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Mayor Hutto Holds Panel Discussionto Discuss Utilities and Broadband

Join Wilson County Mayor, Randall Hutto and local utility districts and broadband providers as they address the topic of “Utilities and Broadband” on Tuesday, April 30th from 7:30-9:30AM at the College Hills Church of Christ.


Wilson County Mayor, Randall Hutto kicked off 2024 with the 3-part seminar series: “Looking Into the Future.” The series shares how the county, cities, partners in economic development, utilities, and businesses have prepared for the future. The upcoming meeting is 2nd in the 3-part series.


Join us and take a deeper dive into topics relevant to the community now and into the future! You’ve attended the State of the County and the State of the City Addresses; now learn details behind the big picture which impact decision making.


The panel discussion will address “Utilities and Broadband” at the College Hills Church of Christ. Moderated by Mayor Hutto, the panel consists of representatives from DTC Communications, (DeKalb Telecommunications Company), MTE (Middle Tennessee Electric), United Communications, West Wilson Utility District, Wilson County Water and Wastewater Authority, LaGuardo Utility District and the Gladeville Utility District. Come hear the perspectives from the county and its three cities!


Admission is FREE. The session opens at 7:30AM with a light breakfast and networking until 8:00AM. Mayor Hutto will kick off the program at 8:00AM and will conclude at 9:30AM.


MTE (Middle Tennessee Electric) is the presenting sponsor of the seminar series. The 1st of the 3-part series was held on February 6th and its topic was “Infrastructure.” The third event will be held at Providence Church on October 1, 2024 with a focus on “Planning and Growth” in the Fall. For more information or to RSVP, call Mayor Hutto’s office at 615-444-1383 or email Susan Shaw at shawsu@wilsoncountytn.gov

Chamber Visits Sherry’s Hope

The party continues! Today, we continued celebrating our 100th Anniversary with another stop on our quest to visiting 100 members. We had the honor of stopping by Sherry’s Hope. This incredible non profit tirelessly serves our neighbors battling cancer by providing support, resources and hope year-round. Sherry’s Hope is dedicated to sharing the hope of Christ, protecting the health of our community, and supporting those who are fighting cancer.

They even let us poke our heads in the green bow vault! Sherry’s Hope is known for its green bows, symbolizing hope — that our community fights with those who are fighting cancer!

Pictured:

  • Stephanie Hollis, Chamber Support Admin
  • Corrie Cluck, Sherry’s Hope Director of Operations
  • Alisa Burgess Eakes, Sherry’s Hope Patient Assistance Director
  • Kezney Paige Batey, Sherry’s Hope Marketing Director
  • Lyn Williams, Chamber Board Vice-Chair of Ambassador Program

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Chamber Visits Pence Agency Farmers Insurance

Today, we took a trip over to Pence Agency Farmers Insurance to visit with our members Jason & Angela Pence! They have been proud members of our Chamber since 2014. Jason was recognized as the Ambassador of the Year in 2015. Thank you for letting us stop by!

As your local Farmers® agent in Lebanon, Jason helps customers identify the insurance coverage that best fits their needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make our clients smarter about insurance. Jason has the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options–whether that’s auto, home, life, renters, business insurance, or just about anything you could need… even pet insurance!

Give Jason a call at (615) 447-5026 and he’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Board of Directors Education Division Vice-Chair DeJeay Woods & Treasurer Greg Butler are pictured.

State of the City Address 2024

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce hosted City of Lebanon, TN – Government Mayor Rick Bell, on April 18, for the State of the City Address at Capitol Theatre. From the future developments of restaurants to the quality of life supported by our local hospitals & first responders, Mayor Bell painted a picture of a thriving city. With a recently lowered crime rate & positive growth as a top priority, it is evident that our city is headed in a great direction.

Mayor Bell extended his gratitude to our local business owners for their unwavering support of our economy. Their dedication underscores the importance of of nurturing our local businesses, which are the backbone of our community.

Bell told an anecdote about Earl Majors, a Castle Heights graduate, paired with a baseball from the City Museum, signed by Majors. Majors signed the baseball in 1965 after scoring the first homerun on our current field. What does a baseball have to do with the current state of the city? Mayor Bell discussed exciting plans to meet with City Council regarding a phase II of the sports complex, highlighting the need for expansion. With only one field currently serving 190 baseball/softball teams, the approval of a second phase is not only a want but a necessity.

Thank you Mayor Bell & City Council in their efforts to shape a brighter future for Lebanon.

2024 Imagination Dinner

We had a magical evening at the 17th Annual Imagination Dinner held last night at the Farm Bureau Exposition Center. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making a difference for children in our community by supporting our cause. Your contributions will go a long way by providing the gift of free books to children from birth until 5 years old.

We loved seeing the creativity unfold as guests selected their group theme, decorated their tables and dressed accordingly. Themes ranged from the Magic School Bus to One Hunrded and One Dalmations.

Each group selected one person to be their “Wacky Waiter” for the evening. Their antics and dedication earned tips for everything, from silverware to drink refills, all in the spirit of fundraising & fun. This year, we added an extra layer of fun to the Wacky Waiter format: a competition where the waiter with the most tips was awarded a trophy. It is easy to spot the winner in these pictures!

The evening would not have been complete without our live & silent autions. Thank you to everyone who contributed, placed bids and helped make the auctions a success. Some of our featured auction items were a 4 Night Stay to Runaway on 30A donated by Kenny Sallis & Kellie Sallis, delicious cheesecake made by Judge Barry Tatum, and Dinner for 6 from Wildberry Cafe & Catering.

Presenting Sponsor: The Hankins Foundation

I Am a Rainbow Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Lebanon, TN

The Snowy Day Sponsors:

Thank you for Table Donations:

  • Buckeye Drugs, Cory McDonald
  • DeJeay Woods, Education Division Vice-Chair
  • Ian Isbell, Realtor/Broker
  • Edwina Reeder

Thank you to Table Sponsors:

The Oasis Healing Lounge and Hair Studio Ribbon Cutting

April French, owner of The Oasis Healing Lounge and Hair Studio, hosted a Ribbon Cutting at her new hair studio. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

The Oasis was created to help people feel comfortable and confident within themselves. This is a place to help heal their personal insecurities and to find inner peace within the soul or just a place where you can go to be alone to escape everyday life for a while. The Oasis is the ONLY SCALP SPA in Wilson County!

Pictured with The Oasis owner April French, is her mother-in-law, Chamber Ambassadors, and Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter.

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Lyn Williams, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Member Visit: The Faith Store

We had the pleasure of visiting The Faith Store. This business is such an amazing addition to our community. Their mission is to support survivors and those at risk of human trafficking, deep poverty and addiction by providing a marketplace for their creations. Every product has a story. Every purchase makes an impact!

The Faith Store is located at 1633 W. Main Street #1100, Lebanon, TN

ExtensisHR Business After Hours

Sherrye A Clem of Extensis HR hosted a wonderful Business After Hours at the Chamber Office on April 4, 2024. We had a wonderful group of Chamber members who attended the event.

Thank you to Life Between The Lakes for donating a 1/4 Page ad as a door prize. Winner – Chris Rittenberry, Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Congratulations to Pat Robertson for winning Sherrye’s door prize – a giftcard to Town Square Social.

We had several new Chamber Members who attended the event: Jillian Souza of Architecture Apothecary, Two Bronze Dogs owner Derry Graham Malson, David L. Bedell, and Thompson Machinery.

Hot Spring Spas of Music City was drawn out of the Chamber Pot, but unfortunately you have to be present to win! The total just went up another $25 ($375)!

Business Before & After Hours: Held monthly on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays, these networking events provide a relaxed way for members of the Chamber to connect with one another. Member organizations may host these events, which bring together an average of 50-100 people, to showcase their facilities. New members are introduced and may give a brief commercial about their business.

About ExtensisHR:

We take responsibility for your HR challenges, and our expert consultants help deliver on your goals through an emphasis on constant improvement.

At ExtensisHR, we’re results-oriented, so we settle for nothing less than success. Once we commit to your company, everything we do is driven by our integrity and innate desire to help you do more for your employees.

Nashville Super Speedway hosts Sports Council

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Sports Council Division, chaired by Phillip Vance, held their monthly meeting April 3 for lunch at Nashville Superspeedway. Thank you to our Board Member & NSS Senior Vice President Matt Greci for hosting the lunch.

Sports Council will host the upcoming 15th Annual Two Rivers Ford Open Bass Tournament on April 13.

NSS will recognize the Chamber at the upcoming 2024 Ally400 in June.

TriStar Summit Medical Surgery Center Ribbon Cutting

TriStar Summit Medical Surgery Center hosted a Ribbon Cutting on March 28. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

TriStar Summit Surgery Center is a new multi-specialty surgery center strategically built to address the growing healthcare needs in Wilson County. The facility specializes in same-day outpatient surgical procedures.

Pictured with TriStar Summit CEO, Daphne David, is Heather Stafford, Chief Nursing Officer and Chamber Board Member; Frank Kurzynske, MD; Jonathan P. Cornelius, MD; and representatives from the TriStar Summit staff. Randall Hutto, Wilson County Mayor, City of Lebanon, TN Mayor Rick Bell, and Phil Ponder – local artist & former councilman were present. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

TriStar Summit Surgery Center is located near Hartmann Drive at 125 Willard Hagan Drive, Lebanon, TN 37087

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Lyn Williams, Edward Jones Financial Advisor

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