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A-Squared Realty & Auction Ribbon Cutting & Business After Hours

A-Squared Realty & Auction hosted a Business After Hours during the Grand Opening of its new office in Wilson County. The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce conducted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the event.

Pictured with A-Squared Realty & Auction CEO AJ Stafford, Realtor and COO Adrian Kelley is Kimberly Ivery, Director of Operations & Strategy, and their outstanding team of agents. Surrounding the A-Squared teams are friends, family and community supporters. City of Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell, Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, VP Membership & Finance Andrea Wilke, Chamber Board of Directors, Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

Wilson County is growing rapidly, and A-Squared Realty & Auction’s specialized services are helping shape the area’s future, providing innovative solutions to home buyers, sellers and businesses alike.

The Business After Hours was filled with drinks, delicious refreshments and great conversation. With a packed-house of local professionals, it was the perfect opportunity for new members to introduce themselves and forge valuable connections. We love seeing our members come together and build strong professional relationships.

An amazing variety of door prizes provided by local businesses and stakeholders were awarded throughout the evening. The Chamber Pot drawing was valued at $275, with Pinnacle Financial Partners – Jeff Porter was drawn as the winner. Remember, you must be present to win! but with no representatives present to claim the prize, the Chamber Pot will now roll over to $300 for our next Business After Hours. Remember: You must be present to win!

A-Squared Realty & Auction is located at 704 Cadet Ct, Lebanon, TN 37087

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

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and we can’t wait to see you at the next Business After Hours!

First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon Columbarium Dedication & Ribbon Cutting

First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon hosted a Columbarium Dedication ceremony. The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce conducted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony following the dedication.

Reverend Sherard Edington led the dedication ceremony for the church’s new columbarium — a sacred space for the cremated remains of beloved church members. The columbarium provides a peaceful and respectful place for families to honor their loved ones. The vision for the columbarium began in 2019, when the church recognized the need for such a space to meet the growing needs of our congregation. A dedicated committee was formed to explore the project. Hal Bone, a church member and the owner of Horizon Construction, helped in bringing the vision to life — making the construction process a reality.

Pictured with Reverend Sherard Edington are members of the columbarium committee and members of First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Board of Directors, Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

The columbarium committee includes: Pat Bone, Suanne Bone, Jane Hay, Wayne Patton, Jim Stueck, Margaret Ann Trail, Van Turner, Caroline Walker, Allen Vance, and Reverend Sherard Edington.

The Village Play Place Ribbon Cutting

On Tuesday, October 22 the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce conducted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at The Village Play Place.

At its core, The Village Play Place was created to offer space for five important things: for kids, for parents, for celebrations, for education and for relevance. A space that is safe for kids to play, learn and, frankly, just be kids. A space for the parents to find support, other same-stage families to go through life with and feel connected to their community.

The Village Play Place is located at 703 S Cumberland St., Suite C-1, Lebanon, TN

Pictured with The Village Play Place owners Corey & Misty Shadd are staff, friends and community supporters. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

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

Heads Up Hair Salon Ribbon Cutting

Heads Up Lebanon hosted a Ribbon Cutting Tuesday, October 8. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

Heads Up Hair Salon offers a wide variety of haircare service, lash extensions, and more — all while maintaining the small-town charm that makes Lebanon so special. Lauren Foye, owner of Heads Up Hair Salon, purchased the business in 2023. As a resident of our growing community, Lauren saw this as an opportunity to bring her passion for the beauty industry to life. Lauren and her team of stylists believe that cutting your hair may be easy — but matching the style with your personality requires experts like them! Their dedication to understanding each client’s unique style is what sets them apart!

Pictured with Lauren Foye is her talented team of stylists — Jess, Kimberly and Trish. Many friends, family and clients were present to celebrate Heads Up. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

Heads Up Hair Salon is located at 344 S Cumberland St, Lebanon, TN 37087

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

The Black Sheep Cafe & General Store Ribbon Cutting

The Black Sheep Cafe & General Store hosted a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday, September 17, at their store located inside The Mill at Lebanon. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

This cozy new spot offers a delicious lunch menu and sells a variety of chocolates, coffees and unique goods from local vendors. With its warm and inviting ambiance, The Black Sheep Cafe & General Store is perfect to gather for lunch, catch up with friends or even rent for small events.

Pictured with owners April and Michael Foster are friends, family and staff. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, VP Membership & Finance Andrea Wilke, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives were also pictured.

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

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Chamber’s Replica Building

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce kicked off Day 2 of the Wilson County Fair – TN State Fair with a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Chamber’s Replica Building, located in Fiddlers Grove Historic Village of Tennessee. Fiddlers Grove holds over 60 buildings that tell a story about Lebanon and Wilson County. The ceremony was conducted by Chamber President & CEO Melanie Minter and 2024 Chairman of the Board, Ja’Rob Coggins.

Randall Hutto, Wilson County Mayor signed and proclaimed August 16, 2024 as Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Day in Wilson County, on behalf of citizens, and thanked the Chamber for 100-years of dedicated service.

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce was chartered on September 5, 1924, by 60 businessmen who wanted to form an organization for the betterment of their community. The Chamber has grown tremendously under the direction of 100 Presidents, 21 Board Members, 7 Divisions and 5 staff members. The Chamber’s mission is to coordinate the talents and energies of business, industry, and individuals to make Wilson County a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Our vision is to foster an environment in which a unified Wilson County can realize a prosperous future.

In celebrating the Chamber’s 100th anniversary, earlier this year, several past Presidents and Chairmen graciously donated to fund this project. We are humbled by the amount of support from so many of you that have been a part of our 100-year celebration.

Guests included City of Lebanon, TN Mayor Rick Bell, TN State Representative Clark Boyd, Wilson County Promotions President Randall Clemons, Fiddlers Grove Board President Pat Ryan, Director of the James E. Ward Agricultural Center Josh Majors, several Past Presidents, Building Contributors, 2024 Ole Timers, 4-H and FFA representatives, Chamber Ambassadors and members. This building represents our Chamber, members, businesses, volunteers and our community. We are proud to promote and serve you.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the following Past Presidents, Chairmen & Chairwomen of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce:

  • Ed Callis
  • Bill McDowell
  • Jerry Franklin
  • Randall Clemons
  • David Foutch
  • James Mills
  • Ken Howell
  • Patricia Bone
  • Mark Lee
  • Jackie Gaither
  • Bob McDonald
  • Bob Lee
  • Barry Tatum
  • John C. McDearman III
  • Ken Caldwell
  • Eric Thompson
  • Dr. Paul C. Stumb
  • Becky Jennings
  • John Lancaster
  • Paul Jewell
  • Chris Crowell
  • Rick Smith
  • John Bryan
  • John Bradshaw
  • Scott Jasper
  • Jud Nave
  • JB Owens
  • Necole Bell
  • Greg Butler
  • Jeff Peterson
  • Curt Baker
  • Wes Dugan

Additional thank you to:

  • JB Owens, Past Board Chairman, for his building design. There is a framed copy inside the building.
  • 2004 Chairman of the Board John McDearman, who was instrumental in reaching out to past Chairmen for funding pledges.
  • 1984 Chairman of the Board Randall Clemons, Fiddlers Grove Foundation and The Wilson County Ag Management committee for assisting the Chamber in securing the perfect location for the building.
  • Ian Isbell and Greg Butler for their time, dedication and helping to oversee the building progress.

We gratefully acknowledge the following for their contributions:

  • 615 Outdoor Living
  • Bentley’s Air Conditioning- Mt. Juliet
  • Bone & Associates- Hal Bone
  • Brad Vanhook
  • Collins Construction – Dalton Collins
  • Exterior Wholesale Supply
  • F & M Bank
  • Fakes & Hooker
  • Horizon Construction & Development- Danny Harmon
  • Horizon Construction & Development- Jacob White
  • iFoam of Mt. Juliet- Scott Stone
  • Image 360 Lebanon
  • S & H Framing – Jason Sparks & Greg Holbrook
  • Jewell & Jane Co.
  • Joey Jane Bradshaw, Past Board Member
  • The Ian Isbell Family
  • Jewell Painting – Paul Jewell
  • Jewell Signs
  • Middle Tennessee Electric
  • Nashville Flooring Interiors Inc.,
  • Old Timey Stone Work
  • P. Fritz Wilke
  • Thompson Electric
  • Tim Leeper Roofing
  • Volunteer Landscaping – Jimmy Chaffin

NewBasis Ribbon Cutting

NewBasis, LLC hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening on July 30 at their second manufacturing facility, now located in Wilson County. NewBasis’ Lebanon facility is the company’s first location outside of its headquarters, bringing them closer to the customers they serve. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

Pictured with NewBasis President Tony Helf is Rick Haynes, Senior Director of Human Resources; David Elliott, Plant Manager; and Chris Sanford, VP Sales & Marketing. Clark Boyd-State Representative District 46 and Tammy Stokes, Assistant Director of the Wilson County Joint Economic and Community Development Board (JECDB) are pictured. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter, VP Membership & Finance Andrea Wilke, Chamber Ambassadors and representatives are also pictured.

Founded in the 1940s, NewBasis is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass and polymer concrete utility pads and below-ground utility enclosures. The high-quality composite enclosures are designed for telecommunications, electrical, CATV, water, traffic, lighting, commercial and industrial applications. NewBasis utilizes state-of-the-art engineering service and provides quality production. The manufacturing facility, located in the new Alligood Industrial Park, brings 250 new jobs to Lebanon.

NewBasis is located at 303 Alligood Way, Suite A, Lebanon, TN 37090

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

Habitat for Humanity ReStore Ribbon Cutting

Exciting news for Wilson County! Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Wilson County hosted a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening at its brand new location on July 16. The ceremony was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

ReStore Director – Jennifer Keaton and Jeff Bennett, Director of Regional Operations for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville are pictured with ReStore staff, board members and supporters. City of Lebanon, TN – Government Mayor Rick Bell, Tennessee State Representative Clark Boyd, Senator Mark Pody, and Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Melanie Minter are pictured. Chamber Ambassadors, representatives and staff are also pictured.

Following the ceremony, guests had the opportunity to be the first to shop at the new ReStore.

Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores operated by local Habitat for Humanity organizations. ReStores accept donations and sell a constantly changing inventory of diverse, high-quality merchandise to the public at a fraction of the retail price, while diverting reusable household items and building materials from area landfills. The sales from donated items help Habitat for Humanity partner with local families to build, rehabilitate and repair safe and affordable homes.

Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Wilson County is located at 200 Granville Drive, Lebanon, TN 37090

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

HomeFirst Home Healthcare Ribbon Cutting

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

Covert Results Ribbon Cutting

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

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