From the President's Desk |
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27h Annual Greene County Partnership
Golf Shoot-Out at Link Hills Country Club
The deadline for tournament registration is Monday, September 13. Space for the tournament is limited, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please choose one of the following (either the team or individual categories) below:
Sponsor: $775 - Hole sponsor with corporate-sponsored team consisting of four players. Registration fee includes lunch, greens fee, golf cart, beverages & snacks during play, contest package*, and special event golf item.
Team: $600 - Corporate-sponsored team consisting of four players. Registration fee includes lunch, greens fee, golf cart, beverages & snacks during play, contest package*, and special event golf item.
Individual: $150 - Will be teamed with other individual entries. Registration fee includes lunch, greens fee, golf cart, beverages & snacks during play, contest package*, and special event golf item.
Contest Sponsor: $250 - Recognition on course, in all materials, website, social media campaign, Friday Forward & Newsletter communications.
*Contest package includes hole-in-one prize, putting contest, closest-to-the-pin, longest & most accurate drive, and two mulligans per player.
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Food Truck Fridays continue in September!
Mark your calendars and stop by the Partnership to grab a bite to eat for lunch every Friday from 11am - 2pm!
For more information about Food Truck Fridays, please call 423-638-4111.
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Gem Care Inc.
Berton Pinkham
1045 W. Summer St. Ste. 2
Greeneville, TN 37743
Phone: 491-4100
Business type: Staffing and Recruiting
Groups Recover Together
Andrea Hall
Phone: 620-8891
Business type: Outpatient opioid use treatment provider
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JetPro Aerospace & Defense
Kumar Sangaran
100 Wren Street
Greeneville, TN 37745
Phone: 703-855-7162
Business Type: Aerospace & Defense
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You're invited to join us as we welcome the following businesses to our community with ribbon cuttings! |
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Membership Breakfast
We held our first Membership Breakfast in over a year on August 10th at the General Morgan Inn. Leadership Greene County also held the graduation ceremony for their 2020 class.
We would like to thank all of our members for attending and Walters State Community College for sponsoring.
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2021 Legislative Update with Marsha Blackburn
We were delighted to have Senator Marsha Blackburn speak with community members and leaders during our 2021 Legislative Update on Wednesday, August 18.
We would like to give a special thanks to Walters State Community College Niswonger Campus for allowing us to host the event on their beautiful campus.
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Small Biz Block Party hosted by TikTok For Business
With partners across all 50 states, TikTok will be co-hosting virtual "Block Parties"
for small businesses ready to find new customers and grow on TikTok.
The Small Biz Block Party for Tennessee businesses on Thursday, September 23 from 1-2 pm ET. You'll hear from some of their top small business leaders across the company, plus some small business owners who have seen for themselves the difference TikTok can make.
Interested in signing up? Just click here!
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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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Wings & Wheels on the Greene |
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Wings & Wheels on the GreenE is set to take place on Saturday, October 2 at the Greeneville Municipal Airport. The fly-in/cruise-in will feature not only visitors flying in from around the southeast, but will also feature a cruise in with cars of all makes and models. Enjoy food trucks, skydiving and more. This year's event is sponsored by Brolin & Bailey Co.
For more information on the event or how you can participate by displaying your car, please contact Joni Parker, General Manager of the Greene County Partnership, by email at chamber@greenecop.com.
For more information on the fly-in, please contact Steven Neesen at 423-823-9310 or email sneesen@greenevilletn.gov
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Get out and discover the Greeneville Mural Trail.
Greeneville, TN is home to twelve murals that help tell the history of our community in a beautiful, artistic way.
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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Helen Horner
October 30, 1928 - August 22, 2021
The Greene County Partnership sends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Helen Horner, who's impact on Greeneville/Greene County is indescribable.
Helen was the first female board member and president of the Greene County Partnership. She served as the Director of Tourism for the Partnership from 1985 until 1999.
Helen also served on the board of the Historic Zoning Commission, was a commissioner on the Kinser Park Commission and served on the boards of numerous civic and historical organizations.
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Wilbur West
January 8, 1944 - August 24, 2021
The Greene County Partnership sends our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Wilbur West. Wilbur was the ultimate ambassador for our community. He volunteered three days a week at the City Garage Car Museum following his retirement in 2011. He served as a greeter, guide, loyal volunteer and a “Special Friend to Many” at the museum.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where he served as head usher, co-chair of the Serve Team, and teacher for the Seekers Sunday School Class. He enjoyed hosting his friends at Greeneville’s minor league baseball games and at Tusculum University basketball and football games.
Such adjectives as kind, gentle, caring, comforting, listening, and helping were often used to describe him throughout his life.
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Youth Council & Leadership Greene County |
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2020 Leadership Greene County Graduation |
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Leadership Greene County Class of 2020 graduated at the August Membership Breakfast.
Twenty-two local business leaders were presented graduation certificates as part of their graduation ceremony. Class members receiving graduation certificates included: Cody Allen, Greene County Property Assessor; Racheal Black, Morning Pointe Assisted Living; Lindsey Blevins, Circuit Court Clerk; Amanda Carter, Andrew Johnson Bank; Trey Cunningham, US Nitrogen; Clay Dunaway, Greene County EMS; Dr. Jacob Fait, Tusculum University; Jesse Higgins, Greeneville Light & Power; Darlene Hurley, Walmart Supply Chain Home Office; Scott Jenkins, Greeneville Sun; Jerome Julian, Apex Bank; Andrew Kerr, Town of Greeneville; Braiden King, Circuit Court Clerk; Ken Lawrence, Greene County EMS; Tammy Livingston, Greene County Trustee; Dr. Tonjua McCullough; Jessica Poore, Boys & Girls Club; Craig Ray, John Deere Power Products; Jana Riddle, Tusculum University; Blaine Stressman, US Nitrogen; Robert Wilhoit, Greeneville Fire Department.
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Leadership Greene County Awards
Jessica Poore of the Boys & Girls Club was honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award, while Ken Lawrence with the Greene County EMS received the Outstanding Character Award.
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Introducing the Leadership Greene County Class of 2021
The following twenty-four individuals will participate in the year-long Leadership Greene County program.
· Benita Bare, Tusculum University
· Corey Bishop, Walters State Community College
· Joey Chandler, Andrew Johnson Bank
· Lucè Crim, US Nitrogen
· Andy Fannon, Parker Hannifin
· Robert Keller, Greeneville Light & Power
· Kaci Lowe, Town of Greeneville
· Amy McKinney, Apex Bank
· Tyson Merrell, Parker Hannifin
· Richard Miller, Tusculum University
· Brad Milligan, American Greetings
· Nick Mitchell, Eastman Credit Union
· Dr. Benjamin Morgan, Family Medicine Physician
· Joe Murr, John Deere Power Products
· Joe Prokop, Greeneville Police Department
· Dawn Ramsey, Greene County Trustee Office
· Kelsea Ramsey, Jessee Law Office
· Kim Ryans, US Nitrogen
· Kevin Solomon, Greene County EMS
· Matthew Solomon, Greeneville Fire Department
· Rachel Ward, Life Care Center of Greeneville
· Lisa Wells, Greene County Property Assessor
· Nikki Wines, Community Insurance
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The Agribusiness Committee is preparing for the Kids’ Day on the Farm, Thursday, September 30 at the Northeast Tennessee Research and Education Center. The event is being held to show the importance of farming here in Greeneville and Greene County. |
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Agriculture information below:
REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase or install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. Call the Rural Development office at 278-5717 for more information.
Value Added Producer Grant Program helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of bio-based, value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the goals of this program. Call the Rural Development office at 278-5717 for more information.
Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) signup is through October 15, 2021. Call the Farm Service Agency office at 638-4771.
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Keep Greene Beautiful Golf Tournament
Team Shelton won the Iron Eyes Cody Traveling Trophy at the Keep Greene Beautiful Golf Tournament on August 12. Members of the team were Justin Burns, Eric Idell, Luke Shelton and Timmy Thompson. Runners-up were members of Parker Hannifin: David Glasscock, Andy Fannon, Mike Neas and Jon Wilder.
Special thanks to the title sponsor GFL Environmental, contest sponsors Apex Bank, ArtaZn, Air Pro Heating & Cooling, and Appalachian Forest Products, Atmos Energy, hole sponsors; and Creekside Market for providing beverages.
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Yard of the Month
Congratulations to July Yard of the Month Winner Dollie Montgomery (Martingale Dr.) Dollie received a $50 gift card from Broyles General Store.
During the Yard of the Month program no yard will be allowed to receive more than one award within the calendar year. The residential property of all current Greene County residents are eligible to participate. Yard upkeep may be done by the homeowner or a professional landscaper. Yard of the Month winner will be asked to display their award sign and are expected to maintain their yard in the same manner that allowed them to win their title of “Yard of the Month.”
August is the last month of the year for nominations. Yard of the Month will be judged by volunteers of Keep Greene Beautiful. You can find all of the information about this program and the judging criteria online at www.keepgreenebeautiful.com .
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Economic and Workforce Development |
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Ribs & Resumes Job Fair
On Friday, August 13 we transformed our weekly Food Truck Friday into a Job Fair which included over 15 employers/staffing agencies. We also had The #TakeAShotOnLife Mobile Vaccination Van set up giving out Pfizer vaccines.
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Greene County Tennessee Becomes Certified Work Ready Community
We're pleased to announce that Greene County is a certified Work Ready Community. By participating in the ACT Work Ready Communities initiative, our county will be able to identify skill gaps and quantify the skill level of our workforce. This helps educators build career pathways aligned to the needs of business and industry. Greene County currently has 63 employers who recognize or recommend ACT WorkKeys certification.
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Teacher Supply Depot
The Teacher Supply Depot will be open on select days the weeks of September 27th and October 4th.
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Medic Regional Blood Center |
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NPAC Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Brass Transit - The Musical Legacy of Chicago
Saturday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m.
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Kentucky Headhunters
Sunday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m.
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YOUTH BUILDERS PLAN FOR 75TH ANNIVERSARY!
Youth Builders is announcing plans for their 75th Anniversary Celebration.
The event will be held Saturday, September 25 from 2:00-4:00 pm, at “The Rock” on the campus of Holston United Methodist Home for Children.
All past presidents and past members are encouraged to attend and will be recognized. A display of scrapbooks and special event memorabilia will be on display, and the event will be highlighted by the release of the first copies of the “Youth Builders 75 Year History.” The book relates heartfelt reflections from hundreds of members who dedicated their volunteerism to our community. Stories travel in time back to 1946 recounting not only what they did but how they did it, and most importantly how new generations of Youth Builders are still impacting our community’s quality of life.
Through the years, Youth Builders has annually volunteered and offered monetary support to numerous community agencies, with emphasis on youth, including the Boys and Girls Club; Greeneville/Greene County History Museum; Holston Home; the kidPrintID program; Greeneville /Greene County Library; various pre-school projects including Head Start, Child Health and Development, and Helping Us Grow programs; a 911 training program for students; scholarships for deserving high school students; Gifts for Kids; Junior Achievement, co-sponsorship of the Volunteer Spirit Awards program, etc.
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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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