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HELP US WELCOME OUR
NEWEST MEMBERS!
Jana Curcio
110 N. Main St. #D
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 905-3839
Daniels Government Relations
Andy Daniels
111 Mac Circle
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-4730
Pine Hills Golf Club
Robin Atkinson
800 Hwy. 70 W
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 375-1749
Sweet CeCe's
Caroline Jackson
531 Hwy. 46 S
Suite 9
Dickson, TN 37055
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RENEWED MEMBERS
A.L.P. Lighting
Richard Bibb
Blankenship CPA Group
Burns Property Services
Chappell's Cee Bee
Dickson Co. Municipal Airport Authority
Dickson Community Clinic
Express Personnel
Forcum Lannom
Hoges Jewelers
Lugo's
Murphy's Cee Bee
O.L. Norman & Sons
Phil Hall Electric
Pizza Hut
Touch of Class Jewelers
XMC
Yoga of Dickson
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NEW DICKSON APP!
Introducing the new Dickson County App! Download now for FREE from the App Store. The app includes information about shopping, dining, accommodations, events and attractions in Dickson County. An interactive map is also included, making this app valuable for both visitors and residents. Download today and have Dickson County at your fingertips!
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AUGUST ECONOMIC DATA
 Click here to download a copy of the August Economic Data
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WHO ARE WE?
The Dickson County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that works to promote the welfare of our community through all aspects., including the economic well-being of our Dickson community. We are governed by a board of directors.
We were established in 1921, and for nearly a century have continued to coordinate the talents and energies of business, industry and individuals alike to make our county a better place to live, to work and to visit.
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Chamber Board of Directors
July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014
Ted Williams, Chair
TriStar Bank
Steve Scherer, Chair-Elect
Office Depot
Michael Adams
Water Authority of Dickson County
Lisa Akins
Allegra Print & Imaging
Richard Bibb
Dickson County Industrial Board
Mark Burns
A-1 Signs
Jeff Corlew
C&I Design
Belinda Daniel
The Roxy
Gary Davis
Middle TN Mortgage
Al Frazier
Banker's Title & Escrow Dickson, LLC
Mike Henry
Farm Bureau Insurance
Laura Hill
Reading Rock Books
David Martin
David Martin Creative Services
Steve Shafer
Three Creeks Farm
Jamie Snyder
Bank of Dickson
Jerry Tidwell
Tidwell & Faulks
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Chamber Staff
Rhonda Adams
Tourism Director
Aspen Anderson
Director of Membership Services
Jennie Wagner
Office Manager
Dana Ramsey
Education Edge & Leadership DC
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The people and places that make Dickson County uniquely wonderful.
Dickson Health and Rehab Focuses on Progression in Patient Care
Dickson Health and Rehab, located at 901 N. Charlotte St. in the former Dickson County Nursing Home facility, has been privately owned for 10 years by Mission Health. Dickson Health and Rehab is a 70 bed facility with 60 employees and a Medical Doctor and Nurse Practitioner on staff. Joan Rial, the Director of Marketing and Admissions, shares how their facility prioritizes patients, "Because we are a smaller facility, every patient receives individualized care and attention. We are like a family."
A big part of the Dickson Health and Rehab family is the Rehabilitation team. Laura Sostre, OTR the Director of Rehabilitation, Suzanne Sample, DPT and Gayle Whitfield, COTA-L are excited about their new facility; a gleaming, new, gym-like room full of natural light and exercise equipment.
The newly remodeled Rehab Department
Laura and her team currently oversee 26 short and long-term patients who are receiving treatment for a variety of needs including motor vehicle accidents, strokes, orthopedic surgery, COPD, and heart conditions to name a few. Laura keeps her patients focused on the end goal, "This is your job while you're here," she says, "to get better".
With so many people working towards a common goal, it's not surprising that the Rehab Team encourages each other by saying "Go team!", this positive outlook influences their patients attitude towards therapy and recovery.
Families play a big role in their loved one's rehab. Laura and her team are in constant contact with patients' families and even make themselves accessible on the weekends to answer any questions family members have. Keeping everyone involved is important to Dickson Health and Rehab, because often these are the people that short-term patients return home to. To help patients and their families with the transition from full-time care and rehabilitation to living at home, the team conducts home trials to see how well patients function in their home environment before transitioning out of full-time care.
Patients at Dickson Health and Rehab have the benefit of having Dr. John R. Manning, M.D. stop in to check on their condition and progress each week. The entire staff at Dickson Health and Rehab is committed to staying progressive in their field, Laura sums this up by saying, "We're challenged daily to make sure we get better".
Gayle Whitfield, COTA-L, Laura Sostre, OTR and Suzanne Sample, DPT
On October 3rd from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., Dickson Health and Rehab is hosting an Open House and inviting the public and the medical community to come tour the newly remodeled Rehab Department. For more information contact Joan Rial at 615-446-5171 or visit their website.
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CUPPA SUNSHINE COFFEE AND TEA
From left: Pat Gorzny, DMA; Margaret Cole, CareNET; Becky Wright, Lowe's; Sunshine Greer; Kanda and Sharlene Mowbray, Dickson Co. Right to Life; Karen Crouch, The Dickson Herald; Gigi Dawson, TriStar Bank
Did you see the party going on at the cute little log cabin on Highway 46 South? Cuppa Sunshine Coffee and Tea had their huge $1 drink grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting on Tuesday, September 24th. Cuppa Sunshine has officially been open for about two months, but wanted to give folks who hadn't been let in on the secret a chance to try them out, as well as thank the regular cutomers that have come to depend on them for their morning cup of joe. "There was a constant line of cars all day, but we had so much fun," said new espresso making expert, Kailee Greer.
Steven and Sunshine Greer, California natives, recently moved from North Dakota where Steven worked in the oil field for the last five years and Sunshine was a stay at home mom to their four children. In search of a more family friendly lifestyle, they landed in Dickson. It took just over a year, but they finally opened their drive-thru coffee business, Cuppa Sunshine Coffee and Tea. The Greers run the coffee stand with their two teenage daughters, Kailee and Ireland, who are gaining wonderful experience in business and customer service. You can find Cuppa Sunshine just south of I-40 about a mile past O'Charley's on Highway 46 in front of Bruce Peery Co.
Cuppa Sunshine Coffee and Tea is open weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Their menu has the typical coffee house treats like mochas and lattes and they also feature a tasty specialty menu with drinks like "Caramel Banana Bread" and "Coconut Cream Pie". There are plenty of selections for non-coffee drinkers like fruit smoothies, teas or frozen hot chocolates. Check out their Facebook page to see more of their extensive menu. For more information contact Sunshine at 326-8002 or, better yet, meet her and her daughters when you stop by for a delicious drink.
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From Left: Representative Joshua Evans, Representative David Shepard, TCAT Director Mark Powers, Governor Bill Haslam, Tennessee Board of Regents member and TCAT Instructor Deanna Wallace, Tennessee Board of Regents member Bob Thomas
Governor Bill Haslam awarded the Dickson Campus of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) with a $693,961 equipment grant on Monday, September 23rd. Governor Haslam highlighted the importance of workforce development and the immediate impact this grant will have on programs at TCAT in his speech to community members, local and state government officials and the staff and students of TCAT. The majority of this workforce development grant will fund equipment needs for both the Clarksville and Dickson TCAT campuses for several mechanical programs as well as the expansion of the Clarksville campus.
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We hope to see you at Greystone Golf Club for the October Chamber Luncheon on Monday, October 21st from Noon to 1 p.m. Guest Speakers Jason Humphrey and Tom Burrows will present information about the Affordable Care Act. RSVP to Jennie by Wednesday, October 16th or call (615) 446-2349.
SBA MEETING
Small Business Association Free Counseling will be Thursday, October 24th at the Chamber Office from 9a.m. to Noon. Please call 446-2349 to set an appointment time.
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Save the date: The next New Member Orientation is Thursday, November 20th from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Chamber Office. We encourage our new Chamber members to attend one of our quarterly New Member Orientation meetings. This is your opportunity to meet the Chamber staff, introduce your business, and familiarize yourself with the variety of benefits we offer. The best part of the orientation is connecting with our staff and fellow members! This event is open to all members who are interested in learning more about membership benefits. The New Member Orientation is a great way to launch your Chamber membership! For more information contact Aspen or call (615) 446-2349.
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 ALZHEIMERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP
Home Instead Senior Care is presenting an Alzheimer's and dementias educational workshop on Thursday, October 3rd from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Caris Healthcare's location at 114 Hwy 70 in Dickson. TO RSVP or for more information contact Rebecca Wade at 756-6971.
WHITE BLUFF APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL
This festival will take you back to the old days! Come see how to make old fashioned apple butter and enjoy homemade crafts, delicious treats and great music. Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Crossroads Church of God (Intersection of Hwy 47N and Hwy 250) in White Bluff. Contact Sarah Choate for Festival information (615) 838-3022
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 TENNESSEE 2013 MASTER BEEF PROGRAM
The Master Beef Production Program is an educational course designed to teach important cattle production, management and marketing information to Tennessee cow-calf producers to help improve profitability. Participants who complete this program are eligible for 50% reimbursement on stated expenditures outlined in the Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program offered through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. All six classes will be led by a team of UT Extension agents and specialists. Class dates are October 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd and 24th from 6p.m. to 9p.m. at the Dickson County Emergency Management Agency. Email Vickie Witcher or call 615-446-2788 to register.
DICKSON COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE FUNDRAISER
The Dickson Chapter of the Tennessee Right to Life is hosting a fundraiser on October 11th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Thunder Alley. With a ticket, 10% of all purchases that night will go directly to Right to Life. To purchase a ticket, or for more information, contact Kanda Mowbray.
 WHITE BLUFF MAIN STREET FESTIVAL
Head to White Bluff on October 12th from Noon to 7:00 p.m. for the Main Street Festival. Winners of the Texaco Showdown will be performing, arts and crafts vendors will be onsite, along with Country Gardens Greenhouse, baked goods, live music and good food. The festival includes a car show, 5k run and a quilting celebration. For more information contact White Bluff Town Hall at (615) 797-3131.
DRUG FREE DICKSON COALITION DRUG TAKE BACK EVENT
Drug Free Dickson Coalition is hosting a drug take back event on Saturday, October 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Dickson County Fairgrounds. Bring any prescription drugs that need to be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly way. Document shredding is also available as well as collection of recyclable materials.
 SPOOKS IN THE PARK
Join the City of Dickson Parks Department for a safe and fun Halloween for the whole family complete with inflatables and candy at Buckner Park from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on October 31st. For more information contact the City of Dickson Parks Department at (615) 446-1721.
 MONTGOMERY BELL BREEZE AND LEAVES RUN
Lace up your running shoes and head to Montgomery Bell on November 2nd for the Breeze and Leaves 5K and 10K. Race Day Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. The 10K begins at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K begins at 8:05 a.m. To guarantee you receive a race shirt, pre-register by October 19th. Click here to download a registration form.
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 T & D TOOLIn recent months the Chamber ribbon cutting scissors weren't doing so well at their main job - ribbon cuttings! What do you do when you have a pair of three-foot scissors that weigh about 2 pounds and won't cut a ribbon? You call in the experts! A special thank you from the Chamber to Terry Marlin and T&D Tool for sharpening our scissors and especially Terry for not running with them. The ribbon cutting scissors are back and better than ever!
 WORK MEDIA Special thank you to Chris Work of Work Media for teaching our Social Media Seminar on Wednesday, September 25th. Chris did a great job helping attendees understand how best to use Facebook, LinkedIn and Google+ to promote their business in a fun, interactive way. Thank you, Chris for volunteering your time and knowledge.
DICKSON FARMER'S CO-OP
Thank you to Paul Sullivan and the Dickson Farmer's Co-op for allowing the Chamber to use their drink tank at our Business After Hours. It was a hit!
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READING ROCK BOOKS CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS IN DICKSON
Laura Hill, Owner of Reading Rock Books
Congratulations to Reading Rock Books on five years of business in Dickson!
Reading Rock Books is a full-service bookstore, offering new and used books for adults and children and a selection of cards, gifts and toys. Special orders are welcome and typically arrive in a matter of days. If you're not sure what you're looking for, but would like a good read, the staff at Reading Rock is happy to offer recommendations. Reading Rock Books also sells Kobo eReaders and eBooks. For more information about buying eBooks from Reading Rock, go to their website and click on the Kobo banner. Their website has a full online store, with competitive pricing on books, movies and music.
Reading Rock owner, Laura Hill, got her start in bookselling at independent bookstores in California. As a means to get her sister to move back to Tennessee, Laura's sister, Amy Jernigan, proposed they open their own store in Dickson. They did so in September of 2008 in a small location on College Street. Before the year was out, they purchased their current building on Main Street and moved Reading Rock Books in January 2009.
To reach Reading Rock Books:
in person: 122 N. Main Street, Dickson
by phone: (615) 326-0401
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