Obion County, TN News

Lindsay had a great time at #GovCon25 in Murfreesboro this week! This year’s theme “Define” helped convey what economic development means for communities across the Volunteer State.

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UNION CITY, Tenn. (Nov. 10, 2025) — Discovery Park of America has been awarded a Tennessee America 250 grant from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial to support a full year of programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today that $26.5 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) will be awarded to 44 communities statewide to assist with infrastructure and beautification improvements.

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UNION CITY – Olena and Konstantin Kostanyan never dreamed of opening a Ukrainian bakery anywhere, much less in far Northwest Tennessee, a place about which they knew almost nothing. What they did know is that they couldn’t stay in their dream home in Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, not after Russian artillery shells began landing nearby.

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Martin, Tenn.–Rachael McKinney, community relations director at the Obion County Chamber of Commerce, is a member of the UT Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s Class of 2026.

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Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City has been recognized for their years of service. The American Hospital Association recognized Baptist Memorial with the 75 year AHA Membership Milestone Award.

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Congratulations to Rachael McKinney on being named Obion County Outstanding Alumni for the month of November!

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Our ALOC group spent the day learning about agriculture and agribusiness in our area, gaining a deeper appreciation for the people and technology behind our food and farming industries. 🚜

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We are celebrating two incredible centuries of community, history, and heart in Troy Tennessee!

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Congratulations to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Union City on their 5 year anniversary!

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Congratulations to Center Stage School of Dance on 10 amazing years!

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Congratulations to Adoration Home Health on celebrating 10 years of service in our community!

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Congratulations to Interstate 69 Motorsports on celebrating 5 years in business! 🎉

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Caroline and I were also proud to present for next year’s conference… because Obion County is officially hosting TACL 2026! 🎉

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Congratulations to our Community Relations Director, Rachael McKinney, on earning her Tennessee Certified Economic Developer (TCEcD) designation through the University of Tennessee’s TCED Program!

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The Obion County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Jamie Spruill, Corrections Lieutenant, has been honored with the Category 2 Correctional Officer of the Year Award at the Tennessee Corrections Institute Conference.

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Tennessee is well represented in Oklahoma City this week at the Southern Economic Development Council Annual Conference!

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We started our day at the Chamber for a morning briefing before heading to our first stop.

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