Guide to Business
Preserving the Past, Focusing on the Future ClinchPowell
2 Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e WELCOME! vision 018 is a great time to be in Anderson County! This year as we reflect on our 85th Anniversary from last The Anderson County 2year the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce looks forward to the future and fulfilling our mission Chamber of Commerce to encourage economic development and community partnerships to shall be acknowledged continue to strive for an improved quality of life for our citizens. by citizens and The Chamber Board and Staff extend our appreciation to our members businesses as vital to the and the community for their investment and volunteer spirit that helps to creation of local jobs, make Anderson County such a great place to work, live and visit. promotion of local Whether you are in our county as a visitor, new resident or business commerce and owner, you will quickly come to appreciate our county’s proud history improving the quality while looking forward to becoming a part of its bright future. Working of life for citizens of with our Chamber members, community partners, volunteers and civic Anderson County. leaders, the Chamber has realized tremendous growth in the past and has celebrated an abundance of successes. At the same time, we have worked to preserve our county’s rich heritage. From the Museum of Appalachia to the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, our county reflects many diverse communities strongly influenced by their heritage and history. Anderson County also looks forward to a bright future through mission increased economic growth, workforce development and a strong education system. Anderson County delivers what many areas only promise – a small town lifestyle amid forested hills with large sparkling lakes The Anderson County and clean rivers. Yet we are in close proximity to major shopping and entertainment just down the road. We Chamber of Commerce have so much to offer – and we are confident you will see that during your visit to our county. mission is to encourage We are pleased to present you with this Guide to Business, which depicts in words and pictures the economic development, marvelous features of our area, including information about the businesses and organizations that make government initiatives, our county great. One of the Chamber’s many functions is to act as a source of information about all that and community initiatives Anderson County has to offer. We serve our community through our Community Partners and membership that result in prosperity investments, which promote strategic initiatives that support existing business, encourage new business for members and growth and make a difference in all aspects of our community. citizens of As you look through this Guide, we believe you will get a firsthand look at what it is like to be a part Anderson County. of a growing area that promotes business, nurtures families and has a vision for the future. You will find important information on local government, education, business and industry, as well as important messages 245 North Main Street from our member sponsors. We offer our sincere thanks to them for making this publication possible. Suite 200 We welcome you as a business, as a visitor, or as a new resident. We invite you to come and see all that Clinton, TN 37716 Anderson County has to offer. Hope you enjoy this look at the future we have planned. The best is yet to come! Phone: (865) 457-2559 Fax (865) 463-7480 E-mail [email protected] Website: www.andersoncountychamber.org Rick Meredith President Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e 3 Mark Hardy Photography
4 Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e Table of Contents
Anderson County...... 42
Board of Directors...... 21
Business Directory ...... 49-58
Chamber History...... 6-10
Chamber Programs...... 12-14
Clinton...... 44
Community Partners...... 4
Education...... 22
Healthcare...... 34
Industry...... 32
Leadership...... 16
Newcomer’s Resource Guide ...... 41
Norris...... 45
Oak Ridge...... 46
Oliver Springs...... 47
Quality of Life...... 39
Retail / Commercial Development ...... 30
Rocky Top...... 48
Schools...... 24
Tourism...... 36
Welcome...... 3
Young Professionals...... 19
Youth Leadership...... 18
Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e 5 A RICH HISTORY 1932 – A small group of businessmen gathered together to start a Clinton Businessmen’s Association and called it the Clinton Chamber. The first president was R. C. “Dudley” Hoskins, owner of Hoskins Drug Stores.
1934 – Thomas L. Seeber, Peak & Seeber Automobile Dealership, became the second president of the Chamber. Monthly meetings were held in its office in the Clinton Federal Savings and Loan Association building on Depot Street (currently Market Street) and the office rent was $10.00. Chamber Secretary W. B. Carden was paid $25 per month for voluntary time spent on Chamber activities.
The Chamber was focused on the future of the community and in trying to improve the community they faced such issues as:
• Recruiting a laundry.
• Prohibiting outdoor toilets in town.
• Soliciting farms for sale for people to be displaced by Norris Dam.
• Determining the feasibility of establishing a local hospital (the city Oak Ridge did not exist)
• Developing plans for an airport.
1947 – The objectives for the year were widening Hwy. 61 to Oak Ridge, arranging a cleanup week in Clinton, conducting spring and fall festivals, and establishing a legislative lobby in Nashville for the welfare and progress of Clinton.
1953 – On April 25, 1953 the order of business was proposed road signs at the Clinton City Limits.
1956 – Clinton was one of the first communities in the south to see its high school go through the process of desegregation. The Chamber took a strong position in support of the integration issue in the face of demonstrations, acts of vandalism and threats against business owners who were Chamber members.
1970 – Ms. Hazel Carden became the first female president of the Chamber.
1971 – The proposal was passed to amend the name to the “Greater Clinton Chamber of Commerce” to focus on more of the community at large.
1979 – The first coffee was held on September 18th at the Clinton Community Center.
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Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e 7 1983 – First Annual Small Business Expo presented. Author Alex Haley spoke at the monthly coffee in April.
1984 – The name Anderson County Chamber of Commerce was adopted to reflect countywide service after President Frank Carmichael of Clinton Home Center suggested it.
1986 – The Chamber and MHRIDA moved into a joint suite in the First American Bank Building at 245 N. Main Street, Suite 200.
1987 – Bernadette Highfill (Renfro) appointed executive director and was the first full time employee of the Chamber.
1988 – Hosted the first Annual Golf Classic.
1989 – The new Leadership Anderson County program was announced. Charlie Daniels, editorial cartoonist for the Knoxville News Sentinel spoke at the annual banquet.
1990 – At the April 17 Tribute Luncheon, Sen. Al Gore Jr. spoke. Chamber hosted a Disability Awareness Day and several people across the county participated by being “disabled” for the day. The Chamber was also instrumental in helping plan and execute the “Clinton Centennial” Birthday Party.
1991 – April 1991 saw the beginning of the Junior Leadership program which initially had 60 sixth grade students.
1992 – Jim Dunbar, a 1952 Olympics gold medalist spoke at the August luncheon. This was the second year for Anderson County and Clinton to receive the Governor’s A+ Award for Community Commitment to Excellence in Education.
1993- The Annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet was initiated.
2001 – In the fall of 2001, the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Anderson County Bicentennial celebration on Market Street. Hundreds attended to celebrate the county’s birthday. In response to the community, the Chamber agreed to sponsor an annual event on Market Street. The First Annual Market and Main Street Festival was held in October to coincide with the Homecoming at the Museum of Appalachia. Due to the tremendous growth, it was renamed the Clinch River Antiques Festival in 2004.
2002 – Hayden Evans, dedicated supporter to the progression of the Clinton Chamber was named a lifetime member of the Chamber in recognition of his 30 years of contribution and public service to the Chamber. This was the first year that the Chamber participated in the Governor’s Three Star program.
2003 – ACES (Anderson County Exemplary Students) was formed by the Education Committee of the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce and the Anderson County School system to award scholarships to exemplary students.
2004 – Hosted the First Annual “Let’s Do Business” Expo.
2005 – Youth Leadership Anderson County began as a community project of the 2004 Leadership Class. The Chamber newsletter was distributed through the Courier News for the first time. First Ladies Holiday Expo was hosted. Helped host the first Annual Spring Antique Fair.
2006 – Produced the 75th Anniversary Guidebook and Directory. The 75th Annual Dinner recognized past chairs of the board at the National Guard Armory.
2007 – The Chamber and ACEDA hosted an Industry Appreciation Luncheon at the Green McAdoo Cultural Center with TN Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development, James Neeley as guest speaker. Partnered with Anderson County School administration to qualify the Youth Leadership Anderson County 2007 Program for State Certification so that students could receive class credit for leadership skills training.
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Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e 9 2008 – Russell Biven and Beth Haynes from “Live at Five” were keynote speakers for the “Let’s Do Business Expo.”
2009 – Chamber Community Partners program was introduced in April and began with Methodist Medical Center, Powell Clinch and Mercy Health Partners. Hallerin Hilton Hill, radio and TV show host, spoke at the annual banquet held at Fox Toyota.
2010 – Hosted First Today’s Woman Expo featuring HGTV’s “If Houses had Warning Signs” Brian Copeland, “Joy of Cooking” author Ethan Becker, and “The Bachelor’s” Ella Nolan. Began the Buy Local Stay Local program, complete with a “shoppers card” to present at participating businesses.
2011 – The Chamber along with ACEDA hosted an Industry Appreciation Luncheon with Con. Chuck Fleishmann speaking.
2012- Began Buy Local Cash Mobs. The annual dinner was given a new twist and renamed, “Tribute to Business – Dinner on the Lawn,” and held at Brownworth Manor. Hired a full-time Membership Director. Began the County Retail Development Initiative.
2013 – Began Membership Orientation classes to better educate members about the Chamber and how to get the most from their membership.
2014 – “Meet and Greet” scheduled to host Speaker of the House of Representatives Beth Harwell. Hosted a Roundtable with Con. Chuck Fleishmann. Hosted the first semi-annual Job Fair at Roane State’s Clinton Higher Education Facility. Developed Retail website. Created a new Chamber logo. Leadership Anderson County celebrated its 25th year.
2015 – Hosted Sen. Bob Corker for a luncheon. Hosted two Job Fairs, one at CNS and one at ACHS. Hosted industry tours for teachers, counselors and students.
2016 – TN Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, Randy Boyd spoke at the annual luncheon. Began the Dream It, Do It East Tennessee program to great success. Clinton Middle School won the competition. Sen. Lamar Alexander spoke at the Tribute to Business Dinner. Bob Kesling, “Voice of the Vols” spoke at a luncheon. Governor Bill Haslam spoke at a luncheon. Began Young Professionals of Anderson County. Worked with ACEDA to bring TCAT-Knoxville to Anderson County. $5.7 million grant announced for new school in I-75 Industrial Park on property donated by SL Tennessee. Membership reached 500 members.
2017 – Hosted First Annual Black-Tie Gala to coincide with the 85th Anniversary of the Chamber. Began the Chamber Birthday Party Celebration. Sent three LAC graduates to East Tennessee Regional Leadership. We held a Quarterly Luncheon with then UT Athletic Director John Currie as our speaker. The First Annual Chamber Casino night was a lot of fun and a big hit. Held 26 Ribbon Cuttings for new businesses in Anderson County. Chamber reached a membership of 550.
2018 – We have planned a great year! We will continue the Chamber Birthday Party, Casino Night and plan to have another Gala. Quarterly luncheons with continue with some fabulous and hopefully famous speakers. We will again hold a Today’s Women Expo and a Golf Tournament. This year will be our 18th Annual Clinch River Fall Antiques Festival which will be bigger and better! The 1934 Airport Initiative has taken root again and has been approved by the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority and the FAA, and should begin construction late this year or early 2019.
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TH R E HE MBE ART OF THE CHA
Members Jeanne Mitchell, Chair Larry M. Lemanski Temp Systems, Inc. Liberty Financial
Debbie Sellers, Co-chair April Lively Mary Kay LulaRoe April Lively
Diane Allred Conya Mull Allred & Assoc. Michael Ousley Kevin Daugherty Edward Jones Investments he Ambassador Program began in the 90’s and continues strong today. Ambassadors ServPro of Oak Ridge Tare the fi rst friendly faces that Chamber members and visitors see when attending Elizabeth Powers a Chamber event. Their friendly, warm reception is invaluable to the success of our Jessica Diveto Mortgage Options Lending events. Ambassadors are all volunteers and members in good standing. Any company Promo Joe by Jessica may have their employees be Ambassadors but there is a time commitment. Kelly Rice The benefi ts to becoming an Ambassador Chelsea Dotson TN Bank are many: exposure for their business as the Bristol Park Apartments “Face of the Chamber,” business development mission Kathy Stansberry through monthly membership networking, Pam Forgety Stansberry Ins. Enhance member opportunities to meet members and visitors Meadow View Senior Living satisfaction and that may become business contacts, featured Ginger Tucker on a “Chamber Ambassador” page of the membership retention Tammy Gross The Lantern at Morning Chamber website, opportunities to meet Paschal Solutions, Inc. (PSI) Point government offi cials, personal development Jane Haney Kim Webber through forming new relationships, a quarterly PuRPosE Thermocopy The Courier News reward program and an opportunity to have their photo printed online and in various Establish a personal Marge Hauschildt Mark Wilson newspapers. connection with Pleasantries Cakes Platinum Financial Funding Ambassadors are the liaison between the Chamber members & Catering Chamber and its members and are absolutely Encourage members Keith Young VITAL to the existence of this organization. Billie Howard Thermocopy Statistics show that members who ‘feel’ to maximize their Y-12 Federal Credit Union they belong and receive value from their membership benefi ts membership will remain members. The Welcome new and Connie Hunley Chamber is only as successful as its parts and current members A2Z Nannies the Ambassador program is a huge part that at Chamber events contributes to the Chamber’s success.
12 Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
mission Establish programs to encourage entrepreneurship PROGRAM OF WORK: and maintain • Focus on Lifestyle Improvements existing retail/ • City & Community commercial • Housing Development and businesses Greenways • Secure Retail Development Funding • Attend Retail Trade Shows Committee • Grow Relationships with Business Owners Members Joey Smith, Chair John Wright, Co-Chair Katherine Bumgardner Christy Hicks Diane Ilgner Steve Maddox Michael Ousley Amber Price Ben Sellers Small Business Start-Up Class with TSBDC Coordinator Jutta Bangs
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE Committee Members Steve Heatherly, Chair Nick Forrester, Co-Chair Mike Arms mission B. J. Baxter Position the Chamber as Harold Edwards David Erb the facilitator for regional Amy Fitzgerald development between Michael Foster government, business, Stephen McNally and community and be an Larry Stephens Stephanie Strutner advocate for Tim Thompson Anderson County “Breakfast with the Legislators” is a huge event during which our legislators Clyde Wood speak on current items up for vote and answer questions from the audience. Michael Yates PROGRAM OF WORK: • Legislative Agenda Presentation in Nashville • Breakfast with Legislators (update on pending legislation), Breakfast or Lunch with Legislators (review legislative accomplishment’s) • Regional Coalition/ Alliance Quarterly Meeting (Formerly Six County Alliance) • Six County Legislative Planning Session • Anderson County Candidates Forum • Anderson County & Clinton City BOE Candidates’ Forum • Meet & Greet with All City Councils, School Boards and County Commission • Participate in planning sessions with State agencies TN House & Senate Candidates, Gubernatorial Candidates, During the Legislative Wrap-Up luncheon Lt. Governor Randy McNally meets with Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services Director 3rd District Congressional Candidates of Development Michael Yates. • Active Shooter Workshop (local law enforcement agencies)
13 Th e An d e r s o n Co u n t y Ch a m b e r o f Co m m e r c e EDUCATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM OF WORK: • Continue the East Tennessee Dream it Do it program in Anderson County • Conduct a Job Fair if conditions warrant • Support the Anderson County Groundhog Day Initiative (Job Shadowing) • Initiate a Career Fair for grades 6-8 based on the successful Clinton City Schools fair • Partner with industry to propose a Manufacturing day • Continue to support soft skill development in and with the schools • Continue to support industry tours targeting various groups in 2018
mission The Committee will be a leader in helping build a local workforce to compete in a global market
Committee Members Kristin Waldschlager, Chair Kim Harris, Co-Chair Glen Adams Callie Archer Dave Conrad Leah Daily Gordon Williams Kara Finger Pam Forgety Larry Foster Dream it. Do it. Participants are pictured during the awards ceremony in 2017 along with industry sponsors. Arlene Garrison Boyd Hestand Kelly Johnson Craig Layman Hoppy Merryman Kelly Myers Michael Ousley E. T. Stamey Sharon Tackett Tim Thompson on Groundhog Day, local schools hold a job shadowing program. Pictured is one student Gordon Williams checking out a career with the Sherriff’s Lorie Wilson department. Jim Zonar
Students are given a chance during the year to visit different industries to let them see the different type of jobs available that don’t require college degrees.
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