Gallatin Chamber of Commerce News 
News & Events for October 7th
 2014
In this issue...
Schedule for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at VSCC
"Randy's Record Shop" Christmas Ornament Available Now!
Young Frankenstein Showing at the Palace Theater
Scenic Sumner County Fall Ride for Food
Dash for Dottie 5K
The Networking Power Lunch
Free Concert - 3rd Thursday on Main
Gallatin Farmers' Market
Video - Gallatin Welcomes You
CHAMBER CALENDER
 

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2014 Membership Sponsors

PARTNER
MEMBER
PLATINUM
MEMBERS
CapStar Bank
Wilson Bank & Trust

GOLD MEMBERS
Charles C Parks Company
Commerce Union Bank
Foxland Harbor Golf & Country Club
Garrott Brothers Continuous Mix
Import Auto Service
Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
NHC Healthcare, NHC Place Sumner
NIC Global
Ron Hibbard Toyota
Sumner Regional Medical Center
US Bank
White Staffing Management

Silver Members
Allstate Insurance
Anytime Fitness of Gallatin
A-Z Office Resource
Bethel University
Blackman & Merryman Builders
Buffalo Wild Wings
Care Counselors, LLC
Classy Cakes & More
Coley Insurance Agency
Derryberry Heat & Air
Digital Hearing Outlet, LLC
Edward Jones Investments
Rick Murphy
Foxland Crossing
Gallatin Mini Storage
Goodall Homes & Communities
Hair and Body Day Spa & Salon
Lindsey Wilson College
Middle Tennessee Chiropractic, PLLC
Ms Sue's Med Spa
Nicol Financial Services
Schaffhouser Electric Company
Secure Self Storage
SERVPRO Industries, Inc. 
Shelter Insurance
Sherwin-Williams
Sport Clips Haircuts
State Farm Insurance
Craig Hayes
State Farm Insurance
Jeannie Gregory
Stella's Boutique
Sumner County Farm Bureau
Sumner Gun & Supply
Town Planner Community Calendar
Trevecca Nazarene University
Wallace Custom Builders, LLC
 

 
Want Information about the City of Gallatin?  
Visit the City of Gallatin Website at www.gallatinonthemove.com

 

  

Helpful Websites

City of Gallatin

Starting a Business or Business Information 

www.gallatinbusinessvisions.com

Connect Gallatin

www.connectgallatin.com

Sumner County Visitor's Bureau-Tourism

www.sumnercountytourism.com

Sumner County Schools

www.sumnerschools.org

Sumner County Government

www.sumnertn.org

Employment Information

www.workingallatin.com

www.jobs4tn.gov

www.volstate.edu/areajobs

 

Legislative Links

Here are some important resources that can help you learn more and offer input on current legislative efforts that could impact your business:

US Chamber

 

Schedule for the Tennessee Small Business Development at VSCC

Starting a Small Business -Tuesday, October 21, 2014 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

This workshop provides basic information on starting a small business. *TSBDC services *Personal Considerations *Business Planning *Financing *Requirements

 

Social Media Intro for Entrepreneurs and Marketing Professionals- Wednesday, October 22nd 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Fee: Free; Registration Required at tsbdc.org/vscc or call 615-230-4780

Location: . Volunteer State Community College's Tennessee Small Business Development Center 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN in Building 300

 

Creating Clients for Life - Wednesday, October 29th 9:00 AM - 11:00AM

Fee: Free; Registration Required at tsbdc.org/vscc or call 615-230-4780

Location: . Volunteer State Community College's Tennessee Small Business Development Center 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN in Building 300 

 

Charles Alexander - Director, TSBDC - Volunteer State Community College 

1480 Nashville Pike - Gallatin, TN  37066 - Phone - (615)230-4780

 

 

 

 

 

    Welcome to the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce News. Fall is in full swing with upcoming events including our new Networking Power Lunch. Plans are also underway for the "A Winter Wonderland Christmas" Parade and Tinsel & Treasures Holiday Merchant Open House. Our Gallatin Christmas Ornament "Randy's Record Shop" are now in stock and available at our office. 
     We are also hard at work on the Gallatin Shamrock Run set for March 15, 2015 and we are running a Halfway to St. Patty's Day Special through October 17th. Register now and save $10.  
     Remember, to support your local merchants, your schools and your community. Have a great week! 

  

Best regards,

Paige Brown, Executive Director

Chamber Board of Directors & Staff 

 
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On Sale Now! 2014 Gallatin Christmas Ornament "Randy's Record Shop"
Cost: $20 each
Available at the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce, 118 West Main Street in Gallatin; Note: Limited quantites of the 2011 "Downtown Gallatin" ornament and the 2014 "Cumberland River Bridge" ornament are also available. 

 
 

Showing at the Palace Theater "Young Frankenstein"
Showtime: Friday, October 10th & Saturday, October 11th at 7:00pm; Sunday, October 12th at 2:00pm
Rated: PG
Admission: $4.00 Adults
                  Children 10 & Under $2.00
                  Concessions Available
                  Cash or Check Only

About: Dr. Frankenstein's grandson, after years of living down the family reputation, inherits granddad's castle and repeats the experiments. Director:  Mel Brooks 
 
 

Scenic Sumner County Fall Ride for Food
To Benefit the Sumner County Food Bank
Saturday, October 11th, 2014
Meet at the Gallatin's Historic Square
Registration at 9:00 am   Ride Begins - 10:00 AM
BBQ Lunch Provided
$20.00/bike and $10.00 for 2nd Rider
Call 452-4000 or email info@gallatintn.org for more information.


 

 

Dash for Dottie 5K Walk/Run - October 11th

 

 

Coming October 14th - The Networking Power Lunch

Tired of eating lunch alone or with the same co-workers?

Looking to make new business connections?

It is time to attend the newest lunchtime networking event in Gallatin: The Networking Power Lunch

Join us each Tuesday for the Gallatin Networking Power Lunch, formerly Gallatin Leads: Grow Your Network, for lunch and networking at various restaurants in the area.  It's a great opportunity to further develop your business relationships, network and at the same time support the restaurants that support the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce. This meeting is a casual networking event. You'll enjoy lunch as you dine at tables of 4-6 people. There are no assigned seats. Spend your lunch-hour making connections and experiencing great food!

DATE: Tuesday's beginning October 14th

TIME: 11:45am - 1:00pm

LOCATION: Gallatin Chamber Member Restaurant

COST: All Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own meal. Gallatin Chamber members are free to attend; Future Members may attend twice at no cost.

 

Remember to bring your business cards! 

Come out, enjoy a meal, and see powerful business being transacted over good food and great company.

 

For additional information call 615-452-4000 or email info@gallatintn.org. Chamber Members, join the Networking Power Lunch Group Page on Facebook

 

 

Networking Power Lunch Schedule for 2014

Tuesdays at 12:00pm (Suggested Arrival Time: 11:45am)

October 14th - The Grayfeather Grill; 122 W Franklin St

October 21st - Chick-fil-A of Gallatin; 101 Belvedere Drive N

October 28th - Cancun Lagoon; 382 Sumner Hall Drive

November 4th - The Tin Cup at Gallatin Country Club;

                         1501 East Main St Gallatin, TN

November 11th - Jet's Pizza; 122 Belvedere Drive N

November 18th - Longhorn Steakhouse; 1003 Nashville Pike

November 25th - NO NPL; Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

December 2nd - Painturo's; 1483 Nashville Pike

December 9th - Buffalo Wild Wings; 1109 Nashville Pike

 

Networking Power Lunch will resume again on January 6th, 2015!

 

3rd Thursday on Main
presented by State Farm Insurance Agents: Craig Hayes, Jeannie Gregory, & Anna Stephens 
Free Concert Series
Date & Time: Thursday, October 16th, 2014; 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Location: Gallatin's Downtown Historic Square
Featuring: Savannah Jack

The free concerts will be held on the third Thursday of each month from May through October from 6:30pm to 9pm. Greater Gallatin, Inc. is hosting the free concerts with the help of local business sponsors. Downtown merchants and restaurants will be open late and will be selling merchandise, food, and beverages, so bring your lawn chairs, your family, and friends and plan to spend the evening on the downtown Gallatin Square. 
If you would like to sponsor this event, please contact Donna Belote, Greater Gallatin, Inc. at 615-452-5692 or by email at greatergallatin@comcast.net.

 

 

Although October 16th is National Feral Cat Day...Every day is a feral cat day at Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance!

 

 

Show your commitment to improving the lives of cats in your community. Bring in a free roaming or feral cat to be spayed or neutered during the month of October! IT'S FREE for Sumner County free roaming and feral cats! For those not in Sumner County, a

$25.00 discounted Feral Cat Package applies.

Both the Free and $25.00 discounted Feral Cat Packages include:

Spay/Neuter, Rabies Vaccination, Deworming, FVRCP Vaccination (upper respiratory), Frontline (flea prevention), and an Ear Tip.

 

Spaying and Neutering results in...

healthier stabilized colonies...reduced spread of disease...less injuries and suffering...reduced smell and noise from breeding behavior...less "killing" of cats... There are just too many entering shelters!

 

Call for an appointment today!

615-452-2233

 

 

Half Way to St. Patrick's Day Special! 
2015 Gallatin Shamrock Run 5K & 10K 

Today is your lucky day - we're 1/2 way to St. Patty's Day! From now until October 17th, when you sign up for the Gallatin Shamrock Run 5K OR 10K, you'll save $10! Register online at Active.com or stop by the Gallatin Tennessee Chamber of Commerce or Tennessee Hardware to fill out an entry form. Don't miss out on this great deal!  Click Here for more information! 

 

 

Gallatin Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Date: Monday, October 20th, 2014
Location: Sumner Station, 
                225 Big Station Camp Blvd
Speaker: Bill Carpenter 
               Chairman and CEO for LifePoint Hospitals
Catering: Chef Christopher's Catering
Reservations Required! Call 615-452-4000, email info@gallatintn.org, or Click Here to register online. 

Reservation Deadline is always at Noon on the Friday prior to the Luncheon.
Cost: The cost for Chamber Members is $15 for reservations made by noon on the previous Friday; $18 without reservations or after the deadline. The cost for non-members is $20.


 

 

Gallatin's Annual Open House "Tinsel & Treasures" November 8th & 9th

 
 

Christmas Parade - Sign Up Today
"A Winter Wonderland Christmas"

Parade Date: Saturday, December 13th at Noon

The annual Gallatin Christmas Parade will start on Steam Plant Road, travel through Downtown Gallatin, and end at the Gallatin High School. Thousands of spectators line the streets to watch the parade pass through town. In 2013, parade entries were over 125 and this year promises to be bigger and better. Your support is vital to the continued success of this event and is valuable to your business as a marketing tool.  Please consider sponsoring this year's celebration, as it is an opportunity to build company recognition before one of Gallatin's largest audiences.  Contact the Chamber office at 615.452.4000, if you have any questions or would like to sponsor or participate in the Gallatin Christmas Parade.   Sponsorship deadline is 11-07-2014. 


 

Click Herefor Participation Information.  


 

 

farmers market
Gallatin Farmers' Market
Open Wednesday 3pm to 6pm

Saturday 7am to 3pm

Location: 160 Franklin Street 

(beside the Gallatin Police Department)

Gallatin, Tennessee

If you would like to become a vendor or need additional information about the market, please call 452-5692 or e-mail

greatergallatin@comcast.net

 
 

Gallatin Welcomes You Video
Gallatin Welcomes You!
Gallatin Welcomes You!

 
 

For more information about the Gallatin Chamber or Commerce visit our website at:  www.gallatintn.org!

Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce

118 West Main Street
Gallatin, Tennessee 37066
615.452.4000