Obion County, TN News
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Dyersburg, Tennessee – Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) President Karen Bowyer has announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua Filtz as the new dean of the Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County.
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We had a great time at the 2020 Legislative Breakfast on July 29th. There were many in attendance via ZOOM and in person. Those who spoke included Andy Holt, Rusty Grills, and John Stevens.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn . – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) officials noted today that the food processing company has completed an expansion at its existing operations in Union City.
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We have launched an Obion County blog. This blog will feature local businesses, community members, and more! This is an exciting time to learn more about what makes Obion County so great. You can check out our blog at https://obioncounty.org/blog
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Snappy Tomato Pizza Celebrates 25 years in business! Pictured is Brooke Coffey presenting certificate to Union City Snappy Tomato Pizza owner Richard Moran.
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Jiffy Steamer Company celebrated 80 years in business! Pictured below is Lindsay Frilling presenting certificate to Clint Joiner and the amazing employees at the company.
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Here at the chamber, we are putting together a contact list of local Plumbers, Electricians, Painters, Carpenters, etc. If you have contact information for anyone that provides these services, please share their information with us so we can include them on this document.
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After months of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have began to reopen all throughout Obion County.
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Be sure to take the pledge and shop, spend, eat, enjoy, donate, and volunteer local this summer! Obion County is such a great place to eat, play, and live! After all, behind every small business is a family supporting other families in our community.
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Portis Tanner - Union City Insurance
George Leake - Obion County School System
Donnie Walton - Commercial Bank
Derek Giffin - Giffin Farms
Sherry Brown - First Citizens National Bank
Anna Graham - Union City Coca Cola
Craig Atwill - ATA CPA
David Searcy - Allen Searcy Builder Contractor
Amanda Jowers - Maness & Jowers Law Firm
Chris Rodgers Everett - Stewart Regional Airport
Clint Joiner - Jiffy Steamer
Scott Williams - Discovery Park of America
Natasha Pennington - Center Point Business Solutions
Julie Hill - UT Martin
Nicole Lee - Twin Oaks Technology
Chris McPhearson - Rawls Funeral Home
Randy Barnes - City of Union City
Frank Tucker - City of Union City
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On June 29th, Stephen Vaden (Pictured on far left) visited Union City to see progress at the new Excel Boat Company.
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South Fulton High School
Valedictorian - Olivia Danielle Murphy
Salutatorian - Jenny Beth Brundige
Obion County Central High School
Valedictorian - Kaylee Michelle Cook
Salutatorian - Kyndall Grace Albright
Union City High School
Valedictorian - Hudson David Calfee
Salutatorian - Davie Kristin Townes
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While we were physically apart this past month, we made sure that the voices of our local business community were heard. We launched the video above in place of our monthly V.I.B.E. event on May 19th. This video features local experts giving best practices and tips for social media posts, advertising, website, and more! Be sure to watch the workshop to get valuable information for your business.
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Leaders redeveloped the Northwest Advisory Board in 2020 to maintain awareness of the latest consumer trends and needs for members and potential members in the market.
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Seeing community members in the Obion County United shirts has been great! We have been out purchasing gift cards from our local businesses and have loved connecting with you all. Above is Twin Oaks Technology showing their community support.
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Governor Bill Lee announced the final distribution of $10 million in Small and Rural Hospital Readiness Grants to support smaller hospitals that are facing financial strain due to the ongoing response to COVID-19.
Spread across 29 hospitals in 28 counties, the grants help smaller hospitals bridge funding gaps created by reduced patient volumes while federal funds become available. Baptist Memorial Hospital is a recipient of the readiness grant.
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The Adult Leadership Obion County class of 2020 completed 7 of their 9 sessions before the Coronavirus pandemic, meaning they met the requirements to graduate from the program.
