January 2018 Newsletter

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FRANKLIN TIMES

Volume 53 Issue 1

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President

Gerardo Leon

YOUR BUSINESS LINK

January 2018

You’re invited!

TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FIRST NETWORKING CONNECTION OF THE YEAR! HOSTED BY:

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 5:30 PM WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 420 AVIATION DRIVE, WINCHESTER FREE WITH RSVP CALL 931.967.6788 or EMAIL info@franklincountychamber.com

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

Franklin County

Chamber of Commerce

Business EXPO

“Let’s Make A DEAL!”

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

Nuria Andreu Website

Sterling Hubbard It director

Hold the date: Thursday, April 5th Call and reserve your booth today!

931.967.6788 info@franklincountychamber.com

Buzz’s Guns

708 Dinah Shore Winchester 37398 931.327.2060

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’s UPDATE...

Greetings & Happy 2018!

This is my favorite time of the year for several reasons. There is an excitement in the air with a fresh start on a new year and time to reflect on accomplishments and lessons learned from the past year.

New and current board members begin to evaluate and set goals for the program of work. In addition there is extensive discussion regarding launching better promotional products, programs and services that lead to increased revenue and business growth for you our members and our community. Four major programs that will be retained and meet the criteria are Leadership Franklin County, Retire Tennessee participation for the 6th year, the Business EXPO and Casino Night.

Leadership Franklin County Leadership Franklin County, Wednesday, January 10th, Courts & Public Safety Day. The day begins at the Tennessee National Guard Armory with a presentation by Sgt. Major Adam Davis including demonstrations of equipment by military staff. Next a quick walk to the bunker including tours of Emergency Management and the Consolidated Communications Center.

Each tour includes presentations from Scott Smith and Kathy Blazier in the “Briefing” room. After a tour of the jail, we return to the Armory for a presentation by Josh Hunt, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agent.

District Attorney Mike Taylor will provide an overview of the court process.

Following lunch the class will tour the Franklin County Judicial Center including presentations by Circuit Court Clerk Robert Baggett, Sheriff Tim Fuller, Investigator Chris Guess and Judge Tom Faris. Next we will tour the Chancery Courtroom with a presentation

by Chancellor Jeff Stewart. Final presentation back at the Armory will be David Street, FBI Federal Bureau of Investigation. Special thanks to each professional for taking time to address the 2018 class of Franklin County Leadership.

Retire Tennessee The contract for 2018 is signed and Franklin County is officially on board for another great year as a Retire TN Community. It is an honor to represent our county in the state of Tennessee at the Ideal Living EXPO’s marketing best places to retire in our great state.

What an incredible opportunity for our county to be in the Retire Tennessee program working with State Director Ramay Winchester and Commissioner of Tourism Kevin Triplett. This month I will travel with the state team to Chicago and have an opportunity to sell our community to retirees.

Ramay Winchester commented, “Franklin County entered the program in 2012 and the Chamber has done a tremendous job of touting the resources and amenities in beautiful Franklin County”. “The success of this program is evidence of Tennessee’s remarkable quality of life. Our Retire Tennessee counties are the crown jewels in attracting new residents that bring even more vitality to our state, “Winchester said, “

www.buzzsguns.com

Special thanks to member, friend and neighbor, Buzz Costa owner of Buzz’s Guns who came to our rescue during the holidays!

Our flags were stuck at half mast and after several attempts by different individuals, Buzz took time to fix the problem! Our flags are no longer stuck and your staff will do our best to follow proper flag procedures!

Ben Boswell donated their antique flag pole to our Chamber in 1997 when Jeff Gamble donated the Chamber building and land. Your Chamber is truly a gift from members and people who saw a need and had a vision for our community to have a Chamber that would quickly become the heart of our community.

Member after member steps up and meets the needs to keep our Chamber building, programs and representation strong and viable for Franklin County

Thank you Buzz!!!

Active retirees relocating to these communities help stimulate the economy, while bringing their knowledge and time to actively invest in their new home.” Franklin County averages 700 leads monthly from the co-op advertising with the Retire Tennessee program.

26th Annual Business Expo The date to mark on your calendar is April 5th for the 26th Annual Franklin County Chamber Business EXPO. Location to be announced. “This is the perfect opportunity for you to showcase your business” commented Kip Commons, Chair for the event. Kip and his committee are preparing another great event.

Registration and information will be posted on the Chamber web site, as soon as details are finalized.

All booths will be assigned as registrations are received due to the new location.

Casino Night…date to be determined….call with your suggestions for a theme and date!

We welcome back Gerardo Leon, Nissan North America-Infiniti as Chamber President for a second term. The Board of Directors will finalize the 2018 program of work at the January board meeting.

Please call Gerardo, any board member, or me on my cell 308.6098, if you want to be more involved or have suggestions. This is your Chamber and we are here to support and promote you...our members!

Judy Taylor

LEADERSHIP FRANKLIN COUNTY ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELPOMENT/HEALTH CARE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT DAY

Nissan Infiniti

Winchester Utility Waste Water Facility

STRHS

Phoenix Boats

Nissan Infiniti

Infiniti Leadership started the day off with breakfast at Winchester Utilities and toured their Water Treatment and Waste Water Facilities, followed by tours of Nissan North America Decherd Plant 1, and Infiniti Plant 2 then lunch, before they headed to tour Phoenix Boats, and final presentation at Southern TN Regional Health System. They ended their busy day with a recap at the Chamber office, and Gene Seaton, F.C. Industrial Recruiter provided an update on Industrial Development, Ramay Winchester the Director of Retire TN Program provided an overview of Retire TN, and Judy Taylor FCCoC Executive Director spoke on the Role of a Chamber of Commerce.

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 of Decherd Powertrain Operations & Smyrna Battery Plant

RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY

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

RHODES

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 SYSTEM Cliff Wilson, COO RHODES

LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS RHODES

Troy Martin, President & CEO Clint Hayes, 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 Spotlight Smith Joins First Choice Health Winchester

Winchester, TN, Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester officials

announce the addition of Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Smith to First Choice Health in Winchester.

Ms. Smith began her healthcare career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and soon afterwards received her Associates Degree in Science in Nursing at Motlow State Community College. She then obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree from Middle Tennessee State University which put her one step closer to attaining her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the same university. She is currently board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nursing Credentialing Center.

In addition to the services offered at First Choice Health, Ms. Smith brings specialty training in critical care, sleep, pulmonary, and family medicine to the practice. She has special skills in trigger point and joint injection, spirometry reading, PFT over reads, and lung nodule assessment and follow up care. She also specializes in the management of various lung diseases such as COPD, emphysema, IPF, sarcoidosis, asthma and chronic bronchitis as well as various sleep disorders such as RLS, OSA, OHS, narcolepsy, insomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders. Ms. Smith is certified in BLS< ACLS< and CPI. For additional information about Sherrie Smith, FNP-BC, call First Choice Health, 931-962-4040 or go by and see her at the office, 2118 Cowan Highway in Winchester, Monday through Friday 7a -6p and on Saturday 8a until 2p.

RIBBON CUTTING Owner Pat and Chuck Hanson cutting the ribbon with staff, family, friends, Winchester Mayor Terry Harrell, Chamber Executive Director, Judy Taylor, Chamber Board members, and Ambassadors.

On the Square Nail Spa January 4, 2018 10 S. Jefferson St . Winchester 931-313-5914

August

Labor Force

Employed

Unemployed

Rate

Franklin County Tennessee

20,340 3,214,000

19,740 3,116,200

600 97,000

3.0% 3.0%

United States

160,465,000

154,223,000

6,242,000

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.

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)

February San Miguel, LLC

January

March

Master Financial Group, LLC

Available Properties leading the way 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)

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

931.967.2979

Financial Advisor

Office space available from 300 sq. feet to 3,500 sq. feet. Free utilities and parking. Space is newly renovated. Elevator and handicap accessible.

Office space available from 780 sq. feet to 4,000 sq. feet. Free parking for about 100. Space is newly renovated. Elevator and handicap accessible.

May

April

Fax: 931.967.3086

Davis G. Mason

margaretblynch@yahoo.com

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

EarthWise County-Wide Beautification “Show your pride community–wide”

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

“PICK IT UP” “SPRUCE IT UP” DO YOUR

PART! F.C. Solid Waste Management (931.967.1139) Interlocal Solid Waste Authority (www.iswarecycle.net) Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (931.967.6788) Tim’s Ford Council (931.308.7971)

Reduce Reduce

Reuse Reduce

Recycle

August

July

Mid-State Realty, L.L.C.

931.967.4321 September

People taking care of people….

Together we can do anything!

551 Hospital Road in Winchester 931.967.0654 Fax: 931.962.4912

www.AMR.net

October Gary and Renee Hurt Owners 931-967-7911

November

December

1038 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 37398

Insurance is about You, not us!

www.blackberrypatchcatering.com

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…

January 1 4 10 17 24 25 25 29

Happy New Year! Chamber closed Ribbon Cutting—Nail SPA 10 am (Winchester Square) 615.971.0711 Leadership Franklin County - Courts & Public Safety Ambassador meeting 12 noon @ Chamber Ribbon Cutting—Dr. Collin Bills, Tullahoma FCMRT - 12 noon @ the Chamber Erlanger Health System @ Life Force Network Connection Winchester Municipal Airport, 420 Aviation Drive @ 5:30 p.m.

Board of Directors - 4:30 p.m. Social time, meeting 5:00 p.m.

February 7 12 14 17 22 26

Leadership Franklin County—State Government Day School Board Meeting 5:30 @ Board of Education Ambassador meeting 12 noon @ Chamber TN HS Bass Fishing Tournament—Jake Davis 615.613.2382 FCMRT - 12 noon @ the Chamber Board of Directors - 4:30 p.m. Social time, meeting 5:00 p.m.

Hold the Dates:

April 5th - 26th Annual Business Expo May 7th - 19th Annual Bear Trace Golf Classic NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

3-TENN Media Ray Bouckenooghe P.O. Box 332278 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 931-952-3873 info@3tennmedia.com

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

Member to Member Discounts Access Title & Escrow, Inc.

931.315.9920 10% Discount

931.968.4885 $100 off closing fee to Access Title

AMY HARING PHOTOGRAPHY 10% Discount amyharingphoto@aol.com 9313083431

CJ’s Automotive Services, LLC

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

709 Dinah Shore Blvd.

931.327.2060

1498 Sharp Springs Rd. 931-313-5315 10% off any service

Belles & Beaus 114 1st Avenue S.E. Winchester 931.636.2382 10% Discount on purchases Alterations excluded

COUNTRY BARN CONSTRUCTION 931.962.2276

Glenn Dental N. Cory Glenn, DDS 931-967-3209 10% Discount on services & check maintenance

931-967-1933 10% Discount

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

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

931.962.3020 10% off Furniture and Bedding

Kathy Bennett Photography 931.308.4518 10% off of all services

931.962.9688 10% Discount on New Services

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

20% off any service

Crown’s

931.962.2276 10% Discount on retail plant goods

Family Counseling Center 931.723.0380 10% Discount on services

HOLT’S DINER

Franklin County Termite & Pest Control 931.962.9939 10% off food purchases only. $6.00 minimum

931.967.2777 10% off gift items

Landscaping & Garden Center FREE! Up to $100 in options when making a Barn or Gazebo purchase

5% DISCOUNT

BENNETT’S PHARMACY

931.625.4100 Hair Cuts for $10.99

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

10% off purchases www.holtsdiner.com

931.967.2220

Free 2 Liter Pepsi with 2 Deep Deep Dish Pizzas

Mountain Storage 931.967.0387 Free facial Call for an appointment.

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

931.598.5682 1 free lock with unit rental Limit 1 per year

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 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.

931.962.4334 30% Discount Decherd, TN location only.

Shull Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC SERVPRO of Coffee/ Franklin/ Warren Counties

10% off CARPET & DUCT CLEANING

The Flower Shop 931.598.5682

931.967.8000 Free estimates for post frame buildings & metal roofs

931.968.0114 10% Discount on all services & merchandise Employee discount pricing on new Sea-Doos & Can-AM ATV's

931.967.4232

931.967.0333

Free consultation

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

Wellness, Nutritional, Spinal Decompression,

Valley Mini Storage

Winchester Family Dentistry

931.967.1421 10% Discount on all retail products

10% Discount Mention at checkout

Your ad could be in this space!

Contact the Chamber to have your ad here!

931-967-6788

Present your Member-to-Member card to receive discounts.

Garrett Orr, DDS 931.967.4143

A special thanks to these members who have already renewed their 2018 membership!

Fiesta Grill Mexican Restaurant

Franklin Cars

F.C. Industrial Development Board

Fast Pace Urgent Care Clinic

The Sewanee Inn

Duck River Electric Membership Corp.

Fandrich Supply Company

Maplewood Apartments

Discount Plumbing & Electric Supply

Family Counseling Center of Middle TN

Interstate Block & Brick Company

Century 21 Mid-State Realty LLC.

Factory Furniture Company

Henley Supply Millwork, Inc.

Crown’s Landscaping & Garden Center

Factory Connection

Hatchett Insurance Agency

CFC Recycling, Inc.

Exchange Media Group

F.C. Consolidated Housing Authority

Blu Front Drug Store

Elk River Public Utility District

Blue Oak Projects, LLC.

Better Business Bureau of Mid. TN

Diamonds For You

City of Huntland

Animal Harbor

Davis, Kessler, & Davis

Subway

Access Title & Escrow, Inc.

County Metal and Vinyl

Billy Freeze, State Farm Insurance

Almost Home

Cumberland Termite Company, LLC.

Partners for Healing, Inc.

A 1 Chimney Specialist

Clark, Knies, & Crenshaw

Pool Services and Sales

National Aerospace Solutions, LLC.

City of Winchester

Reliable Rental of F.C. Inc.

Motlow State Community College

Citizens Tri-County Bank

Robertson-Vaughn Const. Co., Inc.

Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio

Best Western Inn

Sherill Pest Control

Middle TN Association of Realtors

Bennett’s Pharmacy

Shull Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC.

Master Financial Group, LLC

Bean, Rhoton, & Kelley PLLC.

South Central Human Resource Agency

Life Communications & Security, Inc.

Oldham Theatre

Southern TN Cardiology

Industrial Warehouse Services

New Life

Tennessee Valley Nursery

Glen Hyde Dental Care

Neal’s Body Shop

The Local Mover

Good Samaritan Ministry

Montana Drive In

Tims Ford Bass Club

Tom Shemwick

Montana & Company

Tims Ford Marina & Resort

Excel Property Management

Monster Broadband Inc.

Tower Community Bank

Middle TN Respiratory

United Way of Franklin County

Little Caesars

Volunteers in Medicine of Southern TN

Linda’s Market

Western Sirloin Steak House

Kurt M. Johnson & Associates, Inc.

Winchester Airport Authority, Inc.

Mike Kennedy

Winton Auction & Realty

Holiday Landing Resort/ Bluegill Grill

Hall Furniture

Franklin County Farm Bureau

Franklin County Lumber Company

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