Author: Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing

We’d like to congratulate all of the Wilson County Award Winners! We are so grateful for the many great services offered in our county, keep up the good work! Below is a full list of all the winners.

• Best Bar: Town Square Social
• Best Bar Food: Town Square Social
• Best Cocktail: Town Square Social
• Best Place to Buy Beer: Lebanon Wine & Spirits
• Best Sports Bar: Town Square Social
• Best Wine & Liquor Store: Lebanon Wine & Spirits
• Best Craft Store: Hobby Lobby
• Best Custom Artwork: Imagine That Art Studio
• Best Date Spot: Town Square Social
• Best Event Venue: Capitol Theatre
• Best Family Entertainment: Wilson County Fair
• Best Live Music: Capitol Theatre
• Best Live Theatre: Capitol Theatre
• Best Local Event: Wilson County Fair
• Best Party and Event Supplies
• Best Performing Arts: Showtyme Xtreme Athletics & Dance
• Best Automotive Sales Person: Joe Ali
• Best New Automotive Dealership: Wilson County Auto
• Best Used Automotive Dealership: Wilson County Automotive Group
• Best Accessories: Poppie’s Boutique
• Best Boutique: 3:Sixteen
• Best Bridal: White Room
• Best Cosmetic Dentistry: Smile Gallery Dr. Chad Williams
• Best Cosmetic Surgery: Cumberland Skin Surgery and Dermatology
• Best Day Spa: Body Kneads
• Best Esthetician: Cumberland Skin Surgery and Dermatology
• Best Hair Salon: Barrett’s Barber Shop
• Best Image and Style: Beauty Boutique
• Best Massage: Body Kneads
• Best Nail Salon: Body Kneads
• Best Spa: Be Still & Breathe Salt Wellness Center
• Best Tanning Salon: Sun Tan City
• Best Non-Profit: Sherry’s Run
• Best Place to Work: Wilson Bank & Trust
• Best Cell Phone Provider: Verizon
• Best Church/Place of Worship: The Bridge Fellowship
• Best College/University: Cumberland University
• Best Hidden Gem: Capitol Theatre
• Best Local Attraction: Wilson County Fair
• Best Asian Dining: Peking Chinese Restaurant
• Best Breakfast: Cracker Barrel
• Best Brunch: Cracker Barrel
• Best Buffet: Los Compadres
• Best Business Lunch: Demos’ Restaurant
• Best Carry Out: Chick Fil A
• Best Casual Restaurant: Town Square Social
• Best Caterer: Wildberry Café and Catering
• Best Family Style Restaurant: Sunset Restaurant
• Best Italian Dining: Demos’ Restaurant
• Best Meat and Three: Sunset Restaurant
• Best Mexican Dining: Los Compadres
• Best New Restaurant: Town Square Social
• Best Pizzeria: Painturo’s Pizza
• Best Steak Restaurant: Cherokee Steak House & Marina
• Best Sushi: Sake Japanese Grill
• Best Agricultural Equipment Sales/Rental: Absolute Kubota / Absolute Rental
• Best Farm Supply: Wilson Farmers Co-Op
• Best Fencing Company: Goliath Fence and Deck
• Best Lawn & Garden: Needham’s
• Best Nursery/Garden: Wilson Farmers Co-Op
• Best Accounting Firm/CPA: James P Bryant, CPA
• Best Bank: Wilson Bank & Trust
• Best Credit Union: U.S. Community Credit Union
• Best Financial Planner: Wilson Bank & Trust
• Best Investment Firm: Wilson Bank & Trust- Raymond James
• Best Local Mortgage Lender: Wilson Bank & Trust
• Best Retirement Planning: Wilson Bank & Trust
• Best Tax Service: James Bryant, CPA
• Best Bagels: Panera Bread
• Best Bakery: J. Clayborn’s Bakery
• Best Barbeque: Strouds
• Best Chicken: Chick Fil A
• Best Chicken Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings
• Best Chocolate: Sweet Things Bakery
• Best Coffee Shop: Split Bean Roasting CO
• Best Cupcakes: Nothing Bundt
• Best Deli: Houston’s Meat & Produce
• Best Donuts: J. Clayborn’s Bakery
• Best French Fries: Five Guys
• Best Fried Chicken: Sunset Restaurant
• Best Greek/Mediterranean: Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
• Best Grocery Store: Publix
• Best Hamburger: Snow White Drive-In
• Best Hot Chicken: Dean’s Hot Chicken and Waffles
• Best Hot Dog: Corey’s Dog House
• Best Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt/Gelato: Snow White Drive-In
• Best Iced Tea: Strouds
• Best Pie: Sunset Restaurant
• Best Ribs: Blue Moon BBQ
• Best Salad: Gondola
• Best Salad Bar: Gondola
• Best Activities for After 50: Lebanon Senior Center
• Best Assisted Living: Southern Manor
• Best Hospice Care: Alive Hospice
• Best Memory Care: The Pavilion
• Best Retirement Community: The Pavilion
• Best Senior Living Center: The Pavilion
• Best Place to Take the Grandkids: Chick Fil A
• Best Dietician/Nutritionist: Nutrishop Mt. Juliet
• Best Fitness Center: Sports Village Fitness
• Best Health & Fitness Class: Hot Yoga Lebanon
• Best Health & Fitness Coach: Corey Sanders
• Best Health & Fitness Center: Sports Village Fitness
• Best Health Food Store: Corn Crib Health Store
• Best Massage Therapy: Body Kneads
• Best Personal Trainer: Will Taylor
• Best Home Accessories: Hobby Lobby
• Best Apartment/Condo Complex: Hamilton Station Apartments
• Best Appliance Store: Lowe’s
• Bet Carpet & Flooring Store: Big Daddy’s World of Flooring
• Best Carpet Cleaners: AAA Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners
• Best Electrician: Shannon Speck Electric
• Best Equipment Rental: Absolute Rental & Supply
• Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company: Randy’s Heating & Air
• Best Home/Real Estate Staging: Stewart Knowles Construction, Inc.
• Best Home Organization and Storage: Superior Construction & Design
• Best Home Remodeling: Stewart Knowles Construction, Inc.
• Best Interior Design/Interior Decoration: Superior Construction & Design
• Best Lighting: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
• Best Plumber: Steve Mull Plumbing Lebanon TN
• Best After School Activities: Imagine That Art Studio
• Best Party Venue: Pump It Up
• Best Childcare: Kids Words #1
• Best Fun for the Whole Family: Wilson County Fair
• Best Pediatric Dentist: Pediatric Dentistry of Lebanon
• Best Pediatrician: Dr. Bernard Sy-Family Medical Associates
• Best Pre-School: Whiz Kids Preschool
• Best Private High School: Friendship Christian School
• Best Private K-12 School: Friendship Christian School
• Best Private K-6/K-8 School: Friendship Christian School
• Best Public Elementary School: Sam Houston Elementary
• Best Public Middle School: Carroll Oakland
• Best Public High School: Lebanon High School
• Best Recreational Programs: Success Martial Arts Center
• Best Summer Camps/Programs: The Village Camp
• Best Allergist: Bancroft O’Quinn Jr., M.D.
• Best Cardiology Practice: Dr. Robert Woods
• Best Chiropractic Office: Cumberland Chiropractic and Sports Medicine
• Best Dentist: Pryor Family Dentistry
• Best Dermatology Practice: Cumberland Skin Surgery & Dermatology
• Best ENT: John Tate, M.D.
• Best Gastroenterology Practice: Lebanon Endoscopy Center
• Best Hearing Health & Instrument Center: Advanced Hearing Solutions
• Best Medical Center: TriStar Summit
• Best OB/GYN Practice: Lanning Jr. Charles B, M.D.
• Best Optometrist: Gallaher Eye Care
• Best Orthodontist: Benson Orthodontics
• Best Orthopedic Practice: Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics Lebanon
• Best Outpatient Center: Dialysis Clinic, INC.
• Best Pharmacy: Gibbs Pharmacy
• Best Physical Therapy: STAR Physical Therapy
• Best Physician/General Practice: The Town doctor Direct Primary Care
• Best Skilled Care Center: The Pavilion
• Best Surgeon: Dr. Johnathan P. Cornelius, M.D.
• Best Walk-In Clinic/Urgent Care: AnyCare24
• Best Weight Loss Practice: Bradshaw Health
• Best Event Space: Capitol Theatre
• Best Family Fun: Stardust Drive-In Theatre
• Best Firearms Store: The Gun Room, Inc.
• Best Local Event: Sherry’s Run
• Best Outdoor Venue: Cedars of Lebanon State Park
• Best Sporting Goods Store: Academy Sports & Outdoors
• Best Tourist Attraction: Wilson County Fair
• Best Door Company: Fakes and Hooker
• Best Garden Shop/Nursery: Wilson Farmers Co-Op
• Best General Contractor: Superior Construction and Design
• Best Handyman Services: Keith Sanders
• Best Home Builder/Construction: Heartland Roofing, Siding & Windows
• Best Home Remodeler: Heartland Roofing, Siding & Windows
• Best Landscaping: Minchey’s
• Best Lawn & Yard Care Company: Nick’s Lawncare
• Best Outdoor Building Company: Heartland Roofing, Siding & Windows
• Best Patio/Outdoor Living: Roy Vaden Pools
• Best Pest Control: Cook’s Pest Control
• Best Pool & Spa: Roy Vaden Pools
• Best Roofer: Heartland Roofing, Siding & Windows
• Best Siding & Windows: Heartland Roofing, Siding & Windows
• Best Sunroom/Porch Company: Palm Beach Enclosures
• Best Animal Hospital/Veterinarian: Kinslow Veterinary Clinic
• Best Doggie Day Care: Houndstooth Grooming, Boarding, Doggie Day Care
• Best Pet Boarding: Houndstooth Grooming, Boarding, Doggie Day Care
• Best Pet Food Store: Petco
• Best Pet Groomer: Houndstooth Grooming, Boarding, Doggie Day Care
• Best Pet Store: PetSmart
• Best Architect: The Hall Group
• Best Attorney: Mark Lee- Lee & Lee
• Best Auction Company: Blackwell Realty & Auction
• Best Crematory: Sellars Funeral Home
• Best Dry Cleaners: Sparkle Cleaners
• Best Funeral Home: Sellars Funeral Home
• Best Insurance Agency: Farm Bureau Insurance
• Best Insurance Agent: Wes Dugan- Farm Bureau
• Best Law Firm: Lee and Lee Attorneys
• Best Moving Company: Phil’s Moving Services
• Best Real Estate Agent: Jason Anderson
• Best Real Estate Attorney: Lee and Lee Attorneys
• Best Real Estate Company: Blackwell Realty & Auction
• Best Rental Store: Absolute Rental
• Best Staffing Agency: Wood Personnel Services
• Best Storage Facility: Just Box It
• Best Tattoo Company: Bright Ideas Tattoo & Piercing
• Best Title Company: Lee and Lee Attorneys
• Best Accessories: 3:Sixteen
• Best Antique Store: Lebanon Antique Mall
• Best Boutique: 3:Sixteen
• Best Children’s Clothing: Friends In Stitches
• Best Consignment: The Sugar Pea
• Best Fitness Apparel: Academy Sports & Outdoors
• Best Florist: Hederson’s Florist
• Best Furniture and Furnishings: Smith Furniture Co
• Best Gift Shop: 3:Sixteen
• Best Home Décor: 3:Sixteen
• Best Jewelry Store: The Jewelers
• Best Pawn Shop: Kwik Kash Pawn Shop
• Best Sports/Fitness/Athletic Apparel: Academy Sports & Outdoors
• Best Women’s Clothing: 3:Sixteen
• Best Automotive Collision Repair: Fetcho’s Precision Auto Body
• Best Automotive Detailing: Mister B’s
• Best Automotive Service: Pugh’s Five Star Tire & Service
• Best Car Wash: Mister B’s
• Best Oil Change: Pugh’s Five Star Tire & Service
• Best Tire Store: Discount Tire Lebanon
• Best Towing Service: Hamblen’s Wrecker Service

     Wilson County Young Professionals is a program that is hosted by the Lebanon Wilson Chamber of Commerce. The program provides professional opportunities to connect, be involved and give back to the community. This 40 and under group meets on the last Friday of each month from 8:00-9:00 am.

     Each meeting will either serve as a networking hour or host a local professional from the community as a guest speaker. Previous speakers include Owner of Beauty Boutique, Necole Bell, Director of Security and Assistant Vice President at WB&T, Elvis Huff, Liberty State Bank Vice President, Chris Crowell, and Wilson County Mayor, Randall Hutto.

      This program is open to members and non-members of the Chamber. Check out the Wilson County Young Professionals Facebook Page (@WilsonCountyYP) for more information about joining or being a guest speaker.

    Here at the Chamber, one of our main goals is to increase communication amongst the Chamber, our members, and Wilson County. As most of you know, we are in the midst of the digital age, where everything you need is just a click away. This is why we have recently taken steps to improve our digital communication through our weekly newsletter, website, and social media accounts.

    We have developed a new and improved weekly newsletter that was sent out on March 5, 2019. The newest edition now includes a new, “on the go” style, this style was achieved by simplifying our previous content to links that will take you directly to where you need to go on our website or event pages.

    In the upcoming months, we will be adjusting our website to be more user-friendly with a clean, modern style.

    Previously, we were a little behind on the social media trend, but we now offer a consistent social media coverage over the upcoming events in Wilson County. This has not only improved our followers and interactions but has improved our event attendance as well. But we’re not going to stop there! We are also developing some new marketing techniques that will show off our events in a way that the Chamber has never done before, so stay tuned.

Makes sure you stay in the know by following us on social media. Facebook: Lebanon/Wilson Chamber of Commerce, Twitter: @LebChamber, and Instagram: @LebChamber.

                The Wilson Books from Birth Program is a part of the statewide Imagination Library, the literacy service that provides books to children at no cost to the family. The Wilson County Chapter has only one fundraiser each year, making the Imagination Dinner a very important and exciting event! This year’s Imagination Dinner will be held at the Wilson County Exposition Center on April 11 at 6:30 pm. The event is catered by Sammy B’s.

                Groups or business can purchase tables of 8 for $250, and each group will also select a “wacky waiter” for the evening. Each group will decorate their table and attendees according to the theme that they have selected. The waiter will collect “tips” for anything requested by the group and the tips will be added to the fundraising total for the evening. Live and silent auctions will be available throughout the evening, and door prizes will be given out as well.

                The cost to supply books to each child per year is $30, 50% is paid for by the Governor’s Foundation and the remaining 50% is raised by the individual organizations. There are currently about 6,000 children in the program, and close to 13,000 have graduated out of the program. With your help, the Wilson Books from Birth program will continue to grow and have the ability to supply proper reading material to children all over Wilson County.

To register for this event email dptsimpson@msn.com or call 615-444-5586

          This month there are many opportunities to network with local professionals and business owners. On March 21, a Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the expansion for Legends Drive at 11:00 am, there will also be a Business After Hours held at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at 5:00 pm. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Children’s Clinic East will be held at 11:30 am on the following day, March 22. Finally, Poppie’s Boutique on the Lebanon Square will be hosting a Business Card Exchange at 12:00 pm on March 29. All of these events are the perfect way to familiarize yourself with fellow members, introduce your business, and have fun!! Don’t forget to mark your calendars for all of these events, we hope to see you there.

Thank you to all of our members who attended today’s Business Card Exchange hosted by D.R. Horton, America’s Builders. We enjoyed seeing members smile, laugh, and connect with one another! We had a great time exploring the wonderful facility and getting to know each and every one of you. Business Card Exchanges give our members the opportunity to network, show-off their facility, and introduce themselves to the group as a whole through a brief talk about their organization. Don’t forget to check our weekly newsletter for upcoming Business Card Exchanges. If you are interested in hosting a Business Card Exchange, please contact the Chamber at 615-444-5503.

        At the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber, we are committed to engaging, connecting and nurturing people by providing a spirit of enthusiasm for Lebanon and Wilson County. Without you, our dedicated members, these community services would not be possible. Throughout Wilson County, there are many events that are organized by the Chamber. These events are made possible by our sponsorship opportunities. With a wide variety of sponsorships, you will easily be able to find an event that has special meaning to you or your business. Thank you for your willingness to support our community and advance Wilson County in any way possible. Your support will be recognized and your contribution will improve the quality of life in Lebanon and Wilson County.

            The Lebanon Wilson Chamber provides various ways to improve and connect our community. Women in the Lead is a program that gathers once every other month to discuss different issues that women commonly face. The overall goal of the program is to encourage women in the business world and promote communication among one another. During each meeting, a different topic is discussed, each relating to Health & Wellness, Finances, or Balancing Home & Work Life. Each speaker not only encourages growth professionally but also encourages growth as an individual.

            The next Lunch & Learn will take place on February 14, 2019. If interested in the Women in the Lead 2019 dates, go to the event calendar for more details.