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Forsythia. Redbuds. Daffodils. Pollen covered cars. Allergies. All signs that Spring is here in East Tennessee! As we continue to see an increase in vaccinations and COVID-19 numbers decrease, we are all anxious to get out and enjoy the warmer weather. We still need to be safe and exercise caution but we can get out and enjoy where we work and play.
In addition to the many miles of country roads that you can drive to enjoy our rivers, streams and mountain views, another great way to discover something new is to walk, bike and hike.
This edition of the GCP newsletter is focused on how to discover Greene County. As you begin to feel more comfortable to explore, I encourage you to walk your neighborhoods, enjoy the architecture of downtown, take a hike in the national forest, or enjoy a nice walk on one of the local walking trails. It is amazing what you will discover from afoot versus through the windshield of your automobile.
We are very excited about our new website that will assist in recruitment of new families and businesses to our community. As they will soon discover why it is great to live and work in Greene, we are also very excited about YOU discovering the new and rediscovering the familiar. Get out and enjoy! A-a-a-a-aa-choo!
Jeff
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A Walk with the President
Knock out 2 birds with one stone during this 90-minute walking tour which will help you discover the architectural treasures of our historic churches and homes while increasing your step count!
Tickets may be purchased at the General Morgan Inn, where tours begin daily Monday through Saturday, April through October, at 9:30 AM.
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Take a stroll downtown and discover our “Windows to the Past.” From Andrew Johnson to the first railroad, our talented local artists showcase their skills to enrich and enhance the natural landscape of Greeneville.
We hope you learn a little more about our historic town and see why we love to call it home.
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The mountain air and breathtaking views are what make Greene County so special. The rushing waterfalls and picturesque peaks are just a few things you can see when hiking our beautiful trails!
Check out our many hiking spots by clicking here.
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Businesses throughout Greene County are getting ready for the Greene County Partnership’s Hoppin’ Around Town event, which will be held on Saturday, April 3rd. The event focuses on shopping at small businesses and is sponsored by Andrew Johnson Bank.
This event will be dedicated to supporting the independent businesses that make our community unique and provide tremendous contributions to our economy.
The Greene County Partnership will be open as a stop during the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will have an Easter Bunny present to take photos with from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. While you’re at the Partnership, make sure to pick up the Mural Trail brochure and explore through downtown to discover all of the paintings.
For more information about Hoppin' Around Town, please call 423-638-4111.
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2021 Virtual Legislative Update |
Just in case you missed our Virtual Legislative Update, we went ahead and included it for you here! We would like thank all of our legislators for participating and our sponsor Summers-Taylor Inc. for making this update possible.
The update is available 24/7 on YouTube. Play on your smart phone while enjoying one of our outdoor trails.
We hope you enjoy these video updates from our local, state, and federal legislators!
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26th Annual Iris Festival |
Over 50 booths have been reserved for the 26th Annual Iris Festival that will be held May 15-16 in downtown historic Greeneville. There will be the Annual Sundown on Depot Car Show, the Miss Iris Festival Pageant, entertainment on two stages and a food court.
Please contact the Partnership about reserving a booth for the festival.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for 2021 are available for each of the departments and are crucial in providing monetary support for each entity. Please click here to view the sponsorship opportunities that are available for 2021.
For more information, contact Lori Dowell at the Partnership at 423-638-4111.
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Skyline Restoration and Maintenance, LLC
70 Doty Chapel Road
Afton, TN 37616
Phone: 423-588-5717
Business type: Historic Restoration and Maintenance, General Contractor
Keller Williams Realty - Rebecca Mitchell
819 W. Church Street
Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: 423-677-0034
Business type: Real Estate
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Youth Leadership
Youth Leadership is a personal program designed to motivate high school upperclassmen to develop and enhance the quality of their leadership, and implementing those qualities into their lives and school situations Applications are now available at the Greene County Partnership office and online and should be submitted by April 15. Selection criteria include school and community involvement, displayed leadership abilities and academic excellence.
For more information contact Jennifer Wilder at kgb@greenecop.com or call
the Partnership at 423-638-4111.
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Greeneville Gymnastics Academy |
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Membership Breakfast
Sponsorships are available for the Monthly Membership Breakfasts. Contact Lori Dowell at 423-638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com for more information on sponsoring one of these events.
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Member Mailing
Space is available for the Member Emailing! The cost is $50 per flyer/PDF. This is a great opportunity to market your products or businesses. Contact Lori Dowell at 423-638-4111 or email gcp@greenecop.com.
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The Agribusiness Committee celebrated National Agriculture Week March 22-27, 2021 with social medial posts each day recognizing and celebrating the contribution of agriculture here in Greeneville/Greene County, TN. Thank a FARMER!
The Committee has announced that the June Dairy Day Celebration will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021, 6-8 p.m. at the Greene County Fairgrounds Livestock Pavilion. There will be lots of fun for the entire family!
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TN Vacation Guide
The 2021 TN Vacation Guide is now here featuring your very own Greeneville, TN! Get your FREE copy here at the GCP office or download the digital version at http://bit.ly/3jE9U8Z
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Jazz up your next Zoom meeting with our NEW Greeneville themed backgrounds. Click here to download yours and be on the lookout for more of our upcoming backgrounds! |
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NJCAA DIII World Series
We are excited to announce the 2021 NJCAA Division III College Baseball World Series will be held May 29 – June 3, 2021 at Tusculum University’s Pioneer Park.
This annual event brings many players, parents and spectators into our community helping fuel our local economy as many of our visitors spend money throughout Greeneville & Greene County during their stay. Teams and their supporters from across the nation will converge on Greeneville and Tusculum to play world champion caliber baseball.
Sponsorships and program advertisements are available beginning at $75 up to $5,000.
If you are interested in supporting this nationally recognized sports event with a multi-million dollar local economic impact, please contact Trevor Rice at pr@greenecop.com or call the Partnership at 423-638-4111.
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KGB Community Cleanup, May 1-2
Join Keep Greene Beautiful for a community cleanup May 1-2. To bring awareness to the local litter collection efforts and to inspire others to join, participants are asked to share before and after pictures of their cleanup project to the Greene County Partnership’s Facebook page with the hashtag #cleanupgreene. The group that collects the most trash during the community weekend will be awarded $50 for their organization. Individuals are encouraged to participate as well with the top individual being awarded a prize. Trash bags and latex gloves are available for participating groups and can be picked up at the Partnership office.
Please call 423-638-4111 for more information.
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Economic and Workforce Development |
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Miller Industries Unveils Facility Upgrade
Miller Industries announced they will be investing $15.4 million over a five-year period to renovate and upgrade their Greeneville facility, which will bring close to 80 jobs to Greene County.
“Miller Industries is excited about our state-of-the-art fabrication facility and thankful for the partnerships that helped make our vision a reality. Our employees’ commitment to operational excellence has allowed us to expand our in-house capabilities, as well as position the Company to capitalize on future opportunities,” Jamison Linden, chief manufacturing officer, Miller Industries, Inc. said.
For more information about the announcement, please click here.
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Teacher Supply Depot
Due to a generous donation from Marshalls Stores, the Teacher Supply Depot has a large quantity of colorful and stylish masks for children and adults.
If your school is in need of non-medical masks to finish out the school year, please contact Christina Potts at the Greene County Partnership at econdev@greenecop.com to arrange for a delivery or pick-up of masks.
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The wait is over! Tickets and mini-plans are now available for the Greeneville Flyboys 2021 season!
Please call 423-609-7400 for more information or to purchase your tickets.
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ALPS Adult Day Services - Greeneville |
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For more information or to register for the event, please click here.
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Andrew Johnson National Historic Site |
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Beginning Saturday, April 3, free daily guided tours of the historic Andrew Johnson Homestead will resume at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. For visitor safety, the guided tours are limited to 10 participants. |
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Join the Capitol Theatre on April 24th for their first concert since before the pandemic. Seating will be limited, so be sure to get your tickets online by clicking here.
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NPAC Niswonger Performing Arts Center |
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Tickets are now available for the Kingsport Ballet's production of Coppelia on April 16-17th at NPAC! Public Performances (in-person) Friday, April 16th at 6pm and Saturday, April 17th, 2:30pm at Niswonger Performing Arts Center. Livestream tickets are also available for Friday's performance and accessible for 72 hours. Livestream tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Tickets for the in-person performances can be purchased from the Kingsport Ballet by calling 423.378.3967.
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UT Extension - Greene County |
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All classes are held via zoom at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Registration is required on a monthly basis to receive both zoom links and supplemental resources via email each Monday. Recordings (and supplemental material) are made available within a week of each class and uploaded on this web portal (all linked videos and material are linked/underlined for quick-direct below). Cost is FREE!
For more information or to register, please click here.
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MEDIC Regional Blood Center |
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