May 2012
Smith County Chamber of Commerce
Connection
Contact Us:
P.O. Box 70
Youth Leadership Opportunity Smith County
Graduates 21 Students
939 Upper Ferry Road
Carthage, TN 37030
615-735-2093
www.smithcountychamber.com
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Front Row: J.T. Swaim, Katie Underwood, Chelsea Andrews, Emily Shivers, Claire Vance,
Breeanna Mullinax, Ashley Manning, Katelyn Kelley, Christina Patel, Kelsey Vantrease,
Zach Ash
Back Row: Michael Nesbitt, Randy Holliman, Tom White, Casey Monti, Cody
Bellamy, Christian Bare, Josh Bryant, Tyler Bradford, Sam Holliman, Kaleb Bush, Spencer
Hackett, Laura Piper, Sue Collins, Denise Hackett not pictured: Victoria Morgan
The Youth Leadership Opportunity Smith County held their graduation ceremony
on April 24, 2012 at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The youth program
was created by the Leadership Opportunity Smith County Class of 2000 as their
class project. The class members consist of Sue Collins, Laura Piper, Melissa
Ross, Randy Holliman, Michael Nesbitt, Tom White, Lisa Ingram and Shirley Jones.
These individuals have been instrumental in seeing this project through by continuing to volunteer their time and efforts to the program.
Youth leadership Opportunity Smith County is a leadership development program
designed to provide local emerging and existing youth leaders with the tools to
develop individual leadership skills, influence their schools, and contribute to their
community. The purpose of YLOSC is to train students in leadership techniques
and community awareness so that they may become familiar with current issues,
community resources, opportunities, and other factors influencing the direction of
Smith County’s future. It is up to our youth to carry Smith County into the future
and what it becomes is in their hands.
Youth leadership has prospered because of the continued support of both high
schools, the Smith County Dept. of Education, the leadership alumnus, Smith
County Businesses and Smith County Government. We simply could not provide
this program without their support. It is very much appreciated.
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SMITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECT ION
Welcome New Chamber Members
Ion IT Group Ribbon Cutting: Front Row: Sue Teat, Smith County
Industrial Board ; Robert Ignagni, Ion IT COO; Teran Brand, Ion
Business Dev.; Clark Oakley, Community Bank of Smith County;
County Mayor Michael Nesbitt, Denise Hackett, Back Row: Jimmy
Stewart, Chamber Board Member; Paul Hackett, Smith county Industrial Board; Phillip Andrews, Ion IT; Anthony Apple, Citizens Bank
Ion IT Group, Inc. has recently moved, and opened a
new office located in North Carthage at 910 Main St.
They offer a wide range of information technology
consulting services to healthcare organizations, government entities, banking institutions, schools and
small businesses. Ion IT Group has experienced IT
professionals with a combined back ground of 50
years and is excited to be serving the Smith County
area.
“Our mission is to provide our clients with the highest
quality services using superior resources in order to
exceed the client’s expectations and help our clients
service their communities with the effective use of
information technology,” states Teran Brand. Ion IT
Group offers high quality IT at a very affordable price.
They can adapt their services to meet the needs and
goals of their clients no matter what level of IT is
needed. Ion IT Group measures their success based
on the success of their clients.
Ion IT Group currently has 40 plus customers in the
Smith County area. The new Carthage office is led by
Teran Brand from South Carthage. Office hours are
Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 4:30. “We are
very excited about becoming a part of and growing
with the community of Smith County and look forward
to being actively involved with the people and businesses located here” says Ion IT Representative.
Contact info:735-0440; website www.ionitgroup.com.
Cartwright Catering owners Vicki and Ted Russell
Cartwright Catering
Cartwright catering is a family owned and operated
business specializing in country favorites such as tender roast beef with gravy and vegetables; succulent
baked chicken, smoked barbecue and much more.
Our aim is to take the hassle and worry out of your
next event by providing a savory and satisfying meal
with stress-free service that leaves you free to concentrate on your guests. Whether you are hosting a tea,
shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding, ladies luncheon,
holiday party, reunion, banquet, dinner party, or corporate event we can cater to your needs. You can depend on us for professional, courteous service, delicious meals, and a friendly, helpful staff. We serve
Smith County and the surrounding areas.
How did Cartwright Catering get their name? Where is
Cartwright? It is in the beautiful area of Upper Defeated Creek. In the northeastern corner of Smith County,
is the home to the Cartwright-Russell Farm, founded by
James Cartwright in 1932. The Cartwright’s were
among the eighteenth century settlers of Middle Tennessee. Tobacco, cotton, corn, hay horses, cattle and
swine were the crops and farm commodities. The farm
changed hands several times among family members
throughout the twentieth century. In 1989, Ted and
Vicki Russell purchased the land from his aunts and
uncles. Desiring to keep alive the Cartwright name in
Smith County and honor the legacy of this hardworking family, gave their new business the name
Cartwright Catering in 2006. The catering business is
housed in a small farmhouse on a part of the original
1832 Cartwright-Russell Century Farm. Contact info:
cartwrightcatering@yahoo.com or 615-774-3499.
SMITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECT ION
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Unique Greenhouses: L to R: Tyler, Andy Bradford, Denise Hackett,
Jordan, Owen and Tracy Bradford
Unique Greenhouses
Where Great Gardens Begin
Nestled in a scenic hollow in Gordonsville, TN in
Smith County, is Unique Greenhouses, a family
owned and operated greenhouse and farm operation.
Unique Greenhouses are off the beaten path, yet
close to I—40 exit 258, and within driving distance of
Nashville, Lebanon, and Cookeville, TN.
Everything sold is grown on the farm and greenhouses with an emphasis on all natural growing process.
Visitors will enjoy shopping for their plant need in the
more relaxed and quiet environment of the greenhouse. The owners are committed to the customers’
success by being on site to answer questions about
plants and gardening.
Just to name a few of their offerings:
Hanging Baskets
Mulch—Back & Brown
Weeks Roses
Shrubs & Trees
Bedding Plants
Potted Plants
Herbs
Perennials
Specialty Annuals
Potting Soils
Vegetable & Fruit Plants
Andy & Tracy Bradford , Owners
615-683-6334
105 McKinney Rd, Gordonsville, TN
Email: info@uniquegreenhouses.com
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Curves: L to R: Joyce Matthews, owner; April Bailey, Curves staff; Janice
Williams, Owner; Denise Hackett, Carthage City Mayor Sabra Hodge;
Top L to R: David West, Smith County Industrial Board; Sue Teat, Smith
County Industrial Board; Connie Cripps, Citizens Bank; County Mayor
Michael Nesbitt
Curves
217 Upper Ferry Road, Carthage, TN
Join us for a FREE week!
The Curves 30–minute circuit works every major muscle
group by combining strength training and sustained cardiovascular activity through safe, effective hydraulic resistance. Curves can help women lose weight, gain
muscle strength, and aerobic capacity. The 30-minute
workout raises metabolism with its scientifically proven
method that ends the need for perpetual dieting. Dieting
without strength training leads to muscle loss, which
makes it harder to lose weight.
CurvesSmart is a state-of-the-art personal coaching system that has been incorporated into the 30-minute circuit workout. CurvesSmart automatically adjusts to your
body’s fitness level so you stay challenged and achieve
your potential on every machine. It computes all of your
workout data to produce detailed progress reports that
show overall muscle strength, calories burned, and how
close you are to reaching your goals. Curves has part-
nered with major health insurance and third party
providers. Call your health care provider to see if you
are eligible to work out at Curves FREE of cost.
Zumba classes: Monday & Thursday 4:30 & 5:30pm
Mother/Daughter Program: Dependent daughters
may join for $10.00/month with Mom’s paid membership. Contact: Joyce Matthews & Janice Williams,
Owners at 615-683-9249.
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SMITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECT ION
The Smith County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting
ceremony for Community Bank of Smith
County, office of Wilson Bank and Trust,
new ATM. The new ATM is located at
477 Gordonsville Highway. The convenient location is in front of KFC/Taco Bell
in Gordonsville.
L to R: Jimmy Comer, Wilson Bank Board of Directors; Randall Clemons, COE/Chairman of the Board Wilson Bank & Trust, Jason Hall, Chris Jones, KFC/Taco Bell; Stephen
Russell, Community Bank of Smith County, Carthage Branch Mgr.; Mike Phillips, Chamber of Commerce President; Clark Oakley, Wilson Bank & Trust Eastern Regional
President, Gordonsville Mayor Milton Gibbs, Denise Hackett; Sue Teat, Community Bank of Smith County, Gordonsville Branch Mgr; Laura Piper Community Bank of Smith
County Vice President; Angie Brimm, Amy Fulgham; Janie Kirby, Community Bank of Smith County; Phyllis Eckel, Wilson Bank Board of Directors
Chamber Members: Taiho Mfg. Receives Award
Taiho Mfg. of Tennessee, LLC
was recognized as a Superior
Award winner at Toyota Motor
Engineering & Manufacturing
North America, Inc. Annual
Supplier Business Meeting.
Taiho
manufactures multilayered steel gaskets for the
automotive industry.
They
credit the success of the organization to its culture of never being satisfied with present
conditions and team members
that are determined to
achieve the highest quality Seated L to R: Meredith Hudson, Amanda McCormick, Vickie Woods, Toru Kawase (Taiho Mfg. of TN
President), Rosemary Whitefield, Connie Jackson, Debbie Davis; Standing: Vanessa Williams, Stanley
standards in the industry.
Brown, Eddie Strong, Michael Joe Halliburton, Chris Bennett, Shingo Mori, Michael Moore, Shane Camp-
Great Job TAIHO!!!
bell, Tim Dixon, Richard Hall, Nancy Cottrell
Carthage Elementary School 21st Century Community Learning Centers
After-School Program
“OWLS NEST”
“The Owls Nest” is an academic program that functions under the umbrella
of the Smith County Board of Education. Classes meet each Monday
through Thursday from 3:15-6:00 PM at Carthage Elementary School. The
program consists of three components each night: academic activities, tutoring/homework assistance, and recreation/arts & crafts.
Recently, The Owls Nest students created some beautiful Colonial teapot
banks. The top five teapots were chosen to be displayed at the Chamber of
Commerce for one week from April 30th to May 4th.
Pictured L to R: Winners: Hannah Ortego, Mari Luz Santiago, Dominique
Herbert, Colton Chahid, and Isabel Petty (not shown)
SMITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECT ION
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Future Business Leaders of America Receives Award
Front from left: Peyton Miller, Accounting I; Amber Gross, Ethics; Josh
Ragland, Business Procedures; Tasha Pursley, Introduction to Business
Communications; Julia Doran, Personal Finance. Back Row from left:
Anthony Taylor, Health Care Administration; Brad Halliburton, Agribusiness; Allen White, Voting Delegate; and Diana Phillips who won 1st
place in the state in Introduction to Business.
Smith County High School recently competed in
the Future Business Leaders of America state Convention at the Chattanooga Convention Center. We had nine participants that had won in the
Region 5 Contest at Tennessee State University in
January. They were Diana Phillips, Amber Gross,
Peyton Miller, Tasha Pursley, Julia Doran, Josh
Ragland, Brad Halliburton, Anthony Taylor, and
Allen White. Genia White, Scott Pope and Janet
Bailey are the club advisors. Diana competed in
the Introduction to Business category, and is the
first place winner for the state of Tennessee.
Diana, her parents and club sponsor Janet Bailey will travel to San Antonio, TX for the FBLA National Convention in June. Diana is a sophomore
honor student at SCHS, where she is a member of
the Varsity Volleyball team, French Club, Beta Club,
Interact, SCHS Student Council, and FBLA. She is
the daughter of Mike and Lucinda Phillips, of Dixon
Springs.
May 26 • 9 AM –5 PM
Fun for the whole family… on the banks of Cordell Hull Lake in Granville.
Stump Storytelling•Bluegrass Competition•UCAA Artists Arts Festival•1820’s Log Homestead•Grist
Mill Shop•Blacksmith Shop•Weaving Shop•Antique Tractor & Engine Show•1950’s Service Station•
Food Court•Sutton Homestead Historic Home•Parade•Antique Car Show & Museum•Craftsmen &
Craft Booths•Children’s Rides & Petting Zoo•Granville School Reunion•
Memorial Service•Civil War Demonstration & Re-enactment
Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass will begin at 11 AM and continue ‘til 8 PM
14th Annual Antique Car Show
9th Annual Bluegrass Competition
Registration - 9:00 ‘til 12:00
Awards: 3:30 p.m.
Registration - 10:30 a.m.
Competition - 11:00 a.m.
Home of Randall Clemons
6800 Granville Hwy
New Covered Stage Gazebo located at the
Sutton Homestead • Bring your lawn chair
Show will Honor—Barry Clemons of Carthage
First 300 cars will receive a special Dash Plaque
Trophies in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places of each class!
Registration Fee $3.00
Three Age Groups
Stop by the Smith County Chamber to receive a Flyer containing complete information on the event.
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Connecting you with YOUR Community’s Events
May 3 - National Day of Prayer
May 19 - Dixon Springs Chicken Extravaganza
The national Day of Prayer will be held at the Smith
County Historical Courthouse at 6:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to dine outside on barbeque and
cold drinks, visit the quilt displays, locally restored antique furniture and visit historic Dixon Springs: Peoples
Bank, old store, cottage, and restored stone house.
Early Dixon Springs property owner, Mrs. Nannie Burford Bridgewater, owner and raiser of prizewinning
chickens of the early 1900’s international fame will be
recognized. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
May 5 - The Jordan Hackett Foundation 5K
The 9th Annual 5K Race for Jordan will be held Saturday, May 5th at 8:00 a.m. Race Day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Cordell Hull Dam, Carthage, TN. The new Kid’s 1 mile Fun
Run will take place at 9:00 a.m.
May 7 - “Power of Parents” Workshop
Workshop to be held at 108 Ward Ave. E. (behind museum) MADD’s FREE Workshop is a guidance for parents to start the potentially life saving conversation
with their teens regarding the dangers of underage
drinking. Refreshments will be served and parents
will receive a free handbook.
May 10 - Fair Board Meeting
Smith County Ag Center beginning at 5:30.
May 11 - Smith County Heritage Museum
Archivists and Curators from the Tennessee State
Library and Archives and the Tennessee State
Museum will be at the museum to record and digitize Civil War memorabilia for a new exhibit.
Area residents are asked to bring Civil War era
photographs, documents and other artifacts. The
items will be scanned and/or photographed and
returned to the owner within an hour.
Please
bring items: 10:00a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
May 12 - Smith County Household Hazardous
Waste Collection Event
This event will take place 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
at the Smith County Agriculture Center. This is
free to TN residents, paid by the TN Dept. of Environment and Conservation, and hosted by the
Smith county Solid Waste Department.
May 17 - Smith County Chamber of Commerce
Annual Banquet and Meeting
The 39th annual Chamber Member Banquet and
meeting will be held at 6:30 pm. The special
event will be held at the Smith County Ag Center. Guest Speaker is Governor Phil Bredesen.
RSVP by May 5th.
May 18 - Carthage City Pool Opens
Pool Hours: Mon.— Sat. 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Sunday is available for Pool Parties. Reservation
fee is $125.00 for 2 hours.
May 19 - Rotary Club Golf Tournament
The 8th annual tournament will be held at the Cookeville
Golf Club. Registration: 8:00—8:45 a.m. Tee Off at 9:00
a.m. Cash prizes will be given. Registration forms are
available at the Smith County Library, from any Rotary
Club member, and The Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds go to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Smith
County.
May 19 - Great American Cleanup
The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Rotary Shelter at
Crump Paris Ballpark. Bring your family, friends, Sunday school class and youth group. Prizes given to winning teams! For additional information, contact Whitney
Mullinax at 735-2294, ext. 1.
May 24 - Leadership Opportunity Smith County
Leadership will be meet at The Smith County Chamber
at 7:45 to begin the Business & Industry Session.
May 24 - Fair Board Meeting
Smith County Ag Center beginning at 5:30.
May 25 - Tennessee Technology Center at
Hartsville Golf Scramble
The 9th annual Golf Scramble will be held at Windtree
Golf Club in Mt. Juliet. Sign-in begins at 7:15 a.m. with
Shotgun to begin at 8:00. Cash Prizes will be given. Registration forms are available at the Smith County Chamber of Commerce or by contacting Mae Perry, Jonathan
Smallwood, Seth Thurman at 615-374-214 or by email:
mae.perry@ttchartsville.edu DEADLINE: May 4th
May 26 - Granville Heritage Day
Fun for the whole family on the banks of Cordell Hull
Lake in Granville 9:00 a.m.—5p.m. Taking place will
be the Uncle Jimmy Thompson Bluegrass Festival including the 9th Annual Bluegrass Competition and
the14th Annual Antique Car Show. Stop by the chamber to pick up a flyer about the event.
June 2 - Smith County Relay For Life
“On Board for a Cure” is the theme for the 2012 Relay
For Life event to be held at the Smith County Ag.
Center. beginning at 4:00 p.m.— 6:00 a.m. June 3.
Great food and lots of fun activities for a GREAT Cause.
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SMITH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONNECT ION
Check out these EXCITING Ongoing Events
Receive professional one-onone counseling for existing
and start up small businesses.
Whether the counseling is in
the area of social media, marketing, operations, management, or any other business
service, the TSBDC consultants through the Smith County
Chamber provides guidance
every step of the way, at no
cost.
By appointment only made
through the Smith
County
Chamber of Commerce at
735-2093.
The TSBDC Counselors will be
at the Smith County Chamber
office:
May 1, 3, 10, 15, 17, 24, 31
The Carthage City Pool will open May 18 and remain open until August 4th.
Admission fee: $5.00 daily
Sr. Rate (55+): $3.00
Child rate: (4 & under) $2.00
Season Pool Pass: $75.00
Pool Hours: Mon.—Sat. 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Sunday may be reserved for Pool Parties for $125.00 by contacting Sam Reid at
489-0590
Water Aerobics on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 10th from
5:30 p.m. — 6:30 p.m.
There will be a $25.00 fee for this 6 week program. For additional information
contact Janie Pedigo Monday, Certified Instructor, at 735-2900.
National Women's’ Health Week May 13 -19
Curves to Give Away One Million 30 –Day Memberships
During National Women’s Health Week
Curves of Carthage will give a free 30 day membership to any non-member who visits the club during regular operating hours throughout National Women’s Week. This
annual awareness week is coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services Office on Women’s Health. Curves of Carthage will hold a week-long Open
House event May 13 –19 to encourage interested women to check out the club, pick
up free health information, get a free fitness assessment and take advantage of the
“free 30 day membership” offer.
Chamber Member March Specials and Promotions
Timberloft Resturant
615-683-5070
Family Pack BBQ $19.99
1lb Smoked Pork, 4 buns,
Potato Salad or Baked Beans,
Cole Slaw & BBQ SAUCE
Trivia Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. PRIZES!!
It’s strawberry season at Catesa Farms located at
780 Dixon Springs Hwy in Riddleton.
615-735-1462 Open 7:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m..
The strawberries are picked for you.
$28.00 - Flat, $14.00—1 Gallon, $3.50 Qtr.
These delicious berries will be in season hopefully
through the middle of May.
HG Staffing
Several openings for summer and fulltime assignment
with local industry. Interested individuals should apply at
the Carthage Career Center. Proof of High School
Diploma or GED and 2 forms of ID required.
120 Pauline Gore Way• Carthage, TN 37030
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Chamber Member March Specials and Promotions
Curves
735-0077 • 217 Upper Ferry Rd.
Open House Event May 13—19 “Women’s Health Week”
Free 30 day membership to any non-member during
Women’s Health Week
Zumba Classes:
Slide Show Presentation Friday, May 18, 6 PM
California Rail Discovery Trip
October 24 – 30, 2012
Refreshments will be served
Call Carol Wilmore @ 735-1490 For reservation.
Monday & Thursday Evenings 4:30pm.m & 5:30 p.m.
Tranquility Spa & Boutique
735-7332
May / Mother's Day Special
offered by Tranquility Spa
The gift of wellness made easy
I Hour Swedish Massage $30.00
FREE rose loaf soap with each gift certificate
Sweet Teas
489-7719
The perfect place for any little girl to celebrate her next
birthday party. Visits our website for more details
Check us out at www.tnsweetteas.com
9th Annual Golf Scramble
May 25 at Windtree Golf Club in Mt. Juliet
Have fun while helping students fulfill their dreams of
higher learning. For additional information contact:
615-374-2147 or email Mae.Perry@ttchartsville.edu
DEADLINE: May 4th
Duncan, Wheeler & Wilkerson P.C.
May 5 – Family Fun Day, Carthage office
entertainment, games and fun for all.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Travel with us:
June, 22-27 – Mackinac Island
July, 18 – 25 – Canadian Rockies
Call Janie @ 735-3990 for Details
Cartwright Catering
615-774-3499
Ted & Vicki Russell
cartwrightcatering@yahoo.com
www.cartwrightcatering.com
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Specialty Annuals•Mulch•Vegetable & Fruit Plants
105 McKinney RD.•Gordonsville, TN
615-683-6334