Gallatin Chamber of Commerce News 
News & Events for May 13th
 2015
In this issue...
Welcome New Members
Quote of the Week
Video - Gallatin Welcomes You
Chamber Member Volunteers Needed!
"Randy's Record Shop" Christmas Ornament Available Now!
Big Announcement...2015 Membership Celebration
Invitation: Chamber Business After Hours at Sumner Bank & Trust
Invitation: Ribbon Cutting at Gallatin Children's Clinic!
Back By Popular Demand! Rocky Horror Picture Show!
The Networking Power Lunch
Legislative Wrap Up! Government Relations - Join Us!
Invitation: Ribbon Cutting at Tennessee Orthopedics
Taste of Gallatin - June 4th
Open for the Season - Gallatin's Farmers' Market
Schedule for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at VSCC
Gallatin License Plate
 

Welcome New Members!
May 5th to May 13th

Absolute Business Solutions, LLC
242 W Main St, #192
Hendersonville, TN 37075
615-585-1602
http://absolutebusiness.solutions

Green Entertainment, Inc.
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-504-5366
www.greenentertainmentcasinos.com

Lisa's Kettle Corn
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-310-7882
www.lisaskettlecorn.com

Livability.com
725 Cool Springs Blvd, Ste 400
Franklin, TN 37067
615-850-0306
http://www.livability.com

Maxwell Septic Pumping LLC
PO Box 9126
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-452-3986
www.maxwellsepticpumping.com

Priority One Real Estate & Auction, LLC
233 Simpson St
Gallatin, TN 37066
615-824-0044
www.PriorityOneRealEstateLLC.com



 
 

Quote of the Week:

 
CHAMBER CALENDER
 

2015 Membership Sponsors

PARTNER MEMBER
PLATINUM MEMBERS
CapStar Bank
Wilson Bank & Trust

GOLD MEMBERS
Charles C. Parks Company
Citizens Bank
Commerce Union Bank
First Tennessee Bank
Garrott Brothers Continuous Mix
Import Auto Service
Maxwell Septic Pumping, LLC
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
Absolute Business Solutions. LLC
Acopia Home Loans
Allstate Insurance
A-Z Office Resource Inc.
Blackman & Merryman Builders, Inc.
Buffalo Wild Wings
COLEY INSURANCE AGENCY
Derryberry's Heat & Air
Edward Jones Investments - Rick Murphy
Edward Jones Investments - Todd Johnson 
Farmers Insurance - Elizabeth Hobdy Jones
Foxland Crossing
Gallatin Mini Storage 
Goodall Homes & Communities
Hair and Body Day Spa & Salon
Kelly's Carpet Cleaning
Lindsey Wilson College
Livability.com 
Middle Tennessee Chiropractic P.L.L.C.
Ms. Sue's Med Spa
Nicol Financial Services
Priority One Real Estate & Auction, LLC 
Schaffhouser Electric Company, LLC
Secure Self Storage
SERVPRO Industries, Inc.
Shelter Insurance
Sherwin-Williams
Sport Clips Haircuts (Patlan LLC)
State Farm Insurance - Craig Hayes
State Farm Insurance - Jeannie Gregory
Stella's Boutique 
Sumner Glass, LLC
Sumner Gun & Supply
Trevecca Nazarene University 
Wallace Custom Builders, LLC
 

 

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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  

 

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

 

Chamber Members:
We are looking for fun and creative volunteers! 
If you have been looking for a great way to serve your community and get more involved with the Chamber, now is your chance! We are in the process of organizing our event committees for 2015 and we are looking for fun and creative volunteers to bring new ideas and recommendations for making this year's Chamber events the VERY BEST EVER!  
     The Gallatin Chamber has several events that would not be possible without the support and hard work of our volunteers. Each of these events help promote and sustain our local businesses:  
Event: 
Taste of Gallatin                            Thursday, June 4th  
Chamber Gala                               Friday, October 16th
Christmas Parade                         Saturday, Dec 12th 
 
In addition to our Chamber events, we are also participating in the Habitat for Humanity Women Build. Our work day is Saturday, May 30th. (No skills required!)

If you would like to volunteer on one or more of the above Committees, please contact us at (615) 452-4000 or email info@gallatintn.org. We look forward to hearing from you and to working with you to make our upcoming events a huge success of all of us!  
Thank you, 
Kim Myers, Director of Marketing & Events
Zena Parks,Director of Operations
 
 

We have just a few remaining!
Get yours before they are gone!   
2014 Gallatin Christmas
 Ornament  
"Randy's Record Shop"
Cost: $20 each
Available at the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce.
Note: Limited quantities of the 2014 "Cumberland
River Bridge" ornament are also available.

 
 

 

Big Announcement!
2015 Membership Celebration - October 16th at Epic Event Centre
2015 Membership Celebration - October 16th at Epic Event Centre
If you weren't able to attend our Chamber Supper on Monday night and hear an overview of Director, Kim Meyers' first 100 days as well as her vision for the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce's future, you missed out on a few BIG announcements! The first is coming this fall, October 16th at EPIC Event Centre! BIG thanks to Little Josh Productions and Green entertainment Inc for helping us creatively introduce our 2015 Membership Celebration! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information to come!
 

Join Us! Chamber Business After Hours, Thursday, May 14th at Sumner Bank & Trust!
Call 615-452-4000, email info@gallatintn.org or register Online. Free to Chamber Members & Their Guests!


 
 

Invitation:
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Gallatin Children's Clinic!
Time: Ribbon Cutting at Noon
Date: Friday, May 15th, 2015
Location: 648 Hartsville Pike in Gallatin
 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Palace Theatre - May 15th & 16th
 
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! The Rocky Horror Picture Show sponsored by Cardinal Tattoo. There will be two showings at 11:00 PM on Friday, May 15th, and Saturday, May 16th at 11:00PM
$10.00 per person! Reserve your tickets now before they sell out!
Reminder: This movie is rated "R".
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 615.452.5692.
Pre-sale Tickets are available at Cardinal Tattoo, 110 N Water Avenue, Greater Gallatin (located next to the Palace Theater), and at the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce, 118 W Main Street.
Want to make a credit card purchase to reserve your tickets? You can purchase tickets over the phone by calling Cardinal Tattoo at 615 527-7102 between the hours of noon and 10pm.

 

 

The Networking Power Lunch 
Tuesday, May 19th at Long Horn Steakhouse!  
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!  
TIME: 11:45am - 1:00pm
LOCATION: Long Horn Steakhouse, 1003 Nashville Pk 
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.
 

 

4th Friday Government Relations Meeting - Legislative Wrap Up! 
Friday, May 22nd at 7:30am 
Sumner Regional Medical Center   
Foxland Room

 

Invitation:
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Tennessee Orthopedics!
Time: Ribbon Cutting at Noon
Date: Friday, May 29th, 2015
Location: 556 Hartsville Pike in Gallatin
 

Taste of Gallatin - June 4th

Gallatin Restaurants, Caterers, and Grocers call 615.452.4000 or email info@gallatintn.org for Vendor Information!

Tickets are available for purchase at the Gallatin Chamber of Commerce, 118 West Main Street, in Gallatin. For Credit Card Orders, call 615.452.4000.

 

 

farmers market Gallatin Farmers' Market

Hours of Operation:  

Wednesday's 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday's 7:00am to 2:00pm  

Location: 160 W. Franklin St., right next to the Gallatin Police Dept.  

If you have any questions, need additional information or are interested in becoming a vendor please call 615-452-5692.


 

Schedule for the Tennessee Small Business Development at VSCC

 

The Do's and Don'ts of Marketing for Entrepreneurs Workshop

Thursday, May 07, 2015 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Reserve online. www.tsbdc.org. $30

QuickBooks Introduction for Small Business Workshop

Friday, May 08, 2015 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Registration is required.Reserve online. www.tsbdc.org. $45                  

Starting a Small Business Workshop

Tuesday, May 12, 2015 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Registration is required. Reserve online. www.tsbdc.org. Free.

Lunch-n-Learn: Financial Advice for Entrepreneurs Workshop

Wednesday, May 13, 2015 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Registration is required. Reserve online. www.tsbdc.org. $15, a box  

lunch will be provided. Speaker: Paul Winkler

Social Media Digital Marketing Course Workshop

Friday, May 15, 2015 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Registration is required. Reserve online. www.tsbdc.org. $99              

         
  

 

Charles Alexander - Director, TSBDC  

Volunteer State Community College 

1480 Nashville Pike - Gallatin, TN  37066 -  

Phone - (615)230-4780

 

 

 

Have You Purchased Your Gallatin License Plate? Contact Us Today!

 Contact Information: 615-452-4000 or info@gallatintn.org

 

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