New Chamber Members!
Mayor Benny McGuire
Second Glance Consignment Store
Linen + Lace Boutique
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Are you interested in becoming a member of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce? Click here to join our chamber!
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November Ribbon Cutting - BB's Storage |
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BB's Storage
3636 HWY 45
South Fulton, TN 38257
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Obion County, Tennessee Expands Retail Recruitment with Retail Strategies
BIRMINGHAM, AL (November 12, 2021) –The Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation has chosen Retail Strategies, the leading national community development firm, to develop and execute a retail recruitment strategy for Obion County with a focus on Union City. Union City previously partnered with Retail Strategies as participants in Retail Academy through a TNECD grant in 2019 and 2020.
“The goal of our corporation is to give support to our residents while doing our part to ensure the continued growth of Obion County,” said Lindsay Frilling, CEO of Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation. “I have had experience with Retail Strategies in the past as a participant in Retail Academy. The team at Retail Strategies is a reliable and trusted partner when it comes to retail recruitment and outreach to commercial real estate professionals. We look forward to the fresh approach they will bring to retail development in Obion County.”
“The team at Retail Strategies is a reliable and trusted partner when it comes to retail recruitment and outreach to commercial real estate professionals. We look forward to the fresh approach they will bring to retail development in Obion County.”
Lindsay Frilling
“Obion County and Union City have been actively involved in retail recruitment and now it’s time to take a deeper dive on investing in retail retention and growth,” said Lacy Beasley, president of Retail Strategies. “Coming off of COVID‐19 disruption, a great deal has changed in the industry. It’s the right time for Obion County to focus on outsourcing national retail recruitment by partnering with Retail Strategies. Retail Strategies has identified over $130 million dollars of goods and services are leaving the Union City retail trade area annually through retail leakage. We identified several retailers and restaurants to prospect for business recruitment. Retail Strategies has successfully worked with Martin and several other Tennessee communities for several years. We are excited to further those relationships and continue working to develop Obion County.”
Through the new partnership, Retail Strategies will perform a real estate market analysis of the businesses located in Obion County and identify areas of opportunity with expanding businesses. The Retail Strategies team will work hand in hand with community leaders to help them understand their market and highlight opportunities for infill. Additionally, the team at Retail Strategies will proactively reach out to potential businesses, property owners, brokers, and developers on behalf of Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation.
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Obion County Officials Recognized
Obion County Mayor Benny McGuire recognized County Court Clerk Crystal Crain, along with Clerk and Master Paula Rice at the latest County Commission meeting. Ms. Crain was honored after recently being named Tennessee's "Outstanding County Clerk", while Ms. Rice was recognized for her 50 years of service at the Obion County Courthouse. During the presentations, both employees received a standing ovation from the Commission and those in attendance. photo (l-r) County Mayor Benny McGuire, County Clerk Crystal Crain, Clerk and Master Paula Rice and Obion County Commission Chairman Ralph Puckett.
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Kiwanis Club of Union City |
Brooke Simmons was recently inducted into the Union City Kiwanis Club on November 11th. Kiwanis is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. The Union City club was chartered in 1939 and now plans annual Burgers in the Park, Pancake Day, and Placemat Ads to fundraise for community children.
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Anniversary Celebrations
This month, we celebrated 8 years of Hops and Barley. Hops and Barley is a local favorite, and we are so thankful that they call Obion County home! We also celebrated 1 year of Flowers with Sass. Flowers with Sass believes in striving for wonderful customer service and doing what they can to ensure beautiful, long-lasting arrangements, offering gifts, wedding arrangements, birthday arrangements, and arrangements for any special occasion.
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Run the Rails Donation to Masquerade Theatre
On November 18th, the Run the Rails committee hosted a business after hours event at Main Street Union City. During the event, the committee was able to present the Masquerade Theatre with a $10,000 check! This money will help fund a new roof for the community staple.
A representative from the theatre quoted, "The Masquerade Theatre Board feels that the historic Capitol Theatre is a Northwest Tennessee treasure. There is nothing like driving down first street and seeing the marquee lights on. Over the past 90 years, the theatre has given many special memories - whether a place for a first date, someone seeing their favorite movie, or just hanging out on a Saturday and watching movies in the air conditioning on a hot summer day!
This donation will help us make much needed improvements and repairs to our building so we can continue to help make memories for today's generation."
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Obion County Blog: The Ultimate Obion County Shopping Guide for Everyone on Your Nice List |
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! But for many of us, Christmas looks a lot like panic-buying a bunch of last-minute gifts online for people who deserve much better. Our mothers do not want eucalyptus-scented aromatherapy nasal inhalers, and our fathers probably don’t actually have a whole lot of interest in that 10-piece hot sauce tester set. Sure, Etsy has saved us more times than one, but it’s never worth the stress of waiting, wondering if that order will actually arrive by December 25th! This year, stop the vicious cycle of last-minute panic purchases! Obion County, Tennessee, has great shopping opportunities to help you check off every loved one on your list and give them the gifts they really deserve. |
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Adult Leadership Obion County Public Service Day |
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The Adult Leadership Obion County 2021-2022 class recently participated in Public Service Day on November 3rd. The class visited Union City Energy Authority, Obion County Mayors Office, and the Union City Municipal Building. They learned more about what our elected officials do, and how they serve Obion County citizens. Thank you to Red River Waste Solutions for sponsoring lunch for the class. |
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Tornado Cash
The Obion County Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Union City, and Union City Schools recently partnered to offer Tornado Cash this holiday season! Faculty and staff in Union City Schools received $200 to spend at local participating businesses. These businesses are members of the Chamber of Commerce or Main Street. The “shop local” theme encourages UCSS personnel to patronize those “who support us,” according to Wes Kennedy, who added that UC Schools had spent $50,000 total in the transaction.
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2021 TN Vacation Guide Available
Stop by and grab a 2021 Tennessee Vacation Guide! Learn more about the guide here
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