia Brewer, Jamie Brown, Kelley Daniels employees, Denise Holiday car salesman, with Decherd City officials, and Chamber Board Members and Ambassadors.
KNOTTY HAIR & NAIL 1 YEAR CELEBRATION 613 David Crockett Hwy Winchester, TN 37398 931.408.0685
Celebrating the 1 year anniversary of being in business in Winchester, TN, Bonnie Clark Owner of Knotty Hair and Nail cuts the ribbon with employees and friends Sue Kelly and Velvet Olds, Winchester city officials, and Chamber Board Members and Ambassadors.
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
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSEM Russ Spray, CEO
RHODES
LOCAL BANKERS. LOCAL DECISSIONS.
FirstBank
Troy Martin, President & CEO Josh Rankin, Branch Manager
RHODES
RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY
Alex Barnett, General Manager and Russell Barnett, President/Owner
RHODES
TENNESSEE CHAMPIONS
Joe Hunt Owner
V.R. Williams & Company 1784 Sharp Springs Road Winchester, TN 931.967.2268
NOVATECH CHATTANOOGA 1936 Central Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37408 Sales: 423.305.7799 Service: 423.305.7799 Fax: 423.305.7864
ENTREPRENEUR CHAMPION 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
Casino Night
It was a GREAT GATSBY Night!
A BIG THANK YOU for your part in making Casino Night a FUN successful evening for all attendees!
BEST THEME COUPLE CONTEST
WINNER Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Southern TN Regional Health System Raymond (Bob) Capps, MD Board Certified: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Southern Tennessee Neurology 100 Hunters Lane Tullahoma, TN 37388
Medical School: University of Missouri Kansas City, Missouri Residency: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Specializes in: • Epilepsy • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson’s Disease • Myasthenia Gravis • Alzheimer’s disease • Headaches • Myofascial pain syndrome • Tumors & hemorrhages
Welcoming new patients Appointments may be made by calling 931.222.4687
September
Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
Rate
Franklin County Tennessee
19,700 3,234,400
18,990 3,114,600
710 119,800
3.6% 3.7%
United States
161,958,000
156,191,000
5,766,000
3.6%
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 10/25/18. Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.
GUESS INSURANCE AGENCY Auto
Homeowners
Health
Business
Life 931.967.0654 www.AMR.net
Insurance is about you, not us!
Call Roger Guess or Misty Craig for all your insurance needs. Serving Franklin & Coffee Counties 320 Murfreesboro Hwy Manchester, TN 37355 r.guess@guessinsurance.com WWW.GUESSINSURANCEAGENCY.COM
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)
1212 West Main Street Decherd, TN 37324 931.967.0370 simpleexpressionsdecherd.com
May
April
March
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 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
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.
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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… November 5 FCHS Mock Interviews @ 8:30 a.m. 8 Chamber Connection Citizens Tri-County 12 Ambassador meeting 12 noon @ Chamber 13 Joint ECDB Meeting @ Chamber @ 10:30 14 Leadership– Economic & Community Development / Health Care 15 FC Manufacturers Roundtable @ Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods 19 Board of Director meeting @ Chamber @ 5 p.m. Social time 4:30 p.m. 22 –23 Happy Thanksgiving!!! Chamber is closed!
December 4 70th Annual Membership & Awards Banquet @ Cravens Hall 24-25 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Chamber is closed!
Chamber Banquet Be sure to reserve your table today, contribute a door prize and place your promotional item in the “Goodie Bag” provided to all attendees. WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS Money Tree Cash House 1945 Decherd Boulevard Decherd, TN 37324 931.962.8617 Cheaptodo 302 Bell Memorial Drive Estill Springs, TN 37330 615.630.2403
Twelve Church 1016 S. College Street Winchester, TN 37398 615.713.8241
Member to Member Discounts Access Title & Escrow, Inc. 931.968.4885 $100 off closing fee to Access Title
BENNETT’S PHARMACY 931.967.2777 10% off gift items COUNTRY BARN CONSTRUCTION
10% off services
931-968-4959 10% Discount on all stock trade commission & free investment and 401k reviews to Chamber Members
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 any service
20% off 3 hours of tutoring
10% Discount
5401 Lynchburg Rd. Winchester, TN 37398
931-962-0453
931.967.4547 10% Discount to Chamber members & Employees on New Services Only
709 Dinah Shore Blvd. 931.327.2060 5% DISCOUNT
Crown’s
Landscaping & Garden Center
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
Kathy Bennett Photography 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
931.967.0387 Free facial Call for an appointment.
Mountain Storage 931.598.5682 $50 OFF any Guide Trip Jake Davis 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 anytime
Samuel’s Janitorial Services Commercial & Residential 931.962.0952 10% off of services
Shull Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC 931.967.4232 Free consultation Wellness, Nutritional, Spinal Decompression, Dry Needling
1 free lock with unit rental Limit 1 per year
931.967.8000 Free estimates for post frame buildings & metal roofs
An additional 10% of Savings goes back to your business Terry Raney 615.585.6017
SERVPRO of Coffee/ Franklin/ Warren Counties
10% off CARPET & DUCT CLEANING
931.962.4334 30% Discount Decherd, TN location only.
931.967.0333 10% Discount to Chamber Members & Employees on New Service ONLY.
The Flower Shop 931.598.5682 1 free lock with unit rental Limit 1 per year!
115 N. High St. Winchester, TN 37398 931-968-4646 10% off all items in store
10% Discount 10026 David Crockett Hwy Belvidere, TN 37306
931-962-0567
Valley Mini Storage
Winchester Family Dentistry
931.967.1421 10% Discount on all retail products
Garrett Orr, DDS 931.967.4143 10% Discount Mention at checkout
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 931.967.1273
931-967-7471 New businesses– 1 month free advertising with a 3 month contract.
Free Interior & Exterior clean up with repair work
Existing businesses– 10% discount on new advertising packages.
Contact the Chamber to have your ad 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.
2018 Outstanding Citizen of the Year The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce is asking for nominations for the 2018 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. This honor is annually given to an individual who has worked, promoted, and volunteered with great effort to or for the citizens of Franklin County to create a better quality of life. You can find the nomination form on our website: franklincountychamber.com, Facebook page: Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, or come by the Chamber to pick up your form. Nominations for Outstanding Citizens must be submitted by November 16th, email info@franklincountychamber.com, mail to P.O. Box 280, Winchester, TN 37398, or drop it off at the Chamber 44 Chamber Way Winchester, TN 37398