FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Franklin Times “ Your Business Link” Volume 35
Issue 8
Chamber Leadership EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Troy Brown Nissan North America, Decherd Vice-President Jim Cortner Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Secretary Jarod Pearson The Franklin-Pearson House Treasurer Charles Spaulding Citizens Community Bank Past President Phil Young Southern TN Medical Center BOARD OF DIRECTORS Alex Barnett Russell Barnett Automotive Family Stanley Bean FC County Commission Mike Cunningham Aerospace Testing Alliance Daryl Doney Middle Tennessee Respiratory Leah Drawhorn Walmart Supercenter Jim Harmon Monteagle Inn & Retreat Center Sam Henley Henley Supply Millwork Chip Manning The University of the South Troy Martin American City Bank Eddie Moffitt Elk River Public Utility District BJ Rigsby Coldwell Banker Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction, LLC John Sutton Liaison, AEDC Dave VanBuskirk Tims Ford Council Ernie Williams Rogers Group, Inc. STAFF Judy D. Taylor Executive Director Delores Janush Membership Manager Shannon Stephens Marketing Manager Technology Support Adam Marshall
August 2013
festival is proud to announce the return of the children’s area, Davy’s “Create & Take”. Come create a piece of art, a rocket and take a treasure home with you! Industries and businesses in Franklin County are coming together to stimulate the importance of learning math and science. All ages are welcome to experience the fun and excitement of Davy’s “Create & Take” at the 31st Annual Polly Crockett Festival. Other attractions at the festival include A Living History of Tennessee, complete with Civil War Camp, period dress, and Polly’s Skillet Toss. Polly’s Farm will have animals to pet and horses to ride. Kids will receive free balloons at Polly’s Balloon Stop. Take a break and climb aboard Kenneth Clark’s classy buggy for a tour of historic downtown Cowan. A unique addition this year the Boy Scout Regatta with 9 groups participating. A few of the activities they have planned are: Cub Scout Cooking Demonstration, Knot Tying, Bike Safety, Food Pyramid Display, Indian Craft, Pioneer Project Cowboy Cooking Demonstration, lots of handouts and treats. More activities to be announced. The Dunking Booth will be back and Davy’s Calaboose with warrants issued for only $5.00. Of course it would not be a festival without Funnel Cakes and Kettle Corn. A fun packed weekend with lots to do.
Each year the Polly Crockett & Tennessee History Festival has grown and expanded to have families travel from all around the region to this unique festival. The festival honors the Pioneer Spirit of Davy Crockett & his wife Polly and the History of Tennessee. The theme for the festival is “Behind every great man is a enterprising woman.” Dave Van Buskirk Chairman for this years festival expressed that he is anticipating a return of last years 90 vendors specializing in arts & crafts. The This & That Marketplace welcomes vendors with commercial products. The festival opens Friday afternoon with the majority of vendors arriving Friday morning and the remainder will be set up by 8am Saturday morning ready for the weekend festivities. The Polly Crockett Festival is a celebration of Tennessee History, handmade crafts, local talent and youth activities focused on learning. This year the
NOW ACCEPTING Leadership Franklin County Applications for the Adult Class of 2014 YOUTH CLASS APPLICATION PROCESS IS CLOSED!!!
Visit www.FranklinCountyChamber.com for a complete application The mission of Leadership Franklin County is to assist personal development of the county’s current and future leaders by: 1. Identifying potential and existing leaders and helping them to improve their knowledge and skills for carrying out their voluntary commitment to the community. 2. Providing participants with practical understanding of how existing institutions in the county function and interact. 3. Providing participants with a diversity of leadership skills training. ABOUT THE PROGRAM The program is for adults who work or live in Franklin County and for juniors who attend school in Franklin County. Leadership Franklin County consists of an orientation, a retreat in September and six topic-oriented day-long sessions from September to February with Graduation in February. Each participant will become involved in several civic/volunteer organizations. The monthly sessions focus on a major area of community concern and explore the issue of leadership within the context of the day’s subject. Topics include:
Leadership Skills Franklin County History & Education Local Government Economic & Community Dev.
Courts and Public Safety Community Needs and Services State Government
Franklin County Beautification Award Jake and Kerrie Davis
383 Oak Circle in Winchester. Pictured is Sandra Thomas, Leona Van, Carlene Brown-Judkins, Jake and Kerrie Davis, Beautification Chair Pam Brown and Executive Director Judy Taylor. Please call 931-967-6788 to nominate a residence or business for a Franklin County Beautification Award.
MEMBERSHIP CONNECTION
SPONSORED BY REGIONS BANK & WENDY’S
Executive Director Judy Taylor, Board Member Chip Manning, Wendy, Sponsor Ann Solomon, Region Bank; & Co-Sponsor Jessie Sheehan, Wendy’s Manager.
Ambassadors Nancy Hibler and Larry Williams with Delores Janush
Ambassador Sandra Thomas, Dan Warmbrod and Executive Director Judy Taylor. Dan won the Chamber Money Pot $163.00
A large crowd attended the Membership Connection held at Regions Bank. Everyone enjoyed Wendy’s famous chili, baked potato and salad.
Ambassadors Andrew Kastner, Sandra Thomas, Ann Solomon and Race Wilson with Wendy.
Ribbon Cuttings Dr. Oscar G. Hernandez Southern Tennessee Pulmonary Medicine
155 Hospital Road Suite C Winchester, Tennessee 37398 Tel. (931) 967-8111 Fax: (931) 967-8126
July 9th, 2013
Pictured is
1st Franklin Financial Josh Nickerson
Pictured: Judy Taylor Chamber Executive Director, Patrick A. Meko LifePoint Hospitals Inc. Regional Director, Wayne Hart, Winchester Mayor Terry Harrell, Dr. Oscar G. Hernandez, M.D., Phil Young STMC Administrator, Charles Spaulding Chamber BOD & Citizens Community Bank, & John Copeland CFO front row. Also attending: Kevin McGee Center Stage, Ret. Sgt. Major Larry Williams, Ryan Henn, Kevin Lockmiller, Michael Greer, Whitney Nunley, April Luttrell, Katie Stovall, Jeannie Amacher, Chris Rose, JoAnn Coutta, Denise Hamrick & Lisa Bradford .
2619 Decherd Blvd Winchester, Tennessee 37398 Tel. (931) 967-1466
July 28th, 2013 Pictured: Executive Director Judy Taylor, George Bowers, Ann Solomon, Chamber President Troy Brown, Mayor Terry Harrell, Tammy Summers, Vicky Nickerson, Manager Josh Nickerson, Sharon Neeley, Joe Cherry, Steve Knotts, Wayne Hart, Ricky Tipps and Joanne Coutta. Kneeling is Andrew Kastner, Race Wilson, Kaitlyn Nickerson, Sandra Thomas, Sherrie Low and Johnny Hand.
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Watson Watson--North Funeral Home, Cremation Center & Memorial Park
405 Sharp Springs Road Winchester, TN 37398 Tommy North, Owner (931) 967-2345 www.watsonnorth.com
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Franklin County Paint
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Master Financial Group 3 0 1 2 nd Av e nue , NW; Wi nc he s t e r , TN 3 7 3 9 8
(931) 967-2979
Fax: (931) 967-3086
Davis G. Mason Financial Planner
R. Matt Mason Fi nanci al Pl anner
Fee based advisory services offered through SSN Advisory, Inc., a registered investment advisor. Securities offered through Securities Service Network, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC
June
Homes ● Land ●Farms ● Zero Lot Lines ●Commercial Auction ● New Construction ● Lake Front
TONY STONE, Owner 938 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 3.7398 931-962-4300 Fax: 931-962-8900 fcpaint@att.net $5 off purchase of $25 or more!
Mid-State Realty, L.L.C.
(931) 967-4321
Each office independently owned and operated.
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RELIABLE RENTAL 104 E. Petty Lane Winchester, TN 37398
962-0406 1-800-453-RENT Owners: David & Cile Alexander
NEED IT??? RENT IT!!!
GUESS INSURANCE AGENCY
Insurance is about You, not us! 101 South Woodland Street * Manchester, TN 931-968-0148 * 931-728-8845 Call Roger or Linda for all your Insurance needs.
Blackberry Patch Catering 200 Main Street Decherd, TN 37327 931-962-0451
www.blackberrypatchcatering.com
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The following 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 to Member Discounts, call 931-967-6788 for details. Present this sheet to receive Member to Member Discounts.
BIG DADDY’S SPORTS 931-967-5433
10% Discount to Chamber Members DANLEY Heating & Air Conditioning
931-967-3209 10% Discount on services & check maintenance to Chamber Members
EXCEL FINANCIAL SERVICES BILL GREEN
BURL’S Termite & Pest Control 931-967-4547
931-307-8874
10% Discount to Chamber Members & Employees on New Services Only
15% Discount off an installed system at you home or business
931-967-1933 10% Discount to Chamber Members
931-308-1044 931-967-4028 10% Discount on regular priced items to Chamber Members
Kathy Bennett Life Communications & Security, Inc. Photography 931-455-9016
931-967-0387
931-308-4518
10% off all services to Chamber Members
931-636-6915 Free estimates for post frame buildings & metal roofs
931-967-2313 20% Discount all merchandise
5% discount for Chamber Members on parts & labor only. Excludes monitoring. New installations only
931-967-GOGO Free estimates & $10.00 off booking
Shull Chiropractic Clinic, PLLC 931-967-4232 Free consultation
Free facial for Chamber Members. Call for an appointment
931-967-7127 Free tank of fuel on all new boat purchases to Chamber Members
10% Discount to Chamber Members. Not to be included with any other discounts.
Valley Mini Storage 931-967-1421 10% Discount on all retail products to Chamber Members
931-967-0916 10% Discount on Simply Amish and Poly Furniture
931-924-3869 15% Discount on rooms Sunday - Thursday 10% discount on conference room anytime
931-967-2219
931-212-0609
10% Discount on parts, accessories & clothing. Free Moose gear bag with purchase of a new ATV to Chamber Members
10% Discount on jewelry
Terry Kirchner 888-572-7746
10% Discount
TRACKER BOAT CENTER
10% Discount on retail plant goods to Chamber Members
OFFICE OF HAMPTON BOURNE
931-968-4959 5% Discount on all stock trade commission & free investment reviews to Chamber Members
FRANKLIN COUNTY PAINT 931-962-4300 10% Discount to Chamber Members
Individual tax return $40 flat rate
FREE! Up to $100 in options when making a Barn or Gazebo purchase now through June 30, 2014. Discount to Chamber Members Only
Crown’s Landscaping & Garden Center 931-962-2276
N. Cory Glenn, DDS
931-723-0380 10% Discount on services to Chamber Members
931-962-0549
COUNTRY BARN CONSTRUCTION 931-962-2276
931-967-1040 $30.00 Discount to Chamber Members
931-598-5682 1 free lock with unit rental for Chamber Members Limit 1 per year
Coffee, Franklin & Warren Counties
931-723-8088 20% Discount carpet cleaning or air duct cleaning
TOP SECRET DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION 931-968-0114
931-454-9878
10% Discount on all services & 25% off any existing merchandise Employee discount competitive price & for those pricing on new Sea-Doos & Con AM who are new will receive a FREE ATV's to all Chamber Members!
Winchester Antique Mall 931-967-9930 931-967-1273 20% Discount on all merchandise to Chamber Free Interior & exterior Members clean up with repair work
first month of service
ANNUAL LEANDERSHIP SUPPORTERS The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce extends its sincere appreciation to the following companies who invest generously annually. These contributions help the Chamber with its mission of fostering economic prosperity in Franklin County
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RHODES SCHOLARS NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD Rick Youngblood and Gary Edwards
RHODES SCHOLARS NovaCopy
Kelly Cruise, Executive Director Judy Taylor, Chamber President Troy Brown, Keith Campbell and Daniel Henderson
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER Phil Young and Executive Director Judy Taylor
RHODES SCHOLARS RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY Executive Director Judy Taylor, Alex Barnett, Russell Barnett and Keith Barnett
AMERICAN CITY BANK Troy Martin and Lara Medley
FRANKLIN CO. AMBASSADOR’S DONATE TO FRANKLIN CO.& WINCHESTER S.W.A.T. Myers Point
John Goodson
345 Goodson Lane / 49 Myers Point Road Sewanee, TN 37375 931-703-0558 johngoodson@bellsouth.net www.myerspoint.com
Sewanee Business Alliance John Goodson Pictured is Andrew Kastner, Race Wilson, LD Thompson, Executive Director Judy Taylor, Kevin Lockmiller, Sandra Thomas, Ann Solomon, Carolyn Montoye, Nita Jernigan, Carlene Brown-Judkins and Kevin Wiseman.
FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
PO Box 182 / 69 University Ave. Sewanee, TN 37375 931-703-0558 johngoodson@bellsouth.net www.sewanee.biz
Southern Tennessee Pulmonary Oscar G. Hernandez, MD 155 Hospital Road / Suite C Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-8111 Fax: 931-967-8116
A&E Emergency Services A group of Business Professionals and Sheriff Tim Fuller & Police Chief Dennis Young are working together to solicit support to purchase new automatic Barrett REC7 equipment for the Franklin County S.W.A.T. (Strategic Weapons And Tactics Team). There are 18 police officers on the team consisting of 9 from Winchester and 9 from the county sheriff’s department. The S.W.A.T. team now have a variety of equipment all requiring different ammunition. Anyone interested in contributing toward the purchase of the equipment call Joe Hunt 931.967.2268, Jim Cortner 931.967.2222, B.J. Rigsby 931.607.5277, Alex Barnett 931.967.2277 or Chris
Ben Smith
1489 Decherd Estill Road Decherd, TN37324 931-962-3310 bsmith@aeemergencyservices.org www.aeemergencyservices
Hospice of the Highland Rim Jennifer Lazenky, Director 110 E. Lauderdale Street Tullahoma, TN 37388 931-455-9118
Rose 931.967.2268 or Judy Taylor 931.308.6098.
LABOR FORCE
FRANKLIN COUNTY TENNESSEE UNITED STATES
EMPLOYED
UNEMPLOYED
RATE
20,250
18,570
1,680
8.3%
3,143,300
2,865,800
277,500
8.8%
157,089,000
144,841,000
12,248,000
7.8%
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 7/25/2013 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT RELOCATING TO FRANKLIN COUNTY OR PLANNING TO Meet Joanne VISIT? Filchock, MD Family Medicine
Our beautiful area is attracting people from other states by the dozens and a large majority of these inquiries are people wanting to relocate to this area. Some are retirees, some are leaving the hurricanes behind, and some actually go on the internet and pick us out! We
It is with great pleasure we welcome the addition of Dr. Joanne Filchock to the medical staff of Southern Tennessee Medical Center/Emerald-Hodgson Hospital!
Tim Beebe 4600 Sprague #17 Anniston, AL 36206
Catherine Robinson 1027 Pennsylvania Ave Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Dr. Joanne Filchock, a board certified family medicine physician, will be joining Rita Milner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and the staff of Mountain Medical Clinic in Monteagle, Tennessee on September 3, 2013. Mountain Medical Clinic is located at 21 1 st Street in Monteagle and has been open since October, 2011.
Reginal Inman 137 Mandy Drive Hazelgreen, AL 35750
Carol Christie 817 Axtell Ave. Washington, IN 47501
David Avery 630 Concord Street Knoxville, TN 37919
Debbie Alexander 11256 Denzer Evansville, IN 47712
Ken Aubercohn 202 Citadel Drive Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Margaret Rybacki 2026 Victor St. St. Louis, MO 63104
Lillian Beck 505 Washington St. Apt.#2 Cape May, NJ 8204
Gordon Dawn 11801 Lawndale Kansas City, MO 64137
Gloria Frye 513 Pow Morr Dr. Front Royal, VA 22630
Jane Haslag 7521 Bode Ferry Rd. Jefferson City, MO 65101
Lechonia Webb 4113 Lynn Springs Rd. Swordscreek, VA 24649
Terry Keeley 1738 50Th Ave. Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
Karen Conners 955 Stone Cross Dr. Spring Lake, NC 28390 Tammy Fisk 5005 Lakeland Harbor Blvd. Lakeland, FL 33805
Patti Hart 6137 Gregory Rd. Bastrop, LA 71220 Joanne Rodd 14108 Galvani Dr. Cypress, TX 77429
Russell 139 Taylor-Royer Rd. Decatur, AL 35603
Betty Fannin 103 Ratliff St. Madisonville, TX 77864
Mary Gatlin Apt.A4 1410 E. Elm St. Athens, AL 35611
Mark Buckberry 6043 Winterhaven Dr. Elmira, MI 49730-9290
Sylvia Horne 3002 Dotti Dr. Phoenix City, AL 36870
Cathy Fay 5307 State Hwy. 303 Ne Space #53 Bremerton, WA 98311
As an undergraduate, Dr. Filchock attended the University of the South and graduated from the University of Florida. She completed her medical degree at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences and completed residency in Family Medicine at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Dr. Filchock has two adult children and spends her free time reading, exercising, traveling and enjoying outdoor activities. Dr. Filchock will be relocating to Sewanee from Knoxville later this month. As a Family medicine physician, Dr. Filchock provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. Family Medicine is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical and behavioral sciences1. Dr. Filchock has over 25 years of experience as a family medicine physician and she is dedicated to providing outstanding care. Dr. Filchock, Rita and the friendly staff at Mountain Medical Clinic are excited to serve the residents of Franklin County and surrounding areas. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the office at (931) 924-8000.
Office Location: Mountain Medical Clinic 21 1st Street Monteagle, TN 37356 Phone: (931) 924-8000 Fax: (931) 924-8001 Office Hours for Dr. Filchock: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:
8am - 5pm
1st and 3rd Tuesday: 10am – 7pm 2nd and 4th Tuesday: 8am – 5pm
Shirley Nesmith 4815 Nebo Rd. Madisonville, KY 42431
Dale Shantz 33 Stone St. New Hamburg, New Hamburg N3A- 1L3
FR ANK LIN C OUNTY CH AM BER 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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Franklin County United Way “Stuff The Bus” 9:00am—4:00pm at Walmart Shopping Center in Winchester. For information call 931-962-0103 Animal Harbor’s Bone Drop 5:00pm @ Winchester City Park. For information call 931-636-0388 Joint ECD Committee Meeting Polly Crockett Committee Meeting Partners For Healing “Healing on the Hill” 6:30pm—10:00pm @ Jack Daniels BBQ Hill in Lynchburg. For information call 931-455-5014 Arnold Community Council 8:00 am Polly Crockett Committee Meeting 12:00 noon @ Chamber Manufacturer’s Roundtable Ambassadors Meeting & Polly Crockett Committee Meeting 12:00 noon @ Chamber FRANKLIN COUNTY FAIR For information call 931-967-2741 or visit www.franklincotnfair.org Closing Day “Frogs” at Franklin County Art’s Guild Artisan Depot on 201 E Cumberland St in Cowan. Board of Directors @ Chamber 4:30 pm Social & 5:00 pm Meeting
UPCOMING EVENTS Mark Your Calendar: SEPT 20—22 POLLY CROCKETT & TENNESSEE HISTORY FESTIVAL
October 5th—STMC Plunge October 10– MEMBERSHIP MIXER-STMC DEC. 3 ANNUAL BANQUET Call 967-6788 (member events listed free)
Memorial Bricks available in the Pam Ledford Memorial & Community Leader’s Garden. Get yours for only $50.00 at the Chamber. Honor someone that has made a difference in your life, or perhaps someone you have lost by placing a brick in their honor or memory in the community garden. Call 967-6788