Thank you for being a member and investing in your chamber. The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce strives to make Wilson County a better place to live, work and raise a family. You can be a part of this mission by serving on one of our seven committees. Our committees,  roundtables (healthcare and  non-profit), and programs (young professionals, women in the lead) could give you a place to belong and help you develop prominent relationships. Your Chamber believes in recognizing your creativity, determination, and commitment that makes a difference in our community.

                Your Chamber’s goal is to connect individuals and businesses for economic prosperity throughout Wilson County. Through the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber, you will be able to build your business visibility, recruitment, and expansion. You have the option to host or attend Business Card Exchanges that provide a way for members to connect with one another. Your Chamber also offers a variety of services and resources, which allows your business to remain at the forefront of today’s economy.

                Explore our website to discover more about our networking opportunities, committees, and roundtables. If you are not yet a member and are interested in joining our organization Click Here.

          After almost a year of construction, the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Office renovations are finally complete! Our newly updated building now includes a social hub that is open to all members during our office hours. If you missed our open house on December 20th, feel free to stop by and experience the new look of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

          Thank you to our Capital Campaign Building Investors for making this possible, and to our members for a wonderful open house!

                Join us on Thursday, December 20^th to experience the newly renovated 6700 sq. ft. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Office at 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., located at 149 Public Square in Lebanon.

                The office will now include an elevator, the social hub, multiple offices and meeting areas including another large boardroom with a new wall support, and an updated façade. Thank you to our Capital Campaign Building Investors. Our highest tier investors are Custom Packaging, First Freedom Bank, LoJac Materials, Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, and Wilson Bank & Trust.

The Lebanon Mayor Bernie Ash, Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lebanon invite the public to the Christmas Tree Lighting on November 15th, 2018 at 5 pm on Lebanon’s Historic Square next to the Neddy Jacobs Cabin.

The tree is decorated by local elementary artists. Downtown Merchants will be open late for Holiday Shopping. Enjoy the holiday sounds of: Sam Houston, Byars Dowdy, Castle Heights, and Coles Ferry Elementary School Choirs.

Halloween on the Square

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce will once again partner with the City of Lebanon and First Baptist Church to present Halloween on the Square on Wednesday, October 31 from 5:00 – 8:30 p.m. As always, there will be plenty of candy for everyone, as well as free hotdogs, courtesy of Public Safety!

Join the fun at the ghoul parade starting at 6:30 p.m. Anyone in costume can be a part at no charge! Costume judging will be during the ghoul parade.

Contestants will be split into 3 age groups: 10 and under, 11-17, and 18 and over. 3 winners will receive prizes and will be placed on stage for a chance to win $100 cash.

Registration for the Ghoul Parade and Costume Contest will be from 5-6 p.m. located north of The Square by Burger King.

Stage, music, and Costume Contest presented by Hawks Specialty Services.

For more information about Halloween on the Square, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 615-444-5503.

Click Here to Register for the FREE All Sports Camp

Our FREE All Sports Camp will be held on September 9th, 2018 at Cumberland University. The camp includes multiple different sports for kids to try: Baseball, Football, Soccer, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Wrestling, Tennis, and Track. Kids ages 7-14 are welcome. Please register at the link provided.

Online registration will end at 3 pm on Friday, September 7th. Those that didn’t register online will be able to register at the camp starting at 2 pm. The registration and sign-in tent will be located between the football and baseball fields behind Memorial Hall. Everyone will gather in the football bleachers for instructions, then divide into the sports of choice.

The camp will end at 5 pm.

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division joined Vice-Chairperson Michael Moscardelli in thanking Lochinvar, LLC for their continued support in our community. Eddie Goodwin, Senior V.P. of A.O. Smith and President & General Manager of Lochinvar spoke on behalf of the company. Chamber Chairman J.B. Owens and President Melanie Minter presented the banner honoring Lochinvar for Industry Appreciation Day. Thank you to Vanderbilt Health for sponsoring the event.

            Lochinvar Corp. dates back to 1939, when Walter Vallett, Sr. founded the Walter Vallett Company. Today Lochinvar continues their leadership position in the industry. As a part of A.O. Smith Corporation, the corporate headquarters is located here in Lebanon, with a continuous development of new, innovative products that keeps the industry moving forward.

            A member of the Chamber since 1998, Lochinvar continues to support Chamber and community programs. We appreciate their continued support of our golf tournament, building program, and the Books from Birth program.

            Lochinvar was congratulated with cake for their employees, and a banner to show that they were recognized for Industry Appreciation Day.

Left Picture, Left to Right:

            Michael Moscardelli Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Chairperson, and Eddie Goodwin, Senior V.P. of A.O. Smith and President & General Manager of Lochinvar.

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            Chamber Economic Development committee members and Lochinvar employees.

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Sports Council Division held the Best All Around Student Athlete Awards Luncheon at Cumberland University’s Baird Chapel on May 11, 2018. One male and one female athlete from each high school in Wilson County were nominated by their Athletic Director, Coach, or Principal. Students are nominated for their outstanding academic and athletic qualities.

The nominated students from each school were:

Hailey Pittman and Jackson Cherry from Friendship Christian School

Macy Lee and Noah Mulaski from Lebanon High School

Marcella Gallione and Dawson Perry from Mt. Juliet Christian Academy

Brittany Ellmore and Cade Hoppe from Mt. Juliet High School

Brenna Luttrell and Owen Queen from Watertown High School

Ashley Foster and Baylor Franklin from Wilson Central High School

From the nominees, one male and one female were chosen to receive a $1,500 scholarship to the school of their choice. A Committee was chosen to review the scholarships and make a decision on specific qualifications. Ashley Foster and Noah Mulaski were selected to receive the $1,500 scholarships. The scholarships are funded by the Two Rivers Ford Open Bass Tournament hosted by the Wilson County Sports Council.

                The guest speaker for the event was retired NFL player Craig Colquitt. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Craig is a former American football punter who spent eight seasons in the National Football League with the Pittsburg Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts. He was a member of two Super Bowl Champions with the Steelers in 1978 and 1979. He is the father of two current NFL punters, Dustin and Britton Colquitt. He and his sons played football at the University of Tennessee.

                This event is held annually and is open to the public.

Left to Right

Bottom Row

Sports Council Vice Chairperson Adam Maxwell, Lebanon Wilson County Chamber President and CEO Melanie Minter, Noah Mulaski, Ashley Foster, Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Chairman of the Board J.B. Owens.

Second Row

Baylor Franklin, Dawson Perry, Marcella Gallione, Brittany Ellmore, Hailey Pittman.

Back Row

Owen Queen, Cade Hoppe, Jackson Cherry, Macy Lee, Brenna Luttrell