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Chamber Visits EXIT Rocky Top Realty – C & D Team

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog.

The Chamber had the pleasure of visiting another local business that has made a significant impact on our community. Today, we shine a spotlight on EXIT Rocky Top Realty-C & D Team. This team is more than just a real estate agency — they are passionate about selling you not only a home but also the community that comes with it! They are adept at assisting in relocation, ensuring families find the right school for their children and connecting new residents with essential business and healthcare providers. Their dedication to integrating new residents into our community is truly unmatched.

Judy Cox, a lifelong resident of Wilson County, brings invaluable local knowledge and experience to her clients and Chamber members. She is a Lifetime Member of our Chamber, showcasing her long-standing commitment to our community. Judy and Medana Hemontolor have both served on the Chamber’s Board of Directors for several years. Judy, Medana and Diana Cavender are active members of our Chamber Ambassadors Program. Their presence is a staple at member Ribbon Cuttings and networking events, where they consistently show their support for our community. We are so thankful for these three ladies whose active involvement help make our community a better place.

Here’s to celebrating not only our 100th anniversary, but also the members who have helped us reach this milestone!

HomeFirst Home Healthcare Ribbon Cutting

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog, Ribbon Cuttings.

Congratulations to HomeFirst Home Healthcare on their Ribbon Cutting at their new Lebanon branch! HomeFirst Home Healthcare hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony yesterday, June 26.

Pictured with Amanda Linville, Regional Director of Operations; and Dara Nelson, Community Liaison; are friends, family, staff and therapists. Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter, VP Membership & Finance Andrea Wilke, Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

HomeFirst Healthcare provides a full array of services to respond to the pre- and post-acute needs of the patient. The team specializes in providing personalized one-on-one care designed to maximize quality of life, preserve independence and dignity while attending to patient safety and comfort. HomeFirst has a team of dedicated medical professionals that work with your physician to deliver patient-centered care with compassion, continuity, and excellence. They work under the direction of your physician to provide a tailored plan to achieve the best possible outcomes for you or your loved one.

HomeFirst Home Healthcare’s Lebanon branch is located at 401 W. Main, Suite 102, Lebanon, TN 37087

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Lyn Williams

Chamber Visits Witt Sign Co.

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Uncategorized.

We visited Witt Sign Co., Inc. as we continued visiting 100 businesses this year. This business has been a pillar of our community for over a century and a Chamber member for over 60 years.

The following excerpt is taken from page 48 of our 100-Year Anniversary Chamber magazine. Magazines are available at the Chamber Office for those interested in the rich history of our Chamber and community members like Witt Sign Company.

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Witt Sign Company was established in 1922 and over the last century has changed ownership only once. The business, started by Russell Witt Sr., was passed down to his son, Russell Witt Jr., and in May of 2022 it was purchased by Toby and Vickie Vaughn.

“Russell Witt Sr. passed away when Russell Jr. was young. His wife, Ruth Witt, took over the business. She operated the company until Russell Jr. was old enough to take over as owner of Witt Sign Company,” Vaughn shared, noting that Mrs. Witt continued to work in the Witt office for many years. Russell Jr. worked until days before he passed away. “They were a hardworking and dedicated family.”

Vickie Vaughn currently serves as vice president of the company – which employs five, including herself and her husband. The Vaughn family has been in the sign industry for three generations. Toby worked for his father’s sign company starting at the age of 16. The Vaughns also own General Sign Services. Their son, Tucker, works for GSS. Over the years, Toby and Vickie have worked hand-in-hand with Witt Sign Company doing subcontract work.

When Mr. Witt passed away in August 2021, his daughters managed the company before the Vaughns purchased it the following year. “We wanted to maintain the name, the reputation and the history. Witt Sign Company has been in business for almost 102 years. We wanted to continue to provide quality signs and services to the area under the Witt name,” Vaughn said. “We had to keep the business rolling and not let it disappear.”

Vaughn added that it was important for people to know the history of the business and the hard work that has gone into it. The Vaughns plan for their son to eventually take over General Sign Services, while they focus on Witt Sign Company.

Witt Sign Company provides services of design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and leasing across Middle Tennessee, as well as parts of Kentucky, northern Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama. For more information or to view their gallery, visit wittsigns.com.

Chamber Visits REI

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog.

Our celebration cake continues to make its way through Wilson County! REI is a specialty outdoor retailer, with a state-of-the-art distribution center located right here in Lebanon, Tennessee. As the nation’s largest consumer co-op, REI is a growing community of over 24 million members who expect and love the best quality gear, inspiring expert classes and trips, and outstanding customer service. The new distribution center serves more than 60 stores and 5.6 million REI members in the area.

The facility’s design focuses on enhancing the connection employee’s have to nature with “trails” worn into the concrete floors, wood siding from a decommissioned barn installed in the atrium and furniture, and handrails repurposed from trees removed from the property prior to construction. The co-op is also completing a habitat restoration project across the 41-acre property, which will soon feature a trail for walking and biking!

REI is located at 1400 Murfreesboro Rd, Lebanon, TN 37090 (Hwy 231 headed towards Cedars of Lebanon)

REI staff pictured: Charles Dwyer – Operations Manager, Danielle Riendeau – Senior Administrative Assistant, and Brandon Sather – Inbound Manager

Stephanie Hollis – Chamber Support Admin, Lyn Williams – Ambassador Vice-Chair, and Ambassadors Diana Cavender & Debbie Moss are also pictured

Chamber Visits Sherrye Clem

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Thank you to Sherrye A Clem with ExtensisHR for stopping by for a member visit! We are so appreciative of your continued support of our Chamber. Sherrye was voted by her peers as the May Ambassador of the Month. Sherrye is a regular face at new business Ribbon Cuttings, she has been a guest speaker for several Chamber events, and has hosted Business After Hours at our office.

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About ExtensisHR:

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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.

Chamber Visits Liberty State Bank

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog.

Thank you to our friends at Liberty State Bank for letting us stop by for a visit as we continue to celebrate a century as a Chamber!

The Liberty State Bank team is incredibly involved in our Chamber and we are so gratful for their active contributions.

Liberty State Bank employees pictured, left to right:

  • Kaylee Vonstorch – Teller
  • Jessica Brummett – Mortgage Loan Originator
  • Leah Petty – Office Manager & Lender
  • Jake Sloan – Loan Portfolio Manager
  • Chris Crowell – Commercial Lender
  • Amanda Morales – Customer Service Representative

Notably, Chris Crowell served as the Chamber’s Chairman of the Board in 2012. Jake Sloan has been an active member since 2019 and is a proud supporter of the Wilson County Sports Council annual events. Jessica Brummett serves on the Wilson Books from Birth Imagination Dinner Committee which supports childhood literacy.

Liberty State Bank has been a member of our Chamber since 1974. The branch located at 214 N Cumberland St has been a member since 2015. The building, located off the historic Lebanon Square, has been continuously used as a bank longer than any other existing financial institution in Lebanon! The team at this location specifically has over 50 years of banking experience collectively. Liberty State Bank offers a range of services from commercial and consumer lending, to deposit accounts and mortgage lending.

Covert Results Ribbon Cutting

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Help us congratulate Covert Results on their Ribbon Cutting as they expand into Wilson County! Covert Results hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on June 20 at the Chamber Office.

Pictured with Covert Results owner Bobby Young is Operations Assistant & Intel Analyst Zoey Jones. City of Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell, Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter, VP Membership & Finance Andrea Wilke, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

Covert Results offers private investigation and professional security services including armed security, cyber security and training. The team also specializes in general sessions investigations and Cellebrite capabilities.

Their commitment to excellence sets industy standards, making them your trusted ally in security matters. At Covert Results, safeguarding children is their profound commitment. They provide top-tier security solutions for secure educational environments. Covert Results is not just a security provider, they are your partners in building a resilient and secure community.

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Lyn Williams

Mid Tenn Powersports Ribbon Cutting

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog, Ribbon Cuttings.

Mid Tenn Powersports hosted a Ribbon Cutting on June 18 at their new location in Wilson County. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

Pictured with Mid Tenn Powersports’ owners David Isaacs, Alexandra Isaacs & Edward Collier are friends, family & staff. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

Mid Tenn Powersports is a family owned and operated powersports dealer. They offer Lebanon’s largest selection of powersport inventory, including a variety of off-road vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and accessories. Mid Tenn Powersports is the only OEM Authorized Powersports dealer in Lebanon for new unit sales, parts and warranty service. They have a full staff of knowledgeable Sales and Parts Specialists. Mid Tenn Powersports will host their Grand Opening on Saturday, June 29.

Mid Tenn Powersports is located at 6050 Leeville Pike, Lebanon, TN 37090

Ribbon Cuttings are sponsored by Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Lyn Williams

Women in the Lead: Have Your Cake & Eat It, Too

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog.

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a unique installment of the Women in the Lead series at the beautiful Working Man Winery. Usually a lunch & learn event, this session offered a refreshing twist: an evening of networking with a focus on personal connections.

This time, we embraced a speed-dating format where guests switched tables every few minutes and answered thought-provoking questions. The one rule — NO talking about work! This allowed for raw, authentic conversations and meaningful connections beyond our professional lives.

The evening was paired with a flight of wine tastings, provided by Working Man Winery. This perfect touch allowed guests to unwind, while connecting in a relaxed atmosphere.

Women in the Lead is coordinated by Nikki Jones of Compass Leadership Solutions. Her committment to empowering women is evident through her coordination of the series. By bringing women together from diverse backgrounds, Women in the Lead has created a supportive community where participants can share experiences and develop as professionals.

It is so inspiring to see how our Women in the Lead series continues to evolve, while sticking close to the underlying message of the importance of women supporting women. Let’s continue to lead, support, and uplift each other!

Women in the Lead is sponsored by Lebanon City Lifestyle

Chamber Visits New Member Judy Hughes

Written by Lebanon Wilson Chamber Marketing on . Posted in Chamber Blog.

Welcome Judy Hughes, Realtor with Coldwell Banker Barnes to our Chamber family! With over 25 years of experience, Judy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her team.

Judy is a New Construction Specialist and Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI). Born and raised in Wilson County, she has deep-rooted knowledge of our area that enhances her ability to serve clients effectively. Within her industry, Judy has been a consecutive Multi-Million Dollar Producer for over 30 years.

We are so excited to have Judy join our Chamber community and look forward to the positive impact she will make as a member of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

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