September 2023 Newsletter
2023-2024 Chamber of Commerce Membership Renewals
A & J Salvage, LLC
Adelsberger Marketing
Adoration Health - Rescare
Advanced Gastro
Alexander Auctions & Real Estate Sales
Align Chiropractic
All Kraft Erectors, INC
Allen's Towing & Recovery
Alliance Application Equipment LLC
Aloha Pools and Spa
ATA
ATA Employment Solutions
ATMOS Energy
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Barker Building Rentals
Barkley Construction
BB's Furniture & Mattress Gallery
Bennett's
Blackwell Automotive
Bluegrass Commercial Cleaning
Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest Tennessee
BR Supply
Bramblett Group
Bridge of West Tennessee
Brundige Plumbing & Heating
Buddy's Wrecker Service
Buff's Auto Detailing
Buy, Sell & Trade Pawn Shop
Cain's Pool Service
Carey Counseling Center, INC
Carl Perkins - Exchange Club
Carpenter Real Estate Company, INC
Center Stage School of Dance
Century 21
Citizens for Lake County Health Care
City of Hornbeak
City of Kenton
City of Samburg
Collision Specialty, INC
Commercial Bank and Trust Company
Conley & Conley
Cooper Stover Wealth Mgmt - Ameriprise
Coyote View RV Park
Danny Larcom Heating and Air
Darling Industries
David Lamb
Davis Delights
Dental Center
Discovery Park of America
Discovery Partners Investment Center
Dixie Gun Works, INC
Don Sol
Douglas Tax Service
DT Enterprises
Dunn's Auto Body
Dyersburg State Community College
Dynamix Physical Therapy LLC
E.W. James and Sons
Eagle Nest Resort
Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home
Edward Jones
Edward Jones
Everett-Stewart Regional Airport
Excel Boats
Farm Credit Services
Final Flight Outfitters
First Choice Farm &Lawn, INC
First Citizens National Bank
Forcum Lannom
Ford Construction
Forever Communications, INC
Fuller Partners Real Estate, INC
Fulton Decorating Center
Fulton Plaza Motor Inn
G & H Tool & Die, INC
Giffin Farms
Ginny Starks Photography
Green Plains Obion
Greenfield Products, LLC
H & R Agri Power
H & R Block
Hale's Construction
Hanafee Brothers Sawmill
Harpole Telecom
Herman Jenkins Motors
Holiday Inn Express
Home Buildler's Mart
Hopkins Management Group
Hospitality House
Institutional Casework, Inc
Interstate Motors - I-69 Motorsports
Jackson Energy Authority
JD Distributors
Jere W. Crenshaw
Jerry Ward Autoplex
Jiffy Steamer
Job World
John Miles Attorney at Law
Johnson Heating & Air
Jordan Plumbing Company
Judy Barker
Kenton Chevrolet
Khumalo Foot & Ankle Clinic
Kirkland Foundation
Kiwanis Club of Union City
Kizer Pharmacy
K-MAC ENTERPRISES, INC
Kohler
Krietman's Towing
Lanzer Printing & Office Supply
Lashlee-Rich, INC
Law Office of Amanda F Jowers
Lifeline Blood Services
Lineage Bank Mortgage
Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
Lowrance Sound Company
Manpower of the Mid South
Martin Dental Center
McDonald's
Meat Shoppe
Mist A Spot
MSHN Enterprises
Nelson Law
Northwest Tennessee Cardiology
Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board
Northwest TN ED Council - UC Head Start
Northwest TN Head Start - Troy
Nutrien Ag Solutions
Obion County Cancer Agency
Obion County Circuit Court Clerk- Denise Taylor
Obion County Clerk- Crystal Crain
Obion County Extension
Obion County Fall Fest
Obion County Farm Bureau
Obion County Farm Bureau- Hadley Malone
Obion County Memorial Gardens
Obion County Public Library
Obion County Trustee- Tracey Westbrooks
Obion Farmer's Cooperative
Old Samburg Gun Club
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orr Invstment
OutsideIn
Parker Lawn Service
Parker's Outfitting
Pavilion at Houser Creek
Pediatric Place
Peppy's Car Wash
Pepsi MidAmerica
Personnel Placements
Petainer
Phillips Engineering
PIP Printing
Poplar Meadows Country Club
Premier Primary Care
Priority One Medical Care
Promethean Foundation
Raekar Consolidation
Ramm Fencing
RC Mechanical
Reelfoot Animal Hospital
Reelfoot Animal Hospital
Reelfoot Bearing and Supply, INC
Reelfoot Metal Building Supply
Reelfoot Regional Association
Regions Bank
Revell Construction CO
Reynolds Brothers
Ritter Communications
Rob Holman
Sammies
Searcy Builder Contractor, INC
Second Baptist Church
Second Glance
Security Bank
Security Finance
Servall Pest Control
Shelter Insurance
Shoe Shack
Signature Healthcare
Simmons Bank Mortgage
Sleep Inn/Mainstay Suites
Snappy Tomato Pizza
Southern Concrete Products
Southern Machinery Repair, INC
Southshore Resort
Star Physical Therapy
State Farm - Chris Williams
State Farm Phyllis Edwards
Stephen Carr
Stephen Vaden
Sullivan Dentistry
Sunset Chasers
Taylor Ford Lincoln Mercury
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Tennessee Tractor
The Blacksmith
The Chocolate Bunny
The Citizens Bank
The Color Shop
The Ethridge House
The Green Life
The Print Shop
The Willow Tree//R&D Cakes & Catering
Third Party Workplace Conflict
Thompson, McConnell, & Hurst CPA's
Thunderbold Broadcasting
Thunderbold Broadcasting
Tiny Baker
Titan Tire
TLM Associates, Inc.
Top of the World Distributors
Total Tech Solutions
Town of Obion
Town of Troy
Town of Woodland Mills
Tri Star Energy
Trish Dial Photography
Tri-State International Trucks, Inc
Tru-Bilt
Trudy's Kids Cafe
True Financial
Twin Oaks Technology, LLC
Ultimate Fitness
Union City Carpet Center
Union City Coca Cola
Union City Daily Messenger
Union City Energy Authority
Union City Eye Care
Union City Forklift
Union City Housing Authority
Union City Paving
Union City Rotary Club
Union City Surgery Center
Union City Terminal RR
Union City Urgent Care
United Way of Obion County
Universal Contractors, LLC
UT Martin REED Center/TSBDC
UTM CPAD Office
Vaughn Electric Company
Vaughn's BBQ
Volunteer Lenders
Vowell and Sons
Wade Acres LLC
Wal-Mart
Warner Law Firm PLC
Waymatic
West Kentucky Rural Telephone Co-op
Westan Insurance
Westate Corrections Network
White Ranson Funeral Home
White Squirrel Winery
WNBJ TV 39
WPSD-TV LOCAL 6
Wynridge Golf Course
Cup of Joe
with the CEO

In August, we enjoyed "Cup of Joe with the CEO" in South Fulton at Southern State. Mayor David Lamb and City Manager Joyce Gray spoke of the exciting things happening in South Fulton and area businesses.
Buddy's Wrecker Service celebrates 60 Years of business in Obion County!
In 1963, Buddy's started out as an ESSO full service gas station on the corner of 1st Street and Reelfoot Avenue. They are now in two buildings at 118 Barham Road with the auto shop being in one building with the wrecker service in the other.
Magnolia Place Assisted Living

We recently stopped by Magnolia Place for a visit with Administrator Cindy Cox and the wonderful staff. Magnolia Place has made many recent updates to the facility! They provide peace of mind, safety, and security that you and your family member deserve.
They invite you to visit anytime to see what Magnolia Place can offer you!
Lindsay Frilling interviewed by K-Love and Air 1 Radio
Ron Turner spoke with Lindsay Frilling, CEO of Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce. Frilling talks about the importance of the local Chamber of Commerce and how is helps build business and community and more.
American Advertising Federation of West Tennessee
American Advertising Federation held its August meeting at the Dyersburg Chamber of Commerce. The program featured author, blogger, physical therapist and podcaster Marsh Naidoo. Naidoo is the host of the popular podcast, “Raising Kellan.” The host of the program, Merry Brown, is a writer, speaker, mediator, philosopher and small business owner who is the host of the podcast “Conflict Managed.”

Naidoo’s son, Kellan, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy in 2013. In Marsh’s blog and podcast she shares her journey negotiating the uncharted territory of raising a child with developmental delay. To learn more about her son and their story, click here.
Moffatt deservedly gets hero's welcome at UC game before heading back to NFL
Jovante Moffatt spent a little time at one of his favorite places Friday night before heading off to his dream job.
 
The former three-sport star at Union City High School, who will begin his fourth season in the National Football League this week, was in attendance at War Memorial Stadium to see most of the Golden Tornadoes’ 20-7 victory over Dyer County.
 
A smiling Moffatt – the only UCHS football player to make it professionally – was greeted by numerous fans and well-wishers and signed countless autographs before and during the game.


Peppy's Car Wash Supports Local Teachers with Over $12,000 in Gift Cards for Back-to-School
Peppy's Car Wash, a new name in Union City's automotive car care industry, has embarked on a heartwarming initiative to support the local community's educators as part of their Grand-Opening. In a remarkable show of appreciation for their dedication to shaping young minds, Peppy's Car Wash gifted local area teachers with over $12,000 in gift cards during the first week back to school.

As the new academic year kicks off, Peppy's Car Wash recognizes the vital role that teachers play in shaping the future of the community. "We believe that teachers are the unsung heroes of our community," said Isiah Sneed, General Manager of Peppy's Car Wash. "Their dedication and commitment to nurturing young minds deserve our utmost appreciation. Our 'Back-to-School Giveback' is a small token of our gratitude for the significant impact they make in shaping the future generations."

During the first week of school, over 500 teachers from various local schools received free wash gift cards. The collective value of the gift cards surpassed $12,000, reflecting Peppy's Car Wash's commitment to supporting educators in Union City.

Obion County recently recognized as the 14th out of 95 Tennessee counties with the highest concentration of small businesses.
- Total small business establishments: 629 (20.6 per 1,000 residents)

- Share of establishments that are small: 99.8%

- 2021 population: 30,498
Star Physical Therapy celebrates
20 years!
Star Physical Therapy recently celebrated their 20th anniversary! We are grateful to have them in our community!


Not pictured: Athletic Trainers Adam Bennett and Deron Sturgeon
NWTN Workforce Board partners with local Sheriff's Department and UTCIS.

This training offered a Manufacturing Skills Bootcamp and OSHA 10 General Industry courses to inmates at five local county jails. The goal of the program is to help justice-involved Tennesseans secure jobs that pay livable wages to sustain their families.
SEDC Elects New Directors and Officers

The Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC), North America’s oldest and largest regional economic development association, will welcome newly elected leaders to the 17-state Board of Directors in 2024. Lindsay Frilling has been elected as the Tennessee Alternate Director.
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents of Obion County, Tennessee Affected by the Recent Floods
Tennessee businesses and residents affected by the August 3-4 floods in Obion County, Tennessee are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced.
To assist businesses and residents affected by the disaster, the SBA will open a Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) at the Obion County Public Library at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in Union City, Tennessee. Permanently closing on Friday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, click here.
Petainer : Supporting the Decarbonization of North America with PET

Take a deep dive into the company’s success story with President, Chris McEwan.
2023 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Winners

Tyson Foods - Obion County Complex awarded 2023 Governor's Environmental Stewardship Award Winners for Water Quality.

Leaders Credit Union Ranked as Top Credit Union
to Work For

Leaders was recently ranked as one of the top credit unions to work for in the nation! We would love for you to share the attached graphic and short paragraph with your audience! 

To read the full story, visit our website. 


WestStar Alumni - Obion County lunch and networking
WestStar Alumni pictured left to right: John Warner, Arts Sparks, Leigh Schlager, Greg Dozier, Lindsay Frilling, Skipper Bondurant, Hadley Malone, Kevin Herrell, and Charles Peery
WestTeach hosts session in
Obion County

The WestTeach program allows teachers to gain insight into the economic needs and opportunities in West Tennessee, build links with industry and community leaders and get an out of the classroom view of students’ lives from community child resource agents.

We had several local business leaders speak to the class on various topics. The class was also able to take a tour of Tyson.
Complex Manager Keith Riley, Keisha Hooper, HR Manager Jared Lynch, Amy Brasfield GPM, and Virginia Grimes
Kevin Herrell, Herrell Family LLC
Jon Ed Powers, Final Flight
Jason Kizer, Kizer Pharmacy
Obion County Farm Bureau- Hadley Malone
UTM Chancellor Dr. Freeman, Mike Cox, and Bill Latimer
Suzanne Harper, Twin Oaks Technology
Ron Parks, First Choice Farm and Lawn
Jim Cheatham, Universal Contractors
Dynamix Physical Therapy Named Inc. 5000 Company
Dynamix Physical Therapy was recognized, for the fourth consecutive year, as a member of the 2023 Inc. 5000 list. The list highlights the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. With $358 billion in 2022 revenue and 1,187,266 jobs created, the Inc. 5000 companies are making a noticeable impact on the U.S. economy. 
September is National Voter Registration Month
National Voter Registration Month is the perfect time to take the first step to making your voice heard on Election Day by getting registered.
Your vote is your voice and your vote matters! 
Click to register!
Obion County Opoly
You can still purchase Obion County Monopoly Games! In honor of the 100 year anniversary of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce, we have produced and Obion County Monopoly Game. These are available for purchase for $35 at the Chamber, Obion County Public Library, Discovery Park of America, Twin Oaks Technology, and Tyson.
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