November newsletter

FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

FRANKLIN TIMES

Volume 51 Issue 1

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President

Gerardo Leon Nissan North America, Decherd Vice-President

Rob Followell Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Interim Ceo secretary

Kevin Lockmiller V.R. Williams & Company Treasurer

Kip Commons Walmart Supercenter Past President

Troy Martin American City Bank

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

YOUR BUSINESS LINK

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 69th Annual Membership & Awards Banquet

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

November 2017

NOVEMBER CONNECTION Chili Luncheon hosted by:

Cravens Hall 435 Kentucky Avenue Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 Social hour begins with a Wine Tasting hosting by Beans Creek Winery at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Susan askew The University of the South

Alex Barnett

2030 Decherd Blvd.

Decherd TN 37324 Thursday November 9th @ 12 Noon Lunch FREE with an RSVP 931.967.6788

Russell Barnett Automotive Family

Amy Foster

Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Josh Cole Franklin farmers cooperative

Bill Green

Coldwell Banker Lynch-Rigsby Realty & Auction LLC

Jonas Harmond Edward Jones

Dave Loschinskey 8th day Software solutions, llc

Steve Moran Rogers Group, Inc.

Doug pearson National aerospace solutions, llc

Pam Peck Century 21 Mid-State Realty, llc

David stewart Stewart & stewart attorneys at law

Dave Van Buskirk

Please come celebrate with your fellow members & colleagues a successful 2017.

Business achievements made possible by your hard work, sponsorships, community involvement and membership investments.

Join us for lunch connecting with fellow Chamber Members and Networking

County Commissioner

STAFF Judy D. Taylor, IOM Executive Director

Delores Janush Membership Manager

Kayla Doney

Administrative Assistant

Nuria andreu Website

Sterling hubbard It director

Reserve your table today, space is limited.

(8 seats per table) $480 per table $60 per person Entrance on lower level.

RSVP 931.967.6788 or email: info@franklincountychamber.com

County Plaza Parking Lot to the left of the bank.

Please leave bank parking for customers.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’s UPDATE...

What happened & What is happening at your Chamber…

The tail end of September and the entire month of October was crammed full with a wide variety of programs and events. Let’s start with “WHAT HAPPENED.”

Manufacturers’ Salute... began with lunch at the Gossick Leadership Center at AEDC. Chairman Doug Pearson, Deputy General Manager, National Aerospace Solutions, and Rob Followell, CEO Southern TN Regional Health System, hosted the presentation

Other activities that happened in October :

Casino Night, Dealer Training, Regional Mixer with Franklin County, Manchester & Tullahoma at UTSI. Franklin County Chamber Manufacturers Roundtable

monthly meeting at the Emergency Management Bunker special thanks to Scott Smith for briefing our industry representatives on what happens in the “bunker”.

Scott provided an excellent review of the emergency services provided to our community.

Ribbon Cuttings…

Prince Veterinarian Clinic in Estill Springs. Drop by, meet & welcome the Prince family, Melissa (DVM), Jeff and their two sons Luke and Noah.

Mock Interviews…

Orientation for seniors at Franklin County High School.

TN Department of Tourism Conference…

and tour. The tour focused on some of the contributions Arnold AFB makes to our Nation's defense and National Aerospace Solutions scope of work. The tour was a more in-depth tour for our manufacturers. Each manufacturer representative was presented a grill set with instructions to relax and take a break from the everyday stress in our fast paced world.

Leadership Franklin County Agriculture Day...

A day of exploring the riches of agriculture in our community began with Agriculture Extension Agent Mary Beth Henley. Mary Beth being married to a farmer, working daily at the extension office presented a unique perspective of agriculture in our county and life on the farm.

LaDonna Caldwell, Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist presented the importance of rich soil and the services they provide to our local farmers.

Next on the agenda was Joe Huffine, Regional director, Franklin Farmers Coop who presented a regional review of agriculture in Tennessee. The Franklin County Farmers Coop is the second largest in the state.

After a brief time to explore the massive merchandise at the Coop, we headed to Woodall Grains for a quick lesson in commodities and storage of grains.

We left the Woodall Grains and headed for Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods for lunch provided by the Thompson family and a tour of the saw mill and entire operations.

Trees arrive at the saw mill and processed into the finest lumber and shipped all over the world!

Leaving Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods we headed to one of the last dairy farms in Franklin County, the Yoder Farm in Belvidere.

The entire class walked through the mechanical milking barn for a description of the procedure and process for milking the cows.

From cows to cotton...we toured an actual cotton gin in Elora. Amazing day for an introduction to life on a farm and more important meeting the amazing people working everyday in agriculture in our community.

A your representative, I attended the conference in Gatlinburg.

Gov. Bill Haslam & Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Kevin Triplett addressed industry professionals at the close out of a successful 2017. Governor Haslam &

Commissioner Triplett brought words of appreciation and congratulations to industry members another recordbreaking year!

Outstanding Citizen nomination…

Outstanding Citizen for 2017 should be submitted in essay format to the Franklin County Chamber, describing why you feel the individual is deserving of the prestigious award. Submit a resume on the individual you would like to nominate. An Outstanding Citizen is someone who has brought recognition to Franklin County throughout the state or county; a person that has contributed freely in time, effort or expense whether paid or voluntary to the Chamber, county, cities, church etc.

Nominations for Outstanding Citizens must be submitted by November 10th in written format, mailed to P.O. Box 280, Winchester, TN or dropped by the Chamber.

Happening soon…

Governor’s Economic & Community Development Conference also in Gatlinburg...

I am attending the Governor’s ECD Conference in Gatlinburg TN October 26th & 27th, I will attend workshops and receive the Governor’s ThreeStar Award presented by Governor Bill Haslam. What an incredible honor to receive this award for our county!

Lots of great accomplishment happening at your Chamber!

Full report will be provided at the: 69th Annual Franklin County Chamber Membership and Awards Banquet seating will be limited this year.

In the past we have seated 400 guests, due to fire codes, we will only be allowed to seat 328 guests. Be sure to call and reserve your table as soon as possible.

Call 931.967.6788

Casino Night

LEADERSHIP FRANKLIN COUNTY AGRICULTURE DAY UT AGRICULTURE EXTENSION

USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

SOIL EROSION

FRANKLIN FARMERS CO-OP

THOMPSON APPALACHIAN HARDWOODS

ELORA COTTON GIN

WOODALL GRAIN COMPANY

LUNCH PROVIDED BY THOMPSON APPALACHIAN HARDWOODS

YODER DAIRY FARM

Visit our website www.franklincountychamber.com & Facebook for more pictures from the day!

35th Annual Manufacturers’ Appreciation “Salute”

FCMRT “Salute” Vice Chairman

Rob Followell Chamber Vice – President CEO, STRHS

FCMRT “Salute” Chairman

FCCoC Manufacturers’ RT Chairman

Doug Pearson, Chamber BOD, Guest Speaker from National Aerospace Solutions

Jay Boyte Nissan North America, Decherd

FC Chamber of Commerce President

Gerardo Leon Nissan North America, Decherd

The Salute to our Industries was a great success and everyone agreed, the tour of the base provided by Chairman Doug Pearson, was the highlight of the day!

Every industry representative attending received a grill set as a reminder, they are greatly appreciated!

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

RHODES

RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY

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

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 Rob Followell, CEO 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

Networking at the 4th Annual UTSI Regional Chamber Mixer– Tullahoma, TN. Franklin County, Manchester, and Tullahoma Chambers.

Pictured: Robert Keen & Jim Fox with AirMed, Rob Followell Chamber Vicepresident, and Judy Taylor Chamber Executive Director

RIBBON CUTTING

Lakeside Veterinarian Clinic 208 South Main St. Estill Springs, TN 931-649-PETS (7387) Owners: Jeff and Melissa Prince October 19, 2017.

Owners: Jeff and Melissa Prince cutting the ribbon with 2 sons Luke and Noah, supporting Clinic Staff, family, friends, Estill Springs Mayor David Kelley, Chamber Executive Director Judy Taylor, Chamber Board Members, and Ambassadors.

Physician Spotlight Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Unveiling New Approach to Healthcare Winchester, TN- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System is proud to announce an innovative new approach to the way we provide healthcare to the community. This change is emblematic of the health system’s desire to continue to change with the needs of the fast moving, ever growing, modern family.

Starting this October, a number of the physician practices owned by Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS) will have a new name, First Choice Health. The new name represents a shift from a more traditional, slower paced style of healthcare to a new, highly flexible, patient centric brand of health care. This change will positively impact every community we serve.

“We have listened to our patients and are adapting to meet their, and their family’s healthcare needs while also providing them wellness programs for a healthy life,” said system president, Rob Followell. “Southern Tennessee’s First Choice Health locations will provide accessible health care with options like walk-in patient care or calling for an appointment. The largest change is our desire to remain flexible enough to handle even the most urgent need without interrupting or delaying the care for our more traditional patients.

The first locations changing names will be Winchester Family Medicine/Southern Tennessee Primary Care located on the Cowan Highway in Winchester and Hunters Lane Medical Center located behind Ruby Tuesdays in Tullahoma. The rebrand and subsequent re-launch of these clinics will be completed by November when making them the flagship locations for this new brand.

For additional information, call the Winchester location at 931-962-4040 or Tullahoma at 931-455-4616.

August

Labor Force

Employed

Unemployed

Rate

Franklin County Tennessee

19,780 3,194,000

19,050 3,078,600

730 115,300

3.7% 3.6%

United States

160,863,000

153,576,000

7,287,000

3.6%

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 9/21/17 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 69th Membership & Awards Banquet Tuesday, December 5, 2017 (Promotional items for banquet guests (350) must be at the Chamber

by Friday, November 17th.)

CHAMBER AMBASSADOR Nominate your most outgoing employee

OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR EMPLOYEE TO SERVE AS A CHAMBER AMBASSADOR

to be a Chamber Ambassador.

Ambassadors are official advocates for the Chamber and your business.

Looking for individuals that will dedicate their time and talents building your Chamber, your business and our community.

OUTSTANDING CITIZEN Outstanding Citizen for 2017 should be submitted in essay format to the Franklin County Chamber, describing why you feel the individual qualifies for the award. An Outstanding Citizen is someone who has brought recognition to Franklin County throughout the state & county. A person that has contributed freely in time, effort or expense whether paid or voluntary to the Chamber, county, cities, churches, etc.

Simply submit a resume to the Chamber detailing all the reasons they are deserving of this prestigious award.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: Friday, November 10, 2017 Submit Nominations and recommendations to Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 44 Chamber Way -PO Box 280 Winchester, TN 37398 Email: judy@franklincountychamber.com Fax 931-967-9418

GUESS INSURANCE AGENCY Auto

Homeowners

Health

Business

Life

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 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 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 1038 Dinah Shore Blvd Winchester, TN 37398

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.

December

Blackberry Patch Cakes & Catering 200 Main Street Decherd, TN 37324 931.962.0451 www.blackberrypatchcatering.com

Thanks, advertisers for your support of the Franklin Times!

F R AN K L I N C O U N T Y C H AM B E R O F C O M M E R C E 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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Like the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce on Facebook!

Chamber Calendar…

November: 1

Leadership Franklin County ECD Day

7 8 9 10-12 11 16

Joint ECDB Meeting @ Chamber @ 10:30 Ambassador Meeting @ 12 noon @ Chamber Chamber Connection: Citizens Tri County Bank @ 12 noon F4 Outdoors fishing with Jim Austin @ The Bass Club Veterans Day—Chamber Flags Fly FCC Manufacturers Roundtable @ the Chamber Guest Speaker: Brian Sullivan, Nissan North America Happy Thanksgiving!!! Chamber is closed!

FCCoC Board Meeting @ Chamber @ 5:00 p.m.

23 27

December: 5 25

FCCoC Annual Membership & Awards Banquet @ 6 p.m. @ Cravens Hall Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Chamber Banquet tips!

Be sure to reserve your table today, contribute a door prize and place your promotional item in the “Goodie Bag” provided to all attendees.

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

931.967.2777 10% off gift items

Crown’s

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

5% DISCOUNT

BENNETT’S PHARMACY

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

931.962.2276 10% Discount on retail plant goods

Family Counseling Center 931.723.0380 10% Discount on services

Franklin County Termite & Pest Control 931.962.3020 10% off Furniture and Bedding

931.962.9939 10% off food purchases only. $6.00 minimum

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

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.

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

Pretty Discoveries 931.962.8828 10% Discount

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

1 free lock with unit rental Limit 1 per year

Samuel’s Janitorial Services

931.212.0609 10% Discount on jewelry

931.598.5682

Commercial & Residential 931.962.0952

931.967.8000 Free estimates for post frame buildings & metal roofs

SERVPRO of Coffee/ Franklin/ Warren Counties

10% off 10% off of services

CARPET & DUCT CLEANING

1 free lock with unit rental Limit 1 per year!

Winchester Family Dentistry

931.967.1273

Garrett Orr, DDS 931.967.4143

Free Interior & Exterior clean up with repair work

115 N. High St. Winchester, TN 37398 931-968-4646 10% off all items in store

30% Discount Decherd, TN location only.

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

Valley Mini Storage

The Flower Shop 931.598.5682

931.962.4334

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

Your ad could be in this space!

WZYX Radio

Contact the Chamber to have your ad here!

931-967-6788

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

Existing businesses– 10% discount on new advertising packages.

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

931.967.1421 10% Discount on all retail products

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce Advertising in our Business Resource Guide and Directory Chamber membership Directory Published annually – 1,500 Distributed to: Members/officials: Newcomers Tourist Business & Industrial prospects (Page Size – 8 1/2” X 11”)

Don’t miss your opportunity to advertise.

Reserve your space today! Call the Chamber Office for more info!

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