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Lunch free with an RSVP Call 967-6788
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, October 13th @ 12 Noon
121 South College Street Winchester, Tennessee 37398
Franklin County Chamber
CAREER QUEST
8th Grade Career Quest presented
to 500 Eighth Graders at North
Middle School in February 2016 .
Career Quest follow up
presentation by Dave Van Buskirk
and Judy Taylor reminding the 9th
grade class that their Career Quest
is officially underway. They are to
use their notebooks to maintain a
record of their accomplishments as
they prepare for life choices when
they graduate.
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Annual Franklin County High School Senior Mock
Interviews Orientation is scheduled for October 12th &
actual interviews are scheduled for October 25th.
Call 931.967.6788 for more information
Zanini Tennessee receives “Challenging Spirit Award”
68th Annual Chamber Membership & Awards Banquet is scheduled for December
6th. Note size of tables has been changed by Sewanee Dining. Tables will seat 8, instead of 10. Call and reserve your table for the
banquet. 931.967.6788
Franklin County Chamber Roaring 20’s Casino Night date is confirmed: Hold February 18, 2017
Josh Cole, Project Manager at the Co-op provided a second tour of the expansion. It is amazing! Josh commented, “We are on track for the end of September for the soft opening. The Grand Opening is scheduled for October “Celebrating 70 Years”. The excitement is building and we promise not to disappoint, Franklin County will be proud of our new Co-op.” The anticipated Grand Opening is Saturday, October 22nd. Ribbon Cutting is Friday, October 21st!
Congratulations Franklin Farmers Co-op team!
Time to carve pumpkins, drink apple cider and take
long walks in the crisp cool weather of fall. Especially when the
leaves begin to fall! We are fortunate to live in Tennessee
where we have all four beautiful seasons.
October is an extremely busy month for our Chamber.
The first week of October we have three major events. October
3rd is the 3rd Annual Sewanee Golf Classic at the Course in
Sewanee. October 5th is our second session for Leadership
Franklin County, Agriculture Day and the first week of October is
Tennessee Manufacturing Week. On October 6th we will
celebrate manufacturing week by placing 434 juniors at the
following locations listed below.
CST Storage Inc., HiTech Mold & Engineering, S.E. Inc., Baxter Enterprises, National Aerospace
Solutions (AEDC), Nissan North
America, Decherd, Infiniti, Tennessee National Guard Armory, Thompson Appalachian Hardwoods, Zanini Tennessee, Inc., Woodall Grain Company & Motlow State Community College. This event is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of
manufacturers.
On September 15th, Zanini Tennessee Inc. received
the “Challenging Spirit Award” from Honda for their support
during the critical launch of the Honda Civic Bi-color wheel
Cover. The “Challenging Spirit Award” is to recognize suppliers
who went above and beyond to support Honda. Receiving the
award was Javier Burunat, Plant Site Manger and Drew Urban,
Zanini North American Operations Director. I was honored to
be invited to represent our Chamber at the ceremony with the
entire Zanini Team.
Outstanding Citizen for 2016 should be submitted in essay
format to the Franklin County Chamber, describing why you
feel the individual is deserving of the prestigious award.
Simply submit a resume on the individual you would like to
nominate. An Outstanding Citizen is someone who has
brought recognition to Franklin County throughout the state
or county; a person that has contributed freely in time,
effort or expense whether paid or voluntary to the Chamber,
county, cities, church etc. All Nominations for Outstanding
Citizens must be submitted by November 11th in written
format, mailed to P.O. Box 280, Winchester, TN or dropped
by the Chamber.
...Judy Taylor
RIBBON CUTTING Village Academy & Day Care
Quality Air &Hardware
The Quality Air & Hardware store had a ribbon cutting Tuesday September 14, 2016. Drop by or call, 931-649-2323 if you have any questions.
Pictured are: Bruce Shaw, Chamber Executive Director Judy Taylor, Ryan Steele, Troy Bailey, Owners Randy & Rhonda Butner, Amy Griswald, Debra West, Estill Springs Mayor David Kelly, Denise Ingle Marshall, and Nuria Andreu.
The Village Academy & Daycare had a ribbon cutting on September 6, 2016. Call 931.434.1877 to learn more about the facility and what it has to offer.
Pictured are: Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Judy Taylor, Debra West, Denise Ingle Marshall, Sue Fulmer, Winchester
City Councilwoman Jeannie Bates, Owners Josh & April Neal, Chamber Board of Directors Jonas Harmond and Kevin
Lockmiller, and Randall Taylor,
710 N. Main Street Estill Springs, TN 37330 931.649.2323
6584 Old Alto Hwy,
Decherd TN 37324 931.434.1877
RIBBON CUTTING Steppin Stones Daycare/Preschool
Steppin Stones Daycare/Preschool had a Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday August 30th 2016. For more information, please call or stop by.
Kneeling in Front: Brandy Penny, Lashelle Keele Front Row: Chamber Executive Director Judy Taylor, Kristie Bell, Melanie Morrow, John Shelton, Holly Wiggs, Owner Daniel Wiggs, Scout Wiggs, Owner June West, Rodney West, Michelle Gattis, Serena Mashburn, Debra West, April Partin, Denise Ingle Marshall Back Row: Amanda Wiggs, Annie Williams, Mirvin Fuqua, Chamber BOD Jonas Harmond, Laura Cathey, April Tiedemann, Winchester City Councilwoman Jeanie Bates and Winchester City Administrator Beth Rhoton
931.967.0900 208 Bypass Road Winchester, TN 37398
Regional Fall Mixer at UTSI Hosted By:
Pictured: Lisa Moffit, Michael Greer, Mike Rowland, Debra West, Dana Lack, Hayden Hamilton, Anne Solomon, Nancy Hibler, Executive
Director Judy Taylor, Ray Cadwallader, Bruce Shaw, Carolyn Montoye Wiseman, Crystal Perry, Lisa Hatchett, Nelson Hatchett , Janice Dustin,
and Carole Thomas
New Family Practice
Physician Joins Local
Medical Practice Southern Tennessee Reginal
Health System has announced that
Michelle S. Val, MD is joining its
staff and will be offering family
medicine services to patients in
the Franklin and Grundy County
area. Dr. Val brings a number of
years of clinical experience and
work experience in the military
health system to Southern
Tennessee Regional Health
System (STRHS) and is one of
many new physicians to join the
hospital’s medical staff.
“We are fortunate to have Dr. Val
joining our medical team, “ said
Rob Followell, hospital CEO.
“Her experience as a family
practice physician along with her
clinic management knowledge will
enhance the growth of primary
care coverage in the area. The
expansion of providers at the
Mountain Medical Clinic is
confirmation of our commitment
to making communities healthier.”
Dr. Val joins Mountain Medical
Clinic from the Joel Health Clinic
at Womack Army Medical
Center, Fort Bragg, North
Carolina, where she was officer in
charge. She was responsible for
the overall leadership of a fifteen
provider primary care clinic,
which provided acute care,
chronic care, preventive services
and minor procedures, and more.
Dr. Val also worked at Reynolds
Army Community Hospital in Ft.
Sill, Oklahoma for a number of
years in family medicine as a
physician and in leadership roles.
Val was awarded a Bronze Star
for her service in Joint Base Balad,
Iraq. She served one year as
Brigade Surgeon for the 555
Engineer Brigade where she was
responsible for medical readiness,
as well as acute and chronic
medical care, of a deployed
Engineer Brigade.
Services provided will cover a
wide spectrum of standard
practices for a family physician
including well child care, along
with immunizations and school
phys i c a l s , d ia gnost i c and
preventive screenings, acute
illnesses and injuries for all ages,
management of chronic medical
conditions, and minor procedures
such as skin biopsies, cyst
removal, repair of lacerations, and
more. Dr. Val provides women’s
healthcare including breast and
pelvic exams, pap smears and
contraceptive management which
will broaden the scope of services
available at the clinic.
D r . V a l c omp l e te d he r
undergraduate studies from the
United States Military Academy at
West Point, New York and
received her medical degree from
Temple University of School of
Medicine. She completed her
internship and residency in family
medicine at B. Martin Army
Community Hospital in Fort
Benning, Georgia. She is a
member of the American
Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Val will begin seeing patients
at Mountain Medical Clinic located
on First Street in Monteagle on
November 1. For additional
information or to schedule an
appointment, please call
931-924-8000.
Dr. Michelle S. Val Joins
Mountain Medical
SOUTHERN TENNESSEE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Rob Followell, CEO RHODES LEVEL
True Innovators Drive Positive Change
Nissan is proud to be a part of the Franklin County Community and to support
the mission of the Franklin County
Chamber of Commerce.
Nissan Innovation that excites
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, DECHERD Gary Edwards, VP of Decherd Powertrain Operations
& Smyrna Battery Plant RHODES LEVEL
RUSSELL BARNETT AUTOMOTIVE FAMILY
Alex Barnett, General Manager and Russell Barnett, President/Owner
RHODES LEVEL
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS
RHODES LEVEL
NOVACOPY CHATTANOOGA
1936 Central Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37408
Sales: 423.305.7799 Service: 423.305.7799
Fax: 423.305.7864
Robert Schulte, President (center)
Judy Taylor, Executive Director &
Dave Van Buskirk, Chamber Past-President
AMERICAN CITY BANK
Troy Martin, President & CEO
Clint Hayes, Branch Manager
ENTREPRENEUR LEVEL
Annual
Leadership
Chamber
Champions
For info on
becoming a Chamber Champion
Call 967.6788
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE CHAMBER CHAMPIONS
RHODES LEVEL
Proud to announce the Leadership Franklin County Class of 2017
21st Adult Leadership Class
Front row: Chamber Executive Director Judy Taylor, Past President Dave Van Buskirk, George Powell, Nuria Andreu, Garret Shaw, Saede Stinnett, Caden Sons, Randy Nunley, Stan Welch Second row: Bruce Shaw, Carolyn Montoye-Wiseman, Debra West, Lillian Marquez, Rachel Ashby, Autumn Mantooth, Kara Smith, Sarah Reed, Karen Stewart and Rob Followell . Third row: Tom Shemwick, Jennifer Mathews, Nikki Martin, Carly-Grace Pate, Mathew Gates, Maranda Wil-kinson, Susan Askew. Fourth row: Craven Inions, Ethan Pfister, Dr. Jerry Smith, Ashley Stewart, Dr. Roger Alsup, Elisabeth Padgett
Rachel Ashby, Franklin County High School Mathew Gates, Franklin County High School
Autumn Mantooth, Franklin County High School Nikki Martin, James Madison High School
Carly-Grace Pate, Franklin County High School Ethan Pfister, Franklin County High School Garrett Shaw, Franklin County High School
Kara Smith, Huntland High School Caden Sons, Franklin County High School
Ashley Stewart, Franklin County High School Saede Stinnett, Huntland High School
Dr. Roger Alsup, FCHS Principal Nuria Andreu, Chamber Volunteer
Susan Askew, University of the South Rob Followell, STRHS CEO
Craven Inions, The Herald Chronicle Lillian Marquez, Citizens Community Bank
Jennifer Mathews, US Bank President Randy Nunley, Nissan North America Director
Elisabeth Padgett, Century 21 Mid-State Realty, LLC
Brandy Penny, American City Bank George Powell, Winchester Utilities
Sarah Reed, Century 21 Mid-State Realty, LLC
Karen Stewart, FC Soil Conservation District Debra West, Wellness Works STRHS
Maranda Wilkinson, North Middle School Teacher
16th Youth Leadership Class
All Saints’ Chapel
Sewanee- The
University of the South Tour by Dr.
Gerald Smith
Leadership Franklin County Agriculture Day Session
F.C. Agriculture Extension Office USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service
Sugartree Farms Robinson Family
Yoder Farm Belvidere
Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Smith dazzled students with his guided walking tour of the campus of Sewanee The University of
the South. Dr. Smith’s presentation and remarkable knowledge of Franklin County History kept everyone captivated
and left us with a desire to learn more about the history of our community. All Saints’ Chapel on University Avenue
has an interior height of 51 feet and length of 233 feet. Stained-glass windows depict biblical scenes and events in the
university’s history.
Orientation, Leadership Skills,
History & Education
Delicious pancakes at Sunrise “The Breakfast Place” owner Demi Summers was a fantastic start to the first session for the Class of
2017. AM Rotary Club President, Brad Shapiro, Garrett Orr, DDS, Dr. Alan Clark, John Shelton and other members sponsored
breakfast and presented, “Leadership Qualities and Styles” establishing a strong foundation for the class of 2017.
LFC Alumni were provided a guided tour of Sewanee Inn by a University Student. Dave Van Buskirk facilitator, Dr.
Jerry Smith host for the day, Judy Taylor, Tom Shemwick LFC Facilitators and the entire class enjoyed the tour.
View from Sir John Templeton Library
Dr. Amie Lonas, Director of Franklin County Schools
provided the history and forecast the future of Franklin County School System.
Professor Peter Smith presented a history of the Tennessee Williams Theatre. Tennessee Williams, American playwright and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner generously left the gift of his estate to the University of the South in 1996 providing funds for the theatre.
A theater student, Dr. Peter Smith and Professor Dan Backlund provide a tour and in-depth presentation on the Tennessee Williams Theatre. They explained components involved in becoming an actor, directing and creating a play. It was amazing to see what is involved in all aspects of the theatre. For information on upcoming performances call 931.598.3260.
Leadership continued...Tennessee Williams Theatre...
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Employment Security Division, Research and Statistics 1:30PM CT on 9/22/2016 Numbers and rates are not seasonally adjusted.
August Labor Force Employed Unemployed Rate
Franklin County 19,400 18,290 1,110 5.7%
Tennessee 3,160,800 3,003,300 157,500 5%
United States 159,800,000 151,804,000 7,996,000 5%
Winchester Christian Academy Caroline Simmons
1230 South College Street Winchester, TN 37398
931.967.5466 [email protected]
Smiley’s Bargain Warehouse Daniel Woosley
2387 Decherd Boulevard Decherd, TN 37324
931.841.6849 [email protected]
Simple Expressions Debbie St. John
1212 W Main St. Decherd, TN 37324
931.967.0370
Jack Daniel Distillery Debbie Christian 160 Craig Street
Lynchburg, TN 37352
931.759.6332 [email protected]
Phoenix Bass Boats Teresa Johnson
730 Industrial Drive Winchester, TN 37398
931.967.7210 [email protected]
www.phoenixbassboats.com
Chamber Calendar… OCTOBER
1 Southern Tennessee Power Classic Marathon & Half Moon 3 The FCCC 3rd Annual Sewanee Golf Classic 3-7 Manufacturer’s Week 5 Leadership Franklin County - Agriculture 6 Students in Industries 12 Senior Mock Interviews Orientation FCHS @ 8:30 am 13 Joint Mixer Regions Bank & Wendy’s @ Regions Bank 14 Dr. Rao and Dr. Fox’s Office Ribbon Cutting @10am 18 Smiley's Bargain Warehouse Ribbon Cutting @ 10am 19 Ambassador Meeting 12 Noon @ the Chamber 15 Taste of Autumn Chili Cook-off 21 Farmer’s Co-op Ribbon Cutting 10am 22 Farmer’s Co-op Open House 7am-7pm 24 Board of Directors Meeting @ Chamber 4:30pm 25 Senior Mock Interviews FCHS @ 8:30 am 26-28 Governor’s Conference NOVEMBER 8 JECD 10am 9 STRHS Breakfast 8:30am HOLD THE DATE: December 6th Tuesday:
68th Annual Membership & Awards Banquet - Cravens Hall - Sewanee
It is not too early!!!
Call 931.967.6788
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