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Author: Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing

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LHS Tennessee Scholars

The Tennessee Scholars Ceremonies began this morning at Lebanon High School. Tennessee Scholars, which was started in 2005, is a joint effort by the Chamber of Commerce and the business community of Wilson County, aimed to encourage Wilson County students to take more rigorous courses of study during their years in school.
 
This year, there was a total of 305 graduates amongst the 7 high schools, Friendship Christian School, Heritage Christian Academy, Lebanon High School, Mt. Juliet Christian Academy, Mt. Juliet High School, Watertown High School, and Wilson Central High School.
The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Genesco for their continued sponsorship for the Chamber’s education programs, our Education Division, city & county Mayors and all School Principals for the roles that they played in such supporting education.
 
Pictured are Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Chairman of the Board Curt Baker, President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chair Elect & Education Division Vice Chairman Wes Dugan, and Vice President Membership & Finance, Andrea Wilke.

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The Cottage On Main Salon & Suites

The Cottage on Main Salon & Suites, celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting Celebration on May 5th. Kaelyn Bryan was joined by her family Austin, Houston, Jax and friends! Staff includes: Ashley Allen, Heather Beaty, Ashlyn Vantrease, Christina Lackey, Lyndie Lyons, Hunter Mehaffey, and Tiara Puckett. Their services include Blonding services, Color services, Haircuts (Women, Men, Kids) Hair extensions, Special occasions, (Wedding, Prom, Formal) Waxing, Lash extensions, Facials, Microblading (Coming in October).
 
Kaelyn said “I would like to thank God first and foremost, my family, friends, and my wonderful girls I get to work with everyday. They all helped me through this whole process. This has been a dream of mine that came to reality very quickly and I couldn’t of done it without the support of my favorite people. I am blessed beyond measure.”

Present were family and friends, Chairman of the Board Curt Baker, President & CEO Melanie Minter and Chamber Ambassadors. Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Ian Isbell Agee & Johnson Realty.

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Hearthside Senior Living Business After Hours

A Buisness After Hours was held Thursday, April 28th at Hearthside Senior Living. We enjoyed a good time networking with friends, guests and residents! Thank you to Sean Dozier for hosting this event.

Hearthside Senior Living is Lebanon’s unique Senior Living Community – designed for seniors to age in place – all within a safe, comfortable, and Christian environment. Hearthside Senior Living has beautiful retirement homes designed for an independent lifestyle with maintenance-free living.

Hearthside Senior Living also continues the excellent tradition of assisted living for those seniors who need additional services. Hearthside Senior Living – a independent retirement community and assisted living community – all on one campus in the heart of Lebanon. You’re always welcome at Hearthside Senior Living.

Hearthside is located at 215 N Castle Heights Ave, Lebanon, TN 37087. 

Present with the Chamber were Past Chair of Chairs Greg Butler, President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber staff and representatives  including Ambassadors.

  Hearthside

 

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Hire Dynamics Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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It was a great day celebrating today’s Ribbon Cutting with Hire Dynamics in their Lebanon location at 365 Hartman Dr. Suite 106.
Hire Dynamics is a staffing agency that provides quality employees that will help grow your business!
Pictured is Brianna Poncsak, Ryan Raork and staff along with friends & family, Chamber representatives Chamber President & CEO Melaine Minter, staff, and Chamber Ambassadors.

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Ian Isbell Agee and Johnson Realty.

The Virginia Adams Thackston Reading Room

A Ribbon Cutting ceremony was held Saturday, March 26th to officially open the new Reading Room at the Lebanon-Wilson County Library. The Virginia Adams Thackston Reading Room was made possible by a gift from the Thackston Family Foundation. Mrs. Thackston was a user and supporter of the Library for over 50 years. She enjoyed going to the Library from the time it was located upstairs in a house on College Street to its present location on Main. Mr. Ed Thackston spoke fondly of the time he checked out books with his brother, Carlton and sister, Gemma when they were young children.
Present were Thackston family and friends, Chairman of the Board Curt Baker, President & CEO Melanie Minter and Chamber representatives including Ambassadors.

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Ian Isbell Agee & Johnson Realty.

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State of the City Address

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce was honored to present the annual State Of The City Address. Hosted by Government Relations Division Vice Chairperson Rusty Richardson. A special thank you to Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell for his updates on Population Growth, New Businesses moving to our area, along with an announcement of Phase 1 of the New Sports Complex.

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Wilson County Mayoral Candidate Forum

Join us and support your candidates as incumbent, Randall Hutto and Phillip Warren take the stage at a political mayoral forum. Each candidate will have an opportunity to make an opening statement and a closing statement. Each of these statements will be limited to 3- 4 minutes. The order of speaking will be determined by a flip of the coin.
 
Following the opening statements, each candidate will be asked the same question and given time to respond.
Time limit to be determined. Candidates will alternate on who responds first.
 
Candidates will not ask questions of each other.
 
Questions will cover a variety of topics including but not limited to: County growth, quality of life, taxation, economic development, workforce development, education, recreation, etc.

2022 Election Seminar!

Join our 2022 Election Seminar with Guest Speaker Tammy Smith, Administrator of Elections. She will be discussing Redistricting, Election Cycling-May 3rd Primary, and Security Cyber & Physical. There will be a Q&A and you don’t want to miss out. 

MARCH 28, 2022 5:30 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. 5:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.

Wine & Cheese Provided by Cumberland University

Massage and Wellness Studio Business After Hours

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Massage and Wellness Studio located in Lebanon, TN, is a division of Kerry Becht Physical Therapy & Therapeutic Massage. They expanded their practice and started Massage and Wellness Studio in August 2021. They offer several different types of massages and acupuncture. Please contact them at 615-466-7075 to schedule an appointment with one of their wonderful therapists. 

Join us on March 10, 2022 for their Business After Hours. There will be refreshments and door prizes. There will also be a Chamber Pot of $600.00 but you must be present to win. 

 

1417 W Baddour Parkway Suite B

Lebanon, TN

Denim and Diamonds!

A great evening was had by all last Thursday evening! The Chamber celebrated our Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Celebration with theme “Denim and Diamonds”. It was exciting to highlight local businesses and individuals for their 2021 accomplishments. Our 2022 Chairman of the Board Curt Baker and all Board of Directors were sworn into their position of service to our community. Congratulations to all winners! A special thanks to our Title Sponsor F&M Bank and other Celebration Sponsors.
 
2021 Retailer of the Year- Necole Witcher Bell
2021 Small Business Award- Main Street Mercantile & Creamery
2021 Business Person of the Year- Tim Leeper
2021 Friend of Education- Scott Benson
2021 Public Servant of the Year- Robert Huttchson
2021 Volunteer of the Year – Greg Butler
2021 Wilson County Sports Council Award – Rick Smith
2021 Woman of Excellence- Traci T. Pope
2021 Non Profit of Excellence – Wilson County Community Help Center
2021 Local Focus Award – Todd Smith
2021 Industrialist of the year- Tom Nelson
 
Lifetime Member Award #44 – Gwen Scott
Cedar Tree Awards
Best new professional or commercial building completed in 2021:
Callis Ventures
Tennessee Orthopedics Alliance
Best structure converted to a new use this year:
Lebanon Police Department
15th District Public Defender
Best improvement of land usage to enhance the areas aesthetic or quality of life completed this year:
Jones Brummett Elementary
Best restoration or preservation of a history site:
Downtown Lebanon Group
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