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Wilson County Schools’ Technology Vision

Written by Brad Dawson on June 9, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Wilson County Schools’ Technology Vision

Wilson County Schools’ Technology Vision was a program that was hosted by the Wilson County Chambers of Commerce, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet and Watertown. The event featured two sessions, one in Lebanon and one in Mt. Juliet.

The sessions were aimed to share the vision that Wilson County Schools’ administration has for the advancement of technology in Wilson County Schools and to educate on why it is so important to make that vision a reality. It is said that technology is becoming more pertinent in our society day by day; therefore, it is critical to equip the generations to come with the necessary skills to be successful in a technology-driven world and to offer avenues for them to add technological resources to their learning in schools.

Director of Wilson County Schools Dr. Donna Wright lead the sessions and Principal Jeff Luttrell of Watertown High School joined her to speak at the Lebanon session, while Principal Mel Brown joined and spoke at the Mt. Juliet session. Both sessions were successful and very informative.

Chamber NetWORKS hosted by Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

Written by Brad Dawson on June 9, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Chamber NetWORKS hosted by Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

Chamber NetWORKS was hosted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce on June 3. Chamber NetWORKS is a new business networking event and opportunity designed for busy professionals whose success is driven by high quality referrals!

Each Chamber NetWORKS is held at Mo’Cara Restaurant, which is located at 1331 West Main Street Suite A, Mockingbird Center, Lebanon, TN 37087. The next Chamber NetWORKS will be held on June 17 at 11:30am.

To find out more information on how you can engage in this opportunity, please call the Chamber Office at (615)444-5503.

The first City Chat hosted by Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

Written by Brad Dawson on June 9, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on The first City Chat hosted by Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce

The first City Chat was hosted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce on June 3.

City Chat was created to give citizens of Lebanon the opportunity to speak with, ask questions to, and hear plans from City Mayor Craighead and other city dignitaries. Each City Chat will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am.

Joining the mayor at this month’s City Chat was City Director of Economic Development Helene Cash, along with Mike Justice and William Glover representing the city Emergency Services. Great questions were asked, great answers were given and valuable information was shared about our city.

The next City Chat will be held on July 8, 2015 at 8:30am at the Chamber office.

Tennessee Orthopedics Therapy Services hosted a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony

Written by Brad Dawson on June 2, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Tennessee Orthopedics Therapy Services hosted a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony

Pictured above: Dr. Roy Terry, Tennessee Orthopedics Therapists and supporters, Chamber President Melanie Minter, Chamber Chairman of the Board John Bradshaw, City Mayor Phillip Craighead, State Representative Mark Pody, and Chamber Ambassadors.

On Friday, May 29, 2015, Tennessee Orthopedics Therapy Services hosted a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony that was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

Tennessee Orthopedic Services specializes in post-injury or post-accident recovery and they are a great addition to the community of Lebanon, as they aim to “provide the highest and most professional level of care and patients services available.”

If you are in need of physical therapy or simply want to know more about Tennessee Orthopedics, please feel free to give them a call at (615)466-5200, or visit them at their new location, 1029 West Main Street, Suite K, Lebanon, TN!

Santa Domingo baseball team of the Dominican Republic Comes To Lebanon

Written by Brad Dawson on June 2, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Santa Domingo baseball team of the Dominican Republic Comes To Lebanon

Pictured above with the Dominican students and coaches are the American students that hosted them, Chamber President Melanie Minter, and Sports Council members, Ginny Patterson, Jeff Gannon, and David McKinney. McKinney and Gannon were most responsible for putting this weekend together!

During the weekend of May 28-May 31, Lebanon Youth Baseball and the Wilson County Sports Council, a division of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, welcomed several student-athletes from The Dominican Republic.

The Santa Domingo baseball team of the Dominican Republic spent 3 days in the U.S. that were life-changing for them, as well as the families that hosted them. The Chamber’s Sports Council hosted the students, offering them a chance to engage in competition against the American youth of Wilson County, but also offering the chance to engage in a weekend full of cultural exchange outside of baseball. They participated in activities like swimming, going to the zoo, attending a Nashville Sounds game, and actually living with American families! What a well-spent weekend!

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank each family that hosted a Dominican child and anyone else that played a role in this experience being offered.

Taters of Lebanon Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Written by Brad Dawson on May 27, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Taters of Lebanon Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

Pictured above: Tater’s owners, John and Amy Wagner, Chamber President/CEO, Melanie Minter, and Chamber Chairman of the Board, John Bradshaw!

Taters of Lebanon has one of the most unique and crave-satisfying menus of all restaurants. Their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony was held on May 21, 2015. Owners John and Amy Wagner are excited about their business and the positive response from the community!

For more information on how you can get your uniquely topped “Tater,” call (615)784-4178 or visit them at 311 W Main St. Lebanon, TN!

Locks and Lashes Business After Hours & Open House

Written by Brad Dawson on May 27, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Locks and Lashes Business After Hours & Open House

Pictured above (left to right): Chamber Office Coordinator, Tonya Jones, Chamber Vice-President, Andrea Wilke, Chamber President, Melanie Minter, Chamber Chairman of the Board, John Bradshaw, Locks & Lashes Owner/Master Barber, Haley Herbert, and Locks & Lashes Salon Manager/Cosmetologist, Jessica Dodds!

A great time was spent at Locks and Lashes Barber and Studio of Mt. Juliet on May 21, 2015! Locks & Lashes held a Business After Hours and Open House in conjunction with The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. The event was a great opportunity for them to show off all of the great assets that their business has to offer. Their services include hair stylings, waxings, make-up, personal care lessons, and several others things that are considered spa, beauty, or personal care services.

Call (615)754-LASH to set up your appointment with Locks and Lashes today!

The “Go Johnny Go 5k 10k Run/Walk and Kids Color Run”

Written by Brad Dawson on May 19, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on The “Go Johnny Go 5k 10k Run/Walk and Kids Color Run”

The “Go Johnny Go 5k 10k Run/Walk and Kids Color Run”, sponsored by The Wilson County Sports Council, was held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Sports Village, 1735 West Main Street, Lebanon Tennessee. The course was certified for both runners and walkers, and there were many attendees for the run/walk and all kids loved the color fun run! All proceeds went to the Johnny Keel Wellness Foundation to fund upcoming fitness stations at the Don Fox Community Park!

The annual event is held in honor of Johnny Keel, a young man who struggled with cancer for years throughout his life but never gave up during his battle! This event’s aim was to create awareness for healthy living, bring the community together, and to have it done all in the name of the warrior himself, Johnny Keel.

There were also vendor booths, music, prizes, games, and door prizes. The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all sponsors, Charles and Elaine Bell, The Wilson County Sports Council, HTK Wealth Management, LLC, Wilson Bank & Trust, Sports Village Fitness, The Lett Center, Lebanon Endoscopy Center, Livingston Chiropractic Family practice, Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, Crazy Clyde’s Slides, Capitol Theatre, University Medical Center, Anytime Fitness, Kraft CPA’s, F&M Mortgage, MJ Lucas and W.A.N.T. 98.9, First Freedom Bank, Jud Nave, THW Insurance and Pediatric Dentistry of Lebanon.

Sports Council Athletic Luncheon

Written by Brad Dawson on May 19, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Sports Council Athletic Luncheon

The Wilson County Sports Council, a division of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, hosted an annual luncheon to recognize a male and female student-athlete from each of the Wilson County high schools. Students were nominated by their coaches for their outstanding academic and athletic qualities. Jeff Bennett, former MLB player and owner of the Jeff Bennett Baseball Academy, was the guest speaker during the luncheon.

This year, the 2015 nominees were:

Friendship Christian – Abbey Kathleen Hinton – Andrew Lewis Porth
Lebanon High School – Veronica White – Paul Tribble
McClain Christian Academy – Madlyn Davis – Jon Whitener
Mt. Juliet Christian Academy – Amanda Wall – Landon Boy
Mt. Juliet High School – Summer Adams – Chris Harper
Watertown High School – Brandie Hill – Dusty Blake Meador
Wilson Central High School – Taylor Layne Blankenship – Alexander A.J Franklin

The committee selected two students to be awarded a $1,500.00 scholarship each. The 2015 scholarship recipients were Amanda Claire Wall and Paul Stanton Tribble. (above)

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Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village hosted a Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening Ceremony

Written by Brad Dawson on May 19, 2015. Posted in Chamber Blog. No Comments on Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village hosted a Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening Ceremony

Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village hosted a Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening Ceremony on May 8, 2015! Fiddler’s Grove, which is located on the grounds of the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, takes pride in “preserving the history of Wilson County, Tennessee, by preserving buildings, artifacts, and oral and written histories.

The Village engages the public through preservation, interpretation, exhibitions, education, publications, and hand on experiences to increase a better understanding of the history of Wilson County, and its way of life.”

For more information on Fiddler’s Grove and what they do, please feel free to contact them at (615)443-2626 or visit their website at http://www.fiddlersgrove.org.

Pictured above with Fiddler’s Grove volunteers and Gwen Scott are Chamber President Melanie Minter, Mayor Phillip Craighead, Chamber Chairman of the Board John Bradshaw, and other chamber members and supporters.