The Franklin Times Newsletter September 2013 by Franklin County Chamber

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

Annual Polly Crockett Festival. Ever thrown a skillet? Come and see how far you can toss a skillet at Polly’s Skillet Toss, sponsored by Lodge and manned by Mike Thomas, Southern Iron Works. Polly’s Farm will have animals to pet and horses to ride. Kids will receive free balloons at Polly’s Balloon Stop sponsored by Custom Designs. Corn Hole Competition, Boards furnished by Dave Van Buskirk and manned by Josh Rankin. Take a break and climb aboard Kenneth Clark’s classy buggy for a tour of historic downtown Cowan. 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 Tennessee History festival honors the Pioneer Spirit of Davy Crockett & his wife Polly Finley Crockett. The theme for the festival is “Behind every great man is a enterprising woman.” Dave Van Buskirk Chairman for this years festival expressed, he is anticipating a return of last years 90 vendors specializing in arts & crafts including a wide variety of festival food. 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 & fun. This year the festival is proud to announce the return of the children’s area, Davy’s “Create & Take”. Come create a piece of art from recycled material, custom make a rocket, launch the rocket and meet an engineer from Aerospace Testing Alliance. Build a wooden treasure assisted by Home Depot specialist and take your item home with you! Industries and businesses in Franklin County are coming together to stimulate the importance of learning Science, Technology, Engineering, Technology & math. All ages are welcome to experience the fun and excitement of Davy’s “Create & Take” at the 31st

A unique addition this year the Boy Scout-ORama 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 Demonstrations with lots of handouts and treats. More activities to be announced. Be sure to pick up your Bear Hunt Map and follow the trail to find the bear who has a special treat for each that travels the path. The special treat is sponsored by Citizens Community Bank. The Dunking Booth will be back and Davy’s Calaboose with warrants available for only $5.00 at the festival. Of course it would not be a festival without Funnel Cakes and Kettle Corn. A fun packed weekend with lots to do.

Children are invited to partake in the Davyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Create and Take (STEM focused) Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) area at the 31st Annual Polly Crockett Festival. Arnold Engineering and Development Center along with ATA: Aerospace Testing Alliance will be promoting STEM and hosting a rocket launching contest. Engineers will be assisting children in creating a rocket for launch. The Home Depot is back and will be having projects for kids to build with wood. The United States Army is having a booth and will be letting children create custom dog tags. Interlocal Solid Waste Authority is also on board and will have projects using recycled materials and Ramble The Raccoon with the Tennessee State Parks will be on hand making bracelets. Come bring your kids to this unique and amazing Create & Take next to the Cowan Railroad Museum at the 31st Annual Polly Crockett Festival. If you would like your business to participate and host a booth please contact the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at 931-967-6788

Mary (Polly) Crockett A Legend in Her Own Right Many stories have been written and Hollywood movies made about the life of David Crockett, but very little has been recorded about his first wife Mary Finley of Jefferson County, Tennessee. It is often said behind every successful man is an enterprising woman and the Crockett family was no exception. Mary was born on January 4, 1788. She was the fourth of seven children and the first of two daughters born to William and Jean Kennedy Finley. Mary’s father nicknamed her Polly. She was born in what is now East Tennessee. The year 1788 was a great year to be born in America. It was the year the Constitution was ratified and George Washington was elected our first President. She was also born in the proposed State of Franklin, which of course did not succeed in actually becoming a state. In many respects Polly Finley was born the year thirteen independent states became the United States of America. Polly’s early childhood was very typical of the frontier family life. She was raised on a homestead in a log cabin. Families in the area lived far apart but there were still primitive schools and churches. Most family get togethers were for church activities, barn building, and for harvesting crops. Harvest time also included evening parties and afforded the young folks the opportunity to meet one another. It was at one of these harvest gatherings that Polly met David Crockett, a resident of nearby Greene County. It was love at first sight for Polly and she married David one year later on August 12, 1806 in her parent’s home. She was 18 years old. The Crocketts lived in East Tennessee for several years, then moved to Southern Middle Tennessee; first in present day Moore County and then to Franklin County. It was while they lived in Southern Tennessee that the Creek Indian War and the War of 1812 started. David volunteered for the conflicts leaving Polly at home to raise two children with another on the way. Polly lived all her life in Tennessee. She died in the early spring of 1815 in Franklin County shortly after her third child was born. She was 27 years old. Polly Crockett embodied the frontier woman’s spirit. When her husband was away fighting for his country, Polly was left at home in the wilderness with the awesome tasks of safeguarding their children, tending the livestock, farming, foraging for food, and keeping the home fires burning. The Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s Polly Crockett Festival is more about the spirit of this frontier lady than about the wife of the famous Tennessean. Mary (Polly) Finley Crockett is a legend in her own right. Steve Pearson, Franklin County Historical Society

ASCEND FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CITIZENSCOMMUNITY BANK TRIGREEN EQUIPMENT GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE FRANKLIN FARMERS CO-OP COWAN POLICE DEPARTMENT COWAN FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF WINCHESTER WINCHESTER UTILITIES WZYX

COMPLETE ELECTRIC LODGE CAST IRON WCDT TENNESSEE NATIONAL GUARD UNITED STATES ARMY COUNTRY BARN CONSTRUCTION FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FRANKLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CUSTOM DESIGNS RURAL METRO

FRANKLIN COUNTY UNITED BANK ISWA: REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB HUNTLAND HIGH SCHOOL INTERACT CLUB BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TENNESSEE STATE PARKS AEDC—STEM GUY HILL & JAMES COOK

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FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS FRIDAY

PO Box 280 / 44 Chamber Way Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-6788 www.franklincountychamber.com info@franklincountychamber.com

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“ BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN IS AN ENTERPRISING WOMAN!”

Artisan, Crafters, Festival Food ······································ Friday @ 12:00 noon through Sunday at 4:00 pm

FESTIVAL OPENS··················································································································································· 9:00 AM FREE POLLY’S PLAY PARK WITH BOY SCOUT O RAMA & BALLOON STOP BY CUSTOM DESIGNS DAVY’S CREATE & TAKE ATA ROCKET LAUNCH COMPETITION HOME DEPOT WOOD CRAFT ISWA CAROL’S RECYCLE CRAFTS TENNESSEE STATE PARKS RAMBLE THE RACCOON BALLOON STOP BY CUSTOM DESIGNS & LIFE RESEARCH

BEAR HUNT & MONEY DIG BEGINS AT DAVY’S CREATE & TAKE POLLY’S PLAY PARK SCOUT-O-RAMA

DAVY’S ADVENTURE ZONE:

BUNGY JUMP, CLIMBING WALL & ACTIVITIES BY ARMY & TN NATIONAL GUARD

DAVY’S CALABOOSE: ARREST WARRANTS ISSUED $5 DAVY’S CORNHOLE COMPETITION: CASH PRIZES DAVY’S DUNK TANK LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS CROCKETT’S ANTIQUE CAR SHOW BY LEONARD BROWN PETTING ZOO HORSE & BUGGY RIDES MONTEREY STATION EXHIBITS FREE ADMISSION

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FESTIVAL OPENS············································································································································12:00 NOON POLLY’S STAGE BECKY OAKLEY················································································································································ 4:00 PM ARHEALA TAYLOR ··········································································································································· 4:30 PM OTHERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

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TRAIL OF TEARS MOTORCYCLE RIDE················································································································· 9:15 AM SKILLET TOSS ························································································································· 10:00 AM UNTIL11:00 AM SKILLET TOSS ··························································································································· 1:00 PM UNTIL 2:00 PM SKILLET TOSS ··························································································································· 3:00 PM UNTIL 4:00 PM DAVY’S STAGE HOSTED BY WCDT, BIG AL PRODUCTIONS & SLIM ASHLEY ARGO ··············································································································································································· 10: 00 AM HAPLOOSE ······················································································································································································· 11:00 AM THE RAYLA RAY BAND @ DAVY’S STAGE ······························································································································· 12:00 NOON JASON MLCOCH @ DAVY’S STAGE ··················································································································································2:00 PM SPICY TURKEY MELT @ DAVY’S STAGE ··········································································································································3:00 PM JULIE TAYLOR @ DAVY’S STAGE ·····················································································································································4:00 PM TREE WISE @ DAVY’S STAGE ··························································································································································5:00 PM JACK WAGON FEATURING THE HORNEY TOADS@ DAVY’S STAGE ······························································································6:00 PM

POLLY’S STAGE HOSTED BY RADIO X JEFF FRUSSELL

TOTALLY TUMBLING ··········································································································································································9:00 AM GOOD TIME GUYS & GALS ·····························································································································································9:30 AM CENTER STAGE CLOGGERS ·························································································································································· 10:15 AM CODY KEEL ····················································································································································································· 11:00 AM RADIO X ·························································································································································································· 11:30 AM GOOD SHEPHERD JAZZ BAND ························································································································································2:00 PM RADIO X ······························································································································································································3:00 PM HUNTER WOLONOSKI & TREY BINKLEY ·········································································································································4:30 PM JASON ADAMS ····················································································································································································5:00 PM

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JOHNNY HAND ················································································································································································· 10:00 AM BRIAN “BEAR” BREWER ································································································································································· 10:30 AM MICHEAL DANLEY ··········································································································································································· 11:00 AM DR. BRAD SHAPIRO ········································································································································································ 11:30 AM MAYOR RICHARD STEWART ··························································································································································· 12:30 AM KERMIT REED ·····················································································································································································1:00 PM NICK KESSLER ····················································································································································································1:30 PM KEITH BARNETT··················································································································································································2:00 PM NITA JERNIGAN ···················································································································································································3:30 AM

FESTIVAL CLOSES ················································································································································· 8:00 PM

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VENDOR BREAKFAST ············································································································································ 9:00 AM FESTIVAL OPENS·················································································································································11:00 AM PETTING ZOO HORSE & BUGGY RIDES DAVY’S ADVENTURE ZONE: BUNGY JUMP, CLIMBING WALL & ACTIVITIES BY ARMY & TN NATIONAL GUARD SKILLET TOSS ···················································································································································· 12:00 PM SKILLET TOSS ····················································································································································· 2:00 PM POLLY’S STAGE CENTER STAGE DANCE CO. ···························································································································································1:30 PM POLLY’S $500 CASH OPPORTUNITY TO WIN ································································································································2:00 PM DESTINED BY FAITH ·········································································································································································2:00 PM THE REALL DEAL ··············································································································································································3:00 PM ELITE ENERGY GYMNASTICS ····························································································································································3:30 PM

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PO Box 280 / 44 Chamber Way Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-6788 www.franklincountychamber.com info@franklincountychamber.com

SATURDAY

“ BEHIND EVERY GOOD MAN IS AN ENTERPRISING WOMAN!”

Artisan, Crafters, Festival Food ······································ Friday @ 12:00 noon through Sunday at 4:00 pm

FESTIVAL OPENS··················································································································································· 9:00 AM FREE POLLY’S PLAY PARK WITH BOY SCOUT O RAMA & BALLOON STOP BY CUSTOM DESIGNS DAVY’S CREATE & TAKE ATA ROCKET LAUNCH COMPETITION HOME DEPOT WOOD CRAFT ISWA CAROL’S RECYCLE CRAFTS TENNESSEE STATE PARKS RAMBLE THE RACCOON BALLOON STOP BY CUSTOM DESIGNS & LIFE RESEARCH

BEAR HUNT & MONEY DIG BEGINS AT DAVY’S CREATE & TAKE POLLY’S PLAY PARK SCOUT-O-RAMA

DAVY’S ADVENTURE ZONE:

BUNGY JUMP, CLIMBING WALL & ACTIVITIES BY ARMY & TN NATIONAL GUARD

N K I TE EC REA CHDAVY’ASKCE

FESTIVAL OPENS············································································································································12:00 NOON POLLY’S STAGE BECKY OAKLEY················································································································································ 4:00 PM ARHEALA TAYLOR ··········································································································································· 4:30 PM OTHERS TO BE ANNOUNCED

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MILITARY UNIFORM DISPLAY / DAVY CROCKETT DISPAY / LOCAL ART SHOW & MORE!!!

POLLY’S STAGE HOSTED BY RADIO X JEFF FRUSSELL

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ANNUAL LEADERSHIP SUPPORTERS Engage

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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.

RHODES SCHOLARS NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD

RHODES SCHOLARS RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY

Rick Youngblood and Gary Edwards

Executive Director Judy Taylor, Alex Barnett, Russell Barnett and Keith Barnett

SOUTHERN TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER Phil Young and Executive Director Judy Taylor

AMERICAN CITY BANK Troy Martin and Lara Medley

Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation, Inc. Jennifer Lazenky, Director 110 E. Lauderdale St. Tullahoma, TN 37388 Phone: 931.563.7439 Fax: 931.563.7482 HHR_FOUNDATION@hospicehrfoundation.org www.hospiceofthehighlandrimfoundation.org

Storage Central Franklin County Dan & Arlene Barry

1516 Blue Springs Road Decherd, TN 37324 931-598-5682 arlene6@bellsouth.net www.storagecentralfranklincounty.com

North American Merchant Services Shannon Cathey

This 501(c)(3) charitable organization assists hospice families in need with such things as food, utilities, transportation, and medications to name a few of the services we provide. We have also been able to help with educational grants to those pursuing healthcare related careers. Being a non-profit charity, Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation, Inc. is dependent on the generosity and the giving spirit of the communities we serve. We have awarded almost $100,000 in grants to improve the quality of life for this special patient population since opening in 2009. We urge you to help financially support Hospice of the Highland Rim Foundation, Inc. so that we may continue to assist these special patients and their love ones in such a critical time in the cycle of life.

725 Cool Springs Blvd. Suite 600 Franklin, TN 37067 615-771-6074 or 888-256-6267 Fax: 888-256-0117 cathey@namerchantservices.com www.namerchantservices.com

The Cooks Market Dawn & Gary Hopkins

21 Chattin Street Decherd, TN 37324 931-967-3999 Fax: 931-967-9739 thecooksmarket@gmail.com

Miss Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner House Tea Room Martha Austin

401 E Cumberland Street / PO Box 373 Cowan, TN 37318 931-967-3910 marthascornerhousetearoom@gmail.com

Franklin County Library

John Hein, President Friends of the Library 105 South Porter Street / PO Box 1182 Winchester, TN 37398 931-967-3706 Fax: 931-962-1477 fclibraryfriends@gmail.com www.franklincountylibrary.org

Because of your gifts, prayers, and support, many hospice families are blessed with the love and care they deserve.

LABOR FORCE

FRANKLIN COUNTY TENNESSEE UNITED STATES

The Body Shop Christy Keen

128 North Jefferson Street Winchester, TN 37398 931-691-3337 christy@thebodyshopsalon.com www.thebodyshopsalon.com

EMPLOYED

UNEMPLOYED

RATE

20,410

18,640

1,770

8.7%

3,153,600

2,886,000

267,600

8.5%

157,196,000

145,113,000

12,083,000

7.7%

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 8/22/2013 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT RELOCATING TO FRANKLIN COUNTY OR PLANNING TO VISIT? Meet Barry A. Our beautiful area is attracting people from other states by the dozens and a large majority Cortis, DO 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

North Lake Family Medicine Mannie Reeves Southern Tennessee Primary Care 1251 Brushy Road “Here for the Health of Your Family” Centerville, TN 37033 Dr. Cortis, a board certified family physician, graduated from medical school at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internship and residency at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center in Lititz Pa. Dr. Cortis can provide all of your family medical needs, including well-visit screenings and management of diseases such as diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension. He also treats acute conditions such as infections, sprains, cuts, physicals, age appropriate cancer screenings and cardiac risk assessment. Dr. Cortis enjoys preventive care by helping people stay healthy in order to enjoy life to its fullest. Dr. Cortis is also certified by the Federal Aviation Administration as an aviation medical examiner. North Lake Family Medicine is proud to serve Franklin County and surrounding communities. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact the office at 931-967-8641. Office Location: North Lake Family Medicine 10054 Old Tullahoma Road Tullahoma, TN 37388 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm Wednesday and Friday: 8:00am – 11:30 a.m.

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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

931-454-9878 25% off any existing competitive price & for those who are new will receive a FREE first month of service

10% Discount to Chamber Members. Not to be included with any other discounts.

TRACKER BOAT CENTER 931-967-7127 Free tank of fuel on all new boat purchases 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 TOP SECRET DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION

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

Valley Mini Storage 931-967-1421 10% Discount on all retail products to Chamber Members

931-598-5682 1 free lock with unit rental for Chamber Members Limit 1 per year

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

931-968-0114 10% Discount on all services & merchandise Employee discount pricing on new Sea-Doos & Con AM 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

January

February

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

May

April

Franklin County Paint

March

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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August

September

October

November

December

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

Thanks, advertisers for your support of the Franklin Times!

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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Chamber Calendar… September 9 10 11

Tims Ford Council 2pm @ Chamber Joint ECD Committee Meeting Polly Crockett Committee Meeting

Crossroad’s Café: Live Music by Cricket & Snail 6:30pm @ 38 Ball Park Road in Sewanee The Marketplace Consignment Sale Open 10:00am—6:00pm @ 1948 Decherd Blvd in Decherd. Call 931-308-7324 for information. RIBBON CUTTING: THE BODY SHOP 10:00 AM @ 128 North Jefferson Street in Winchester Ambassadors Meeting & Polly Crockett

@ 12 noon @ Chamber

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Committee Meeting 12:00 noon @ Chamber Motlow College Foundation Golf Tournament Call 931-393-1543 for information

20-22

POLLY CROCKETT & TENNESSEE HISTORY FESTIVAL

North Lake Elementary Hillbilly 5K Trail Run Call 931-455-6239 for information. Leadership Franklin County Orientation

@ Chamber @ 3:30pm

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Manufacturer’s Roundtable @ 12 noon Workers' Compensation Seminar 9am-12pm @ the Chamber $60 Presented by the Tennessee State Chamber (space is limited) call 967-6788 for information Fire on the Hill Concert & Benefit for Capitol Hill Fire Department 6:00pm @ Southern Middle Tennessee Pavilion. Call 931-6919295 or 931-308-5475 for information. Chamber Board of Directors @ Chamber 4:30 pm Social & 5:00 pm Meeting

UPCOMING EVENTS Mark Your Calendar: 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