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Lebanon Chamber Welcomes Teachers Back at Teacher Inservice Expo

Written by Brad Dawson on August 4, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Lebanon Chamber Welcomes Teachers Back at Teacher Inservice Expo

The school year has officially started in Wilson County, and the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce was honored to welcome teachers back at their various inservices last week. The staff of McClain Christian Academy was treated to ice cream sundaes during their pre-school year preparations while the teachers at Cedars Preparatory Academy, Friendship Christian School, Lebanon Special School District, and Wilson County Schools were served breakfast.

At each of the schools, Chamber executives spoke about the Business and Education Coalition’s teacher grant program. This year, the maximum amount for a grant is $599, a significant increase over last year’s limit of $500. Any and all Wilson County teachers are invited and encouraged to apply for these grants. Applications can be found online or at the Chamber office; the deadline to apply is September 18.

New to the inservice tradition this year, the Watertown and Mt. Juliet Chambers of Commerce partnered with the Lebanon Wilson Chamber to put on an Education Expo for the teacher inservice at Lebanon High School. In addition to having breakfast, teachers at Wilson County Schools had access to booths set up by area businesses to promote Wilson County.

The Lebanon Wilson Chamber is proud to support the area’s schools and teachers. Welcome back to school, everyone!

The Lebanon Historic Square was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony

Written by Brad Dawson on July 28, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on The Lebanon Historic Square was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony

July 21, 2015 was a big day for Lebanon and all inhabitants of the city. The Lebanon Historic Square, which has been under construction for several months, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the City of Lebanon. The ceremony was aimed at highlighting the square’s renovations that are finally complete and at acknowledging this week being declared as Lebanon’s first annual “Shop Local” week by City Mayor Philip Craighead.

Other speakers at the ceremony included Chamber President Melanie Minter, State Representative Mark Pody, City Council Rob Cesternino, TDOT Commissioner John Schroer, and State Representative Susan Lynn.

The Chamber would like to extend an additional thanks to everyone that supported this project and made it possible. Your efforts yielded a great addition to our city that will cause the city to thrive and go “round and round” about the circle of success.

Alter Ego Hair and Nail Salon Ribbon Cutting

Written by Brad Dawson on July 28, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Alter Ego Hair and Nail Salon Ribbon Cutting

On Friday, July 24, 2015, the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Alter Ego Hair and Nail Salon Alter Ego has now begun offering hair-styling services in addition to the waxing, nails, and make-up services that they’ve offered in the past.

For more information on Alter Ego or how you can spoil yourself with their beauty services, give them a call at (615)444-3308, pay them a visit at 125 South College St, or scroll onto their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alter-Ego-Hair-and-Nail-Salon/626970547410775?sk=timeline.

Pictured above are Alter Ego stylists and owner Jenniffer Brewington, City Mayor Philip Craighead, State Representative Mark Pody, Chamber Chairman John Bradshaw, Chamber President Melanie Minter, and other Chamber Ambassadors and Board Members.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Price’s Collision Center

Written by Brad Dawson on July 28, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Price’s Collision Center

On Saturday, July 25, 2015, the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Price’s Collision Center. The time was spent with amongst fun, food, hot-rod cars, and the Titans’ cheerleaders!

Price’s Collision Center is a chain of automotive collision repair shops that has been successfully serving customers for over 50 years!

To find out more about Price’s and their services that are backed with lifetime guarantees, visit their website at http://www.pricescollision.com, or call/visit our newly opened local shop: 1504 W Main St, Lebanon. (615)784-4664.

Pictured above is Price’s owner Bobby Price, business partner Rick Flores, Chamber Chairman John Bradshaw, and Chamber President Melanie Minter.

July edition of Jammin’ with the General was one for the books!!!

Written by Brad Dawson on July 21, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on July edition of Jammin’ with the General was one for the books!!!

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce’s Special Events Division’s July edition of Jammin’ with the General was one for the books!!! We’re talking great performances, great food, and an overall GREAT TIME!

Live performers, Resurrection-A Journey Tribute turned the Historic Lebanon Square into the ultimate jam fest, and both The Wilson Central High School Band and the Evermean Evergreen Cloggers were outstanding opening acts!

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce wants to give a huge thanks to Emcee, MJ Lucas of WANT 98.9, sound specialist, David Hale of Hawk Specialties, BJ’s Trailers, the Lebanon High School Band Boosters, Yazoo Brewing Company, food vendors, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Southern Kitchen, Minutemen Express, Crystal Elegance Catering, Two Fat Men Ice Cream, and to sponsors, Wes Dugan of Farm Bureau Insurance, City of Lebanon, Historic Lebanon, and the Capitol Theatre.

The Chamber appreciates everyone that came and jammed as well! You all made Jammin’ a great night and we are already looking forward to next year!

Be sure to check out our PHOTOS at Facebook from Jammin’ with the Generalwith Resurrection-A Journey.

Chamber Hosts Membership Renewal Appreciation at O’Charleys

Written by Brad Dawson on July 14, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Chamber Hosts Membership Renewal Appreciation at O’Charleys

On June 25, 2015, The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of commerce hosted a Membership Renewal Appreciation at O’Charley’s, located at 902 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon to honor and extend thanks to renewed members for the months of May and June.

The Chamber would like to extend a special thank you to O’Charley’s for being great hosts with a great atmosphere and tasty appetizers, and to all members that attended the event to show support or be honored.

The Chamber appreciates all of its members and will continue striving to show that!

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Annual Summer Scramble and Golden Heroes Golf Tournament Held

Written by Brad Dawson on July 14, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Annual Summer Scramble and Golden Heroes Golf Tournament Held

On June 29, 2015, The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Dr. Cary Harbrecht Memorial Summer Scramble and Golden Heroes Classic Golf Tournaments.

This was the 16th year that the Chamber held the tournament in remembrance of Dr. Cary Harbrecht, who became a member of the Wilson County Chamber of Commerce in 1972. Dr. Harbrecht served on the Chamber Board of Directors and as Membership Vice Chair from 1984-1985, served on the General Service Committee, and was founder and chairman of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Golf Tournament. Dr. Harbrecht passed away approximately two weeks prior to the first annual tournament. Following his passing, the Chamber Board passed a resolution, in his memory, to name the tournament “The Dr. Cary Harbrecht Memorial Golf Tournament”.

As always, time on the green was well spent, just as Dr. Harbrecht would have wished.

The winners of this year’s Golden Heroes Classic were Gary Poling, TJ Mikoletic, Dan McChurch, and Tim Ray and the winners of the Dr. Cary Harbrecht Memorial Summer Scramble were Ray Edwards, Rob Browning, Eric Thompson, and Mark Purvis.

The Chamber would like to extend a big thanks to all tournament sponsors, all tournament participants, to Five Oaks Golf & Country Club for offering a great venue for the tournament, and to anyone else who played a role in making such a great day possible.

City Chat Allows Citizens to speak with Dignitaries

Written by Brad Dawson on July 14, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on City Chat Allows Citizens to speak with Dignitaries

On July 8, 2015, The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce gave citizens the opportunity to speak with city dignitaries at the most recent City Chat.

City Chat is an event held each first Wednesday following the first City Council Meeting of each month, and is aimed at providing citizens with the opportunity to hear from, question, or share concerns with the City Mayor and other leaders of our city.

July’s City Chat featured City Economic Development Director Helene Cash, City Finance Director Robert Springer, and Lebanon Police Dept.’s Interim Police Chief Van Hook.

Grand Re-Opening Ceremony with City Limits Cafe

Written by Brad Dawson on July 14, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Grand Re-Opening Ceremony with City Limits Cafe

On July 12, 2015, The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce conducted a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Re-Opening Ceremony with City Limits Cafe, located at 1717 Cainsville Road, Lebanon.

City Limits, which was placed under new management earlier this year, is a “Meat + 2” that takes pride in offering their customers tasty, southern, home-cooked meals at reasonable prices. They also offer delivery for orders over $10.00.

Pictured are City Limits owners Stacey Kurtz & Dale Holland, City Limits employee staff, Chamber Ambassadors, Chamber President Melanie Minter, and Chamber staff members Andrea Wilke and Tonya Jones.

For more information on City Limits cafe, give them a call at 615-453-9138, visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-Limits-Cafe/116097138412157, or drop in and enjoy some of what they have to offer!

Ribbon Cutting for new Lily Pad Jungle Gym

Written by Brad Dawson on June 30, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Ribbon Cutting for new Lily Pad Jungle Gym

On June 23, 2015, The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lebanon conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Lily Pad Jungle Gym, located at 406 N Castle Heights Avenue (parking lot behind Academy Plaza).

The Jungle Gym, which is an addition to Don Fox Park, was built by the City of Lebanon and is open for public use.

Pictured above: City Mayor Philip Craighead, City Economic Development Director Helene Cash, City Council Rob Cesternino, City Finance Director Robert Springer, Chamber Chairman John Bradshaw, Chamber President Melanie Minter, and other Chamber Board Members and Ambassadors.