Lebanon Wilson Chamber of Commerce Blog

On June 4, 2015, Dr. Roy Terry and Tennessee Orthopedics held a Ground Breaking Ceremony for the facility that they are currently preparing to open in January of 2016.

The new facility, which will be located at 101 Physicians Way, Lebanon, TN, is expected to have the capacity for all of their services (Doctor’s Offices, MRI’s, Physical Therapy, etc.). We look forward to having the new facility in our community!

For more information on Tennessee Orthopedics, contact them at (615)466-5200.

Pictured above is Dr. Roy Terry with Architect Mike Manous and David Pine of Evergreen Construction:

Wilson County Schools’ Technology Vision was a program that was hosted by the Wilson County Chambers of Commerce, Lebanon, Mt. Juliet and Watertown. The event featured two sessions, one in Lebanon and one in Mt. Juliet.

The sessions were aimed to share the vision that Wilson County Schools’ administration has for the advancement of technology in Wilson County Schools and to educate on why it is so important to make that vision a reality. It is said that technology is becoming more pertinent in our society day by day; therefore, it is critical to equip the generations to come with the necessary skills to be successful in a technology-driven world and to offer avenues for them to add technological resources to their learning in schools.

Director of Wilson County Schools Dr. Donna Wright lead the sessions and Principal Jeff Luttrell of Watertown High School joined her to speak at the Lebanon session, while Principal Mel Brown joined and spoke at the Mt. Juliet session. Both sessions were successful and very informative.

Chamber NetWORKS was hosted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce on June 3. Chamber NetWORKS is a new business networking event and opportunity designed for busy professionals whose success is driven by high quality referrals!

Each Chamber NetWORKS is held at Mo’Cara Restaurant, which is located at 1331 West Main Street Suite A, Mockingbird Center, Lebanon, TN 37087. The next Chamber NetWORKS will be held on June 17 at 11:30am.

To find out more information on how you can engage in this opportunity, please call the Chamber Office at (615)444-5503.

The first City Chat was hosted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce on June 3.

City Chat was created to give citizens of Lebanon the opportunity to speak with, ask questions to, and hear plans from City Mayor Craighead and other city dignitaries. Each City Chat will be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 8:30 am.

Joining the mayor at this month’s City Chat was City Director of Economic Development Helene Cash, along with Mike Justice and William Glover representing the city Emergency Services. Great questions were asked, great answers were given and valuable information was shared about our city. 

The next City Chat will be held on July 8, 2015 at 8:30am at the Chamber office.

Pictured above: Dr. Roy Terry, Tennessee Orthopedics Therapists and supporters, Chamber President Melanie Minter, Chamber Chairman of the Board John Bradshaw, City Mayor Phillip Craighead, State Representative Mark Pody, and Chamber Ambassadors.

On Friday, May 29, 2015, Tennessee Orthopedics Therapy Services hosted a Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Ceremony that was conducted by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce.

Tennessee Orthopedic Services specializes in post-injury or post-accident recovery and they are a great addition to the community of Lebanon, as they aim to “provide the highest and most professional level of care and patients services available.”

If you are in need of physical therapy or simply want to know more about Tennessee Orthopedics, please feel free to give them a call at (615)466-5200, or visit them at their new location, 1029 West Main Street, Suite K, Lebanon, TN!

Pictured above with the Dominican students and coaches are the American students that hosted them, Chamber President Melanie Minter, and Sports Council members, Ginny Patterson, Jeff Gannon, and David McKinney. McKinney and Gannon were most responsible for putting this weekend together!

During the weekend of May 28-May 31, Lebanon Youth Baseball and the Wilson County Sports Council, a division of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, welcomed several student-athletes from The Dominican Republic.

The Santa Domingo baseball team of the Dominican Republic spent 3 days in the U.S. that were life-changing for them, as well as the families that hosted them. The Chamber’s Sports Council hosted the students, offering them a chance to engage in competition against the American youth of Wilson County, but also offering the chance to engage in a weekend full of cultural exchange outside of baseball. They participated in activities like swimming, going to the zoo, attending a Nashville Sounds game, and actually living with American families! What a well-spent weekend!

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank each family that hosted a Dominican child and anyone else that played a role in this experience being offered.

Pictured above: Tater's owners, John and Amy Wagner, Chamber President/CEO, Melanie Minter, and Chamber Chairman of the Board, John Bradshaw!

Taters of Lebanon has one of the most unique and crave-satisfying menus of all restaurants. Their Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony was held on May 21, 2015. Owners John and Amy Wagner are excited about their business and the positive response from the community!

For more information on how you can get your uniquely topped "Tater," call (615)784-4178 or visit them at 311 W Main St. Lebanon, TN!

Pictured above (left to right): Chamber Office Coordinator, Tonya Jones, Chamber Vice-President, Andrea Wilke, Chamber President, Melanie Minter, Chamber Chairman of the Board, John Bradshaw, Locks & Lashes Owner/Master Barber, Haley Herbert, and Locks & Lashes Salon Manager/Cosmetologist, Jessica Dodds!

A great time was spent at Locks and Lashes Barber and Studio of Mt. Juliet on May 21, 2015! Locks & Lashes held a Business After Hours and Open House in conjunction with The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. The event was a great opportunity for them to show off all of the great assets that their business has to offer. Their services include hair stylings, waxings, make-up, personal care lessons, and several others things that are considered spa, beauty, or personal care services.

Call (615)754-LASH to set up your appointment with Locks and Lashes today!

The “Go Johnny Go 5k 10k Run/Walk and Kids Color Run”, sponsored by The Wilson County Sports Council, was held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Sports Village, 1735 West Main Street, Lebanon Tennessee. The course was certified for both runners and walkers, and there were many attendees for the run/walk and all kids loved the color fun run! All proceeds went to the Johnny Keel Wellness Foundation to fund upcoming fitness stations at the Don Fox Community Park!

The Wilson County Sports Council, a division of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, hosted an annual luncheon to recognize a male and female student-athlete from each of the Wilson County high schools. Students were nominated by their coaches for their outstanding academic and athletic qualities. Jeff Bennett, former MLB player and owner of the Jeff Bennett Baseball Academy, was the guest speaker during the luncheon. 

Fiddler’s Grove Historic Village hosted a Ribbon Cutting/ Grand Opening Ceremony on May 8, 2015! Fiddler’s Grove, which is located on the grounds of the James E. Ward Agricultural Center, takes pride in “preserving the history of Wilson County, Tennessee, by preserving buildings, artifacts, and oral and written histories.

The Village engages the public through preservation, interpretation, exhibitions, education, publications, and hand on experiences to increase a better understanding of the history of Wilson County, and its way of life.”

For more information on Fiddler’s Grove and what they do, please feel free to contact them at (615)443-2626 or visit their website at http://www.fiddlersgrove.org.

Pictured above with Fiddler’s Grove volunteers and Gwen Scott are Chamber President Melanie Minter, Mayor Phillip Craighead, Chamber Chairman of the Board John Bradshaw, and other chamber members and supporters.

The TN Scholars Ceremony was held on May 7th at Cumberland University. Tennessee Scholars, which was started in 2005, is a joint effort by the Chamber of Commerce and the business community of Wilson County, aimed to encourage Wilson County students to take more rigorous courses of study during their years in school.

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce hosted their first ever Membership Renewal Recognition on April 30. The time was spent with food, laughter, conversation, door prize drawings, and Chamber staff & Board members showing appreciation to renewing members in attendance.

Door prize winners, Ben Williams of Witt Signs, Jack Cato, a lifetime member, and Shannon Guy of Goodwill Career Solutions are pictured below.

The Chamber would also like to express gratitude to O'Charley's, which is located at 902 Murfreesboro Rd, Lebanon, TN, for providing an awesome event venue! The next Member Renewal Recognition will be held in June and we hope to see everyone there!

The Chamber Education Division presented LHS SkillsUSA students with devil horn headbands to wear during their conference introductions. This year, LHS will take more than 30 students to the State Leadership and Skills Conference in Chattanooga where students compete in their skilled areas to earn scholarships, prizes and most of all, the experience to be successful.

Chamber Education Chair Scott Jasper and President & CEO Melanie Minter are pictured with LHS Instructor Jeremy Lakeman and SkillsUSA team members.

Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee was host to a ribbon cutting ceremony conducted by the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of their fourth Middle Tennessee location.​

​The optometrists, Dr. Richard D. Durocher, Dr. Derek S. Peveler and Dr. Gretchen L. Blemker are pleased to offer exceptional eye care to Lebanon and surrounding communities. The newly remodeled office and optical boutique is conveniently located off the public square at 229 W. Gay Street in Lebanon.

Pictured with the optometrists are Mayor Craighead and Chamber Board of Directors and Members.

​For more information on services offers or appointments, call 615-444-2359​ .​

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and President Melanie Minter has promoted Andrea Wilke to Vice President of Operations. Wilke has served the past twelve years as the Office Manager in the Lebanon Chamber.

"I am excited about this promotion and look forward to the future and new visions for the Chamber with our new President & CEO Melanie Minter, Office Coordinator Tonya Jones, the board and the members of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce," Wilke stated.

Wilke is a graduate of Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executive Institute and Leadership Wilson. Currently serves on the Wilson County Fair Board and Habitat of Wilson County Advisory Board.

Wilke is married to Perry Wilke, has two children and two grandchildren. She and her family are members of Berea Church of Christ and reside in Lebanon.

It's almost that time of year again! As the weather gets colder, we are gearing up for a holiday season full of fun and festivities! The three Christmas events that the Chamber partners with local organizations to put on, nicknamed Christmas 1-2-3 Lebanon Tennessee, will begin on November 28.

The Chamber of Commerce’s Community Tourism Division invites local businesses, civic groups, and families to get creative and participate in the first annual Scarecrow Stroll. The project aims to decorate the square for fall and draw attention to downtown businesses.  

Participants will create their own unique scarecrows (no store-bought versions allowed) that will be displayed around the square from October 8 to November 1.  Several awards will be given for entries, including a roving trophy for the best business display as well as a fan favorite. Voting for fan favorite will kick-off at Taste of Wilson County on October 9 and will continue through October 20. Those wishing to vote may do so 24/7 via a ballot box located outside the Chamber office.

Applications and a complete set of rules and regulations are available at the Chamber, located at 149 Public Square, or by clicking the following link. Scarecrow-Stroll

For more information, contact Judy Cox at 615-443-3130 or Tammy Bailey at 615-631-7080 or ctsmbailey@gmail.com. The registration fee to participate in the Scarecrow Stroll is $5.

Download your application today, and be sure to come cast your ballots and shop on the square October 9-20!

The Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Committee will host a series of forums for 2014 election candidates running for office in Wilson County.

Christmas is a special season – a time for coming together with friends and family. And what better way to create memorable holiday moments than Christmas 1 2 3 Lebanon?
Christmas 1 2 3 consists of three events organized by the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce: the Festival of Lights, Christmas on the Square in Lebanon, and the Lebanon Christmas Parade with Grand Marshal Daryle Singletary, country music recording artist.