Monthly Newsletter
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May 2016
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April Coffee hosted by Tullahoma Utilities Board
Chamber Members enjoyed brunch at Lakewood Golf and Country Club for the April Coffee hosted by TUB on Tuesday, April 26th.
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American City Bank & Cherokee Distributing Sponsored Largest Chamber After Hours at Jack Daniels
Six area Chambers of Commerce members enjoyed a beautiful evening at Southern Middle Tennessee's most famous landmark on Thursday, April 28th. Jack Daniels Visitor Center welcomed Chamber members of Tullahoma, Manchester, Bedford, Franklin, Lincoln, and Moore counties. Jack Daniels gave each Chamber an "empty" barrel with their logo engraved.
Thanks to our members, the Tullahoma Chamber won the competition for the most attendees and took home a Jack Daniels gift basket.
(The basket will be featured as a silent auction item at the 2017 Celebration Banquet!)
A big thanks to Jack Daniels for hosting such a fun event and to all of our members who attended!
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Capitol Hill Review
Final Wrap Up 2016
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National Small Business Week
May 1-6, 2016
More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year. Click here to learn all about Small Business Week.
We are so thankful for all of our small business owners!
Each day this week, we are featuring 3 of our small business members on our Facebook page so make sure you are following our page to see who is featured!
#DreamSmallBiz #Shoplocal #SupportSmallBiz
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2016-2017 Tullahoma Magazine Set to be Released Early Fall
We are pleased to announce the fourth edition of the Tullahoma Magazine that will be released in August 2016 and published by Exchange Media Group. We encourage our members to start brainstorming ideas for their business ads. Sale Representatives of the Exchange will be contacting your business about magazine ads. Your business contributes to the quality of our community, and we want to be able to showcase you. By purchasing an ad in the Tullahoma Magazine, you will increase the effectiveness of your media mix and attract new customers all year.
The Tullahoma Magazine is a business magazine that is perfect for individuals, families, and companies looking to relocate to Tullahoma. It includes articles on our business community, education, health care, retail, restaurants, residential, recreational and much more! Additionally, it includes our Chamber member directory both by business classification and by business name. This is the number one marketing piece that the Chamber utilizies when asked about Tullahoma from local residents, out of town visitors, and potential businesses. There will also be an online flip book version on the Chamber website.
For questions about magazine ads, contact The Exchange at 931-455-1360.
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 Upcoming Events
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Tullahoma City Schools & Business Partners will celebrate C.E.O. at end of year reception
Are you a C.E.O. Business Partner or want to know more about our Creating Educational Opportunities program with Tullahoma City Schools?
Join us on Wednesday, May 11th, 3:30 pm at
Bel-Aire Elementary to celebrate the end of the 2016 successful school and CEO year!
The 2016 Appreciation Reception will be hosted outside in Bel-Aire's beautiful garden.
Tomorrow, Friday May 6th is the last day to RSVP. Please email
ashton@tullahoma.org if you would like to attend.
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Seats still available for Keeping Your
Non-Profit Legal Seminar
Sponsored by: United Way and Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce
May 17th - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hands on Science Center
101 Mitchell Blvd, Tullahoma
Come listen to Brent Culberson, Director of Tennessee Secretary of State's Division of Charitable Solicitations and Gaming speak about:
- State Regulations
- Online Donations
- Becoming a 501(c)3
- Donation Boxes
Current Trends in TN nonprofits and more!
There are a few seats still available! Please RSVP as soon as possible to Alicia Bell at
cmcunitedway@gmail.com or call 931-455-5678.
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2nd Annual Grape & Grain Festival
The 2nd Annual Tullahoma Grape & Grain Festival will be held at Frazier-McEwin Park on Saturday, May 21st from 12 PM - 5 PM. It will feature over 30 top breweries from the region, include an afternoon of games, live entertainment, a variety of food selections and local craft beers to sample.
Ticket prices are $25.00 and
will increase after May 15th.
Limited free parking will be available in the baseball stadium parking lot.
All attendees must be 21 years of age.
Volunteers are still needed! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Hope Sartain at 931-409-0076 or email hope@exchange-inc.com.
Starting at 6pm, after the Festival, there is a free concert featuring the Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute Band.
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Tullahoma Funeral Home will host May Coffee
Please join us at 11:00 am on Tuesday, May 24th for our monthly networking Coffee at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
What to know more about our Coffees and how you can host one?
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26th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
Bring Your Game, Improve Your Network!
The 26th Annual Chamber Classic will be on Friday, June 3rd at Lakewood Golf and Country Club.
Starting with a 12:00 PM lunch & registration, participants will tee off at 1:00 PM competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in Three Flights, Hole-In-One, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive and Chipping contests.
Introducing a new opportunity this year, Become a Tee Sponsor!
Showcase your business and spend qualiTEE time with the tournament players between holes. Set up a booth and provide promotional materials and products to the players for only $200!
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Ribbon Cuttings
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Arboretum receives official state certification
Article by: Kelly Lapcynski, staff writer
The Tullahoma News
In observance of Arbor Day, the City of Tullahoma cut the ribbon on the newly certified East Park Arboretum behind East Middle School on Friday, April 29.
Completed last year, the arboretum, which shares space with the Sunrise Rotary Disc Golf Course, received its official state certification from the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) earlier this month.
To be state certified, an arboretum must contain a minimum of 30 different species in an area open to the public. Each tree must be labeled for educational and scientific purposes and properly maintained.
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Congratulations, April Business of the Weeks!
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April 4 - 8
The Book Shelf- Used Book Store
The Book Shelf raises funds for the program and is a great opportunity to recycle books and purchase books at a very low cost.
The store has thousands of books to choose from so please remember The Book Shelf when you finish a book or looking for a new one to read.
For more information, call Dot Watson at 931-273-8001.
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April 11 - 15
Hanson Realty & Auction Co., Inc.
Hanson Realty & Auction Company began in 1995 serving Tennessee with real estate and auction service. We specialize in the auction method of marketing. Hanson Realty & Auction Company sells all types of property, focusing on real estate and estate sales. Owner Wendell Hanson is a graduate of Nashville Auction School and the Certified Auctioneer Institute. For more information, visit www.wendellhanson.com.
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April 18 - 22
Century 21 Mid-State Realty, LLC
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is comprised of approximately 6,900 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 78 countries and territories worldwide with more than 101,000 independent sales professionals.
Lynda Welty is a sales associate affiliated with CENTURY 21 Mid-State Realty and serves the Tullahoma area to help you buy or sell a home. Contact Lynda at 931-212-4106 or visit www.century21.com.
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April 25- 29
Citizens Community Bank Mortgage
In June of 2000, Citizens Community Bank added a mortgage division. This expanded the assets and helped the community grow in the home loan market. CCB has been, and continues to be, a strong leader in the fixed rate mortgages in the geographical area. They provide all facets of financial services for all ages, from that first savings account to retirement planning. For more information, contact Lilly Marquez at 931-455-0332 or visit www.ccbank.net.
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New Members
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Welcome April Members!
Not pictured: Community Development Center, Local Motions Design, & Morrison Hearing Systems
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Ashdon Investment Management
Ashdon provides a unique combination of investment management and integrated financial services. We provide our clients, primarily family offices and foundations, peace of mind and confidence in their financial and investment management. We have solid conviction in our investment philosophy and process, and in our ability to meet your financial goals.
For more information, contact David Pruitt at 931-461-5733 or visit
ashdon.com.
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Emergency Services for Community Outreach
Our mission is to take people from despair to hope through encouragement, guidance, and reassurance. To inspire individuals to become the greatest version of the grandest vision they ever held of themselves. To help find self-worth and to assure them that it is okay to set aside the worries of others and tackle their own mountain.
For more information or to become a Community Partner, contact
Mark Bassett, ESCO Chairman
(931) 636-5577
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Welcome May Members!
New members will be recognized at the May Coffee on May 24th at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
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Ambassadors
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Congratulations, Coty Hall!
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April Ambassador of the Month
Coty is the Manager for the Stan McNabb Collision Center.
"At Stan McNabb Collision Center, we work on all makes and all models. We accept all insurance claims and will assist you from getting your claim started to delivering your vehicle to you in pre-accident condition. We do all types of repairs from small dings to large collision jobs. No job is too small or too large for us."
The Collision Center also offers limited lifetime warranty on all repairs. "What a lot of people may not know about my job is that I have great relationships with the insurance companies and insurance adjusters, to ensure a quality repair in a timely manner."
Coty was born and raised in Tullahoma and has been living in the area for 31 years. Coty was involved in many athletic programs growing up such as youth baseball, football, and track and graduated from Tullahoma High School is 2004.
"My favorite thing about Tullahoma is the growth we have had over the past few years. Tullahoma has always been a great place to live; however, the past few years it has really made some nice additions and renovations. Everything from the new community pool to the renovations of downtown."
Coty Hall is a wonderful addition to the Chamber Ambassador Program and was awarded Ambassador of the Year in 2015. "My favorite part about the Ambassador program is that it gives you the opportunity to meet new people and expands your customer base." www.stanmcnabb.com/collision-center
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Chelsea Adams
Tullahoma Utilities Board
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Randy Brewer
Tullahoma Utilities Board
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Brittany Mince
AT&T Custom Communications
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Wendy McCain
State Farm Insurance - Lee Sullivan
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Make sure to "Like" Tullahoma Chamber's Facebook, follow us on twitter and instagram and use
#tullahomatnchamber when you are posting on social media to show your pride in your membership. You may even get a like, retweet or repost!
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Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce | | www.tullahoma.org | P.O. Box 1205
Tullahoma, TN 37388
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