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 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
Jamie Wallmark, a teacher at Jones Brummett Elementary, was awarded a grant through the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Education Coalition. Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter and Education Division Vice-Chair DeJeay Woods visited Wallmark to see the impact of her project on her students. With the funds received from her grant, Wallmark was able to purchase a set of decodable reader books for her students.
“Students come to school each year on varying reading and phonics levels. Our job as teachers is to teach students to read and read fluently. This must be done before we can teach reading comprehension. This is a huge task when every student is on a different level when it comes to their reading skills. Every student deserves to learn how to read and to read fluently,” Wallmark stated.
These decodable reader book sets consist of nine different stages of phonics instruction and sounds that include: short vowels, consonant blends, digraphs, long vowels, word-ending spellings, r-controlled vowels, vowel teams, diphthongs, and advanced spelling patterns. Each skill has multiple sets, and six books come with each skill. These books are based on the science of reading and seek to grow students’ reading skills by teaching the students how to decode words.
“The science of reading is quickly becoming the way we teach students how to read. It is a research-based, effective way to teach students how to read by using phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding skills, and sounding out words based on spelling patterns,” she said, “Gone are the days of teaching students how to guess the words by using picture clues, guessing based on the first sound, and just memorizing words. Instead, researchers have discovered the importance of a scientific approach to reading in which students learn to read by learning the ‘sounds first’.”
Mitchel Bone of Wilson County Chevrolet – Buick – GMC, a Taste of Wilson County Sponsor, is also pictured on the visit. Taste of Wilson County proceeds fund the annual Teacher Grant Extra Mile Educator program.
The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, through its Business & Education Coalition, continues the tradition of supporting the efforts of teachers in the classroom. Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter and Education Division Vice-Chair DeJeay Woods visited a Watertown High School grant recipient, Jennifer Rodriguez, to see her project in action. With the funds received from her grant, Rodriguez, a Spanish teacher, established a multi-level “Spanish Library” in her classroom.
All students studying Spanish now participate in a daily reading routine. Rodriguez has taught her students how to quickly and accurately choose a book that is appropriate to their individual level through a speed dating process for books. Upon completion of a book, students have an opportunity to rate the book on a classroom display so that classmates can decide if they would like to read the book.
The reading activity will start off slowly. Over time, students will build up their stamina. The ultimate goal is to read for 15 minutes in honors classes and 10 minutes in standard classes.
We’ve been keeping a secret! Two of our powerhouse members have merged to create one unified yoga destination. Help us congratulate Veneshia Yoga & Bloom Yoga Studio on this milestone. They will be operating together under the Bloom Yoga name.
Bloom Yoga & Natural Health Community hosts a variety of events and sacred circles with the intention to bring everyone together. One of the softest ways to heal and bloom is through community. They want to inspire everyone who walks through their doors to lean into helping each other, relating to those who have been where we have, and learning from those who haven’t. The Bloom Yoga mission is to make these healing modalities accessible for all to experience their benefits in a safe space. They want to give you an opportunity to connect and heal together with the support it requires. They are here to grow along with you, and to embrace each other with unconditional love, open hearts and acceptance, always.
Bloom Yoga is located at 440 Park Ave C, Lebanon, TN 37087
Hallmark Homecare NES Nashville hosted a Ribbon Cutting on March 21. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.
As your Liaison, Hallmark Homecare facilitates a direct-hire relationship with independent caregivers who have the skills, credentials and experience that match your care needs.
“We realized being part of this company would allow us to stay connected to our community and continue helping families, which is a passion of ours. The heart of Hallmark Homecare is to provide safe and affordable in-home care so seniors and their family members can have peace of mind,” stated Jenelle Baily, owner of Hallmark Homecare’s local office.
Caregivers are fully vetted including background checks, professional reference and employment verifications. You make all the decisions regarding your care including the caregiver you select, the rate of pay, the hours of service and scope of care.
Pictured with Hallmark Homecare owners Brandon and Jenelle Baily is Director Melissa Miles friends, family & staff. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.
Hallmark Homecare services the Wilson County area, as well as North and South Nashville
Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Lyn Williams, Edward Jones Financial Advisor
We stopped by to see our friend Cynthia at Sunshine Weaving and Fiber Arts! Sunshine Weaving is such a neat place here in Lebanon. They are a friendly fiber arts shop offering yarn and fiber for weaving, spinning, knitting, and felting. Just as we love supporting local businesses, so do they! Their Alpaca and wool is sourced from local farms. Sunshine Weaving offers a variety of classes teaching weaving, spinning, felting, and knitting.
Sunshine Weaving and Fiber Arts is located at 327 West Main St, Lebanon, TN
We are visiting 100 incredible businesses and organizations that make our Chamber community special. We can’t wait to visit the next hidden gem in our community!
Wilsons Outdoor Center hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours on March 14th, to celebrate its grand opening. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.
Wilsons Outdoor Center services Wilson County and the surrounding areas with full-service outdoor solutions. The outdoor business provides landscaping, pools, pressure washing, irrigation, fencing, outdoor furnishings and much more!
Business Before & After Hours are 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.
Life Between the Lakes Magazine donated a 1/4 page Ad in their publication to the event’s door prizes! Additional door prizes were provided by Wilsons Outdoor Center.
Pictured with Wilsons Outdoor Center owners Lisa Noble and Matt Wilson are with friends, family & staff. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.
Wilsons Outdoor Center is located at 10425 Lebanon Rd
Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Lyn Williams, Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Next stop on our 100 Members & Businesses visits — Journeys Distribution Center! Thank you Ja’Rob Coggins for inviting us to your workplace!
Journeys is a savvy distribution center where the staff are experts in ensuring millions of shoes, apparel and accessories arrive to Journeys’ stores and customers in timely fashion. The Journeys Distribution Center is an essential part of creating great customer experience – they make magic happen! They are responsible for stocking and distributing goods to Journeys stores & customers in the United States and Puerto Rico. The distribution center is located at 635 Genesco Pkwy, right off of Highway 109.
The Journeys Distribution Center is a state-of-the-art distribution facility in Lebanon. The facility offers many great amenities designed to take care of employees. This is not your traditional warehouse! Employees can enjoy a break outside on the patio or break area complete with floor-to-ceiling windows, get free access to the gym, or even play a game of basketball!
Today, we had the pleasure of visiting Judy’s Fashion Boutique as a part of our ongoing celebration of our members.
Located right here in the heart of Lebanon, Judy’s is a true hidden gem! Judy’s is a children’s boutique filled with everyday and special occasion clothing and accessories for baby, toddler, tweens, and mom. Whether you are looking for a stylish outfit or a unique gift, Judy’s is the place for all your child’s needs.
As we continue to visit 100 members, we are excited to shine a spotlight on the incredible businesses, organizations and individuals that keep our Chamber alive! Where will we go next? The possibilities are endless!
