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Hearthside Senior Living Business After Hours

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on May 6, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on 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.

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Two Rivers Ford 13th Annual Bass Tournament

Written by Webmaster on May 6, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Two Rivers Ford 13th Annual Bass Tournament

On Saturday, August 28th, The Two Rivers Ford 13th Annual Bass tournament, presented by the Wilson County Sports Council blasted off. The tournament was held at the Old Hickory Lake Flippers landing. Boat positions were assigned and the 32 boats were off.

The proceeds from the tournament fund two Best All Around Student scholarships. One male and one female are awarded.

The day included door prizes and for those taking part in the tournament, prizes were awarded for the “Big Fish”, “Grand Prize” and 14 additional places.

Tournament winners Craig Gann and Ross Hudson weighed in a total of 18 lbs., 6 oz. are pictured with Chamber board member Greg Butler. They also snagged the “Big Fish” at 5 lbs., 20 oz.

The title sponsor for the tournament was Two Rivers Ford and major sponsors were: City of Lebanon, J. Clayborn’s Bakery & Cafe, Servpro of Wilson County, Main Street Mercantile & Creamery -Jake Sloan, Tim Leeper Roofing, Ben Hayslip, F&M Bank, Wilson Bank & Trust, THW Insurance -Jud Nave, Farm Bureau -Wes Dugan, HTK Wealth Managment, Wilke’s Outfitters, Hydrocare, Hardin Chiropractic, Jewel Insurance, State Farm -Jeff Gannon, Advantage Roofing -Donnie Self, Agee & Johnson -Ian Isbell and Greg Butler.

Winning Teams Listed below:

1. Craig Gann & Ross Hudson

2. AJ Harvey & Bud Guffe

3. Andy Vanderpool & Ransom Andrews

4. Dustin Graves & John Hazlet

5. Chris Durham & Derrick Cherry

6. Mickey Beck

7. Stephen Scoggin & Coudgn Scoggy

8. Barry Drennon & Michael Drennon

9. Chris Taylor & Corkie Change

10. Billy Thorne

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Hire Dynamics Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on March 31, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog, Ribbon Cuttings. No Comments on Hire Dynamics Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on March 31, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog, Ribbon Cuttings. No Comments on 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

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on March 31, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on 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.

Wilson County Mayoral Candidate Forum

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on March 29, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on 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!

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on March 7, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on 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

RSVP 615-444-5503 Chamberoffice@lebanonwilsonchamber.com

Massage and Wellness Studio Business After Hours

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on March 1, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Massage and Wellness Studio Business After Hours

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!

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on February 23, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on 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

State of the County Address

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on February 15, 2022. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on State of the County Address

During the State of the County Address, Mayor Randall Hutto will review 7 Pillars that helped our county stay strong during 2020/2021 adversities and unprecedented times. He will also discuss our amazing county including the many people and organizations that make Wilson County “The Place To Be”!