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Cookeville tn 38501permit no. 76
PROGRESSIVE
BANK OPENS NEW
LOCATION PG. 16
AVoiceForUpperCumberlandBusinesses February2009|Issue50
CCA prison cells ready for installation CorrectionsCorporationofAmerica,thenation’s
largestproviderofcorrectionsmanagementservicestogovernmentagencies,hasbegunsitepreparationforconstructionofitsnew2,040-bedcorrectionalcenteratHartsvilleinthePowerComIndustrialPark. Prisoncellunitshavebeendeliveredandarebeingstorednearthesite.Theprojectrepresentsanestimatedtotalcapitalinvestmentofapproximately$143million.
Businesses closing in the U.C. SmithCountybusinessesthatclosedin2008includedDanCarterChevroletinCarthageandMiddleTennesseeZincinGordonsville. CannonCountybusinessesclosingthisyearareLeoParkerRealEstateandFamilyDollar.ReportedbusinessclosingsinPutnamCountyincludeHuddleHouseinBaxter,CookevilleWaffleHouseonDuboisRoad,Ryan’sFamilySteakhouse,H2OZoneonSouthWillowAvenueinCookeville,Elizabeth’sCottage,CreamCitySodaShop,andTwinOaks. Knoxville-baseddiscountclothingretailerGoody’sFamilyClothingissettoliquidateitsstoresonlymonthsafteremergingfromChapter11bankruptcyprotection.Goody’shas287storesandemploys9,800workers.U.C.storesarelocatedinCookeville,McMinnvilleandCrossville.
CUmBerlAnD BUSineSS JoUrnAl705 nortH DiXie AveCookeville, tn 38501
Letsgoplateau.com brands plateau as vacation area.Claudia Johnson Editor-In-Chief
The Alliance for the Cumberlands, in partnership with Cookeville-based marketing firm MMA Creative, many local stakeholders and the U.S. Economic Development Administration, launched a Web site, www.
letsgoplateau.com, that contains a comprehensive look at the assets Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau region has to offer. Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau is home to three National Parks, 15 State Parks, 14 State Natural Areas, seven State Forests and 23 Wildlife Management Areas. The area is also home to more than 250 sites on the National Register of Historic Places with numerous museums and festivals where visitors can learn the story of
this fascinating region that helped shape the face of the U.S.
The site features local talent including original music by Bobby Fulcher and Brian Vollmer, and “the Voice of the Cumberland Plateau” and director of the Cumberland County Playhouse Jim Crabtree.
There are videos describing some of the historic aspects of the region and amazing photography by Mary Lynn Baker, Kate Hassler, Jesse
See BIzBUzz pg.9
Claudia Johnson Editor-In-Chief
Business is booming and sales are up at Metrology Solutions Inc. (MSI), a Cookeville firm that provides a number of services to industry in a little understood but much needed field.
“Metrology is a very old engineering field,” said Ray Wilson, engineer and co-owner of MSI. “However it has only been recognized as a true discipline for just a few decades. Because of this, there are not many that truly understand the principles and rules and then know how to
apply them to the real world.”Metrology is the science of
measurement, which includes all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement.
Wilson and partners Ricky Sherrell and Harvey Rath have a combined half-century of experience in the field. Sherrell has six years, while
Wilson has 20 years. Rath, with 25 years in metrology, owned D&H Metrology, while Wilson owned American Metrology prior to the forming of MSI two years ago.
“The field of metrology covers everything that is manufactured, and there are
Booming old engineering field offers new solutions
See METROLOGY pg.4
Gainesboro pharmacy prospers more than a century
See ALLIANCE pg.5
INSIDE This EditionBusiness outlook ‘09 U.C. leaders share goals and observations for upcoming year.
Executive ProfilePersonalTrainingStudioinCookeville.
u.C. GetawaysTheLodgeAtCumberlandMountainFarminCrossvilleoffersescape.
Kitchen storeNewbusiness,W&SKitchenStore,firsttoexclusivelyoffercookingsupplies.
See PROfILE pg.8See OUTLOOK pg.3 See GETAWAYS pg.10 See NEW BIz pg.18
Caris healthcare wins prestigious Excellence award
Caris Healthcare LLP, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services, has won the prestigious Tennessee Excellence Award presented by the Center for Performance Excellence. Caris opened its first office in Algood five years ago. Knoxville-based, it is the only statewide hospice organization. It offers compassionate and competent medical, emotional, social and spiritual support to patients and families coping with life-limiting illnesses throughout Tennessee and part of South Carolina.
All awards will be presented at the 16th annual Excellence in Tennessee Awards Banquet on Feb.18.
In addition to the Excellence Award, four organizations have been named Achievement Award winners, four will be honored with the Commitment Award and seven have earned Interest Recognition.
“Winners of this award have demonstrated a level of organizational sophistication typically found in the most forward-thinking, competitive organizations,” said Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen. “It is gratifying that Tennessee is home to several of these organizations, and I applaud Caris HealthCare for its achievement and for receiving this honor.”
See CARIS pg.15
alliance launches Web site, hosts fourth conference
see page 3
Dr. Mark Pierce, an infectious disease specialist with Cookeville Regional, is now offering services specifically for those who travel abroad. Services include vaccinations, site- specific travel advice to protect your health, and post-travel treatment of illnesses. The Travel Clinic is open on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Located at 406 N. Whitney Ave. To make an appointment, call (931) 520-8320.
crmchealth.orgPhysician referral line: 1-877-377-2762
Teneal Jenkins, owner of Anderson & Haile Drug Co., has renovated the 19th century drug store on Gainesboro’s public square. In addition to a pharmacy, the business offers a bridal registry, gift shop and coffee shop. Jenkins has preserved the store’s tradition of selling coffee or ice cream for a quarter per cup.
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INSIDEThis Edition
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The Cumberland Business Journal is published monthly by PTT Ventures, LLC. It is produced by MMA Creative at 705 N. Dixie Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501. PHONE: (931) 528-8852. FAX: (931) 520-3833. E-MAIL: [email protected]. Every attempt is made to present factual information; neither the Cumberland Business Journal, nor PTT Ventures can be held responsible for opinions expressed or erroneous information provided by contributing writers. Cumberland Business Journal© by PTT Ventures, LLC. All rights reserved unless granted by written permission. Call for subscription rates.
U.C. Chamber Buzz ...... PG. 4
Green jobs offer hope .... PG. 5
Spirit of Entrepreneurship:
The Mountain View ...... PG. 6
Aldi set to open next month ....
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TDOT plans for stimulus funds
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Executive Profile: Treece
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Social networking valuable tool
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fastStats: Layoffs in the U.C.
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Medical Profile ........... PG. 14
CRMC endowment grows .......
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Progressive spread PG. 16-19
Restaurant Spotlight ... PG. 20
Legacy: Cannon and Smith
early businesses ..........PG. 21
Column: Starting a Business in
a Recession ............... PG. 21
What’s the editor reading? ......
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Tax changes for business........
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Unemployment rises ... PG. 22
In today’s challenging economic environment, businesses in every field are making changes in hopes of continuing to thrive, or in some cases, simply to survive.
Here at the Cumberland Business Journal, we are no different. We’ve been providing business and community leaders across the Upper Cumberland with valuable news and insight for more than four years now.
Advertisers have enjoyed our one-of-a-kind distribution, targeting about 30,000 readers in 15 counties. Readers have enjoyed receiving the CBJ for free, direct to their mailbox once per month, chock full of pertinent business information. And we have enjoyed (and still do) bringing this all to fruition each edition in an effort to help our regional business community prosper.
Despite the struggling economy, we are thankful to report that none of that has to change.
There is one thing we’d like to share with you – due to escalating production costs and belt tightening by advertisers, we are being forced to cap our free distribution at the present level. So, what does that mean
to you?If you are a regular reader of
the CBJ, you likely will continue receiving your copy each month, free of charge. In times past, we have even gone to the lengths of replacing or resending a copy if a reader missed the first one. However, we will not be able to guarantee a replacement now, nor will we be able to add new requests to our free distribution. So if you find that delivery to your address is inconsistent, or you would simply like to guarantee that delivery, we have two options available to you.
First, you may visit your local Chamber or certain other locations to pick up a free copy (while they last), which we’ll bulk deliver each month to ensure we get the CBJ in as many hands as possible. (See the ad on Page 24 for your local CBJ pick up locations.)
Second, we will continue to guarantee mail delivery each month to our paid subscribers. That cost is only $25 per year, and it is delivered right to the destination of your choice.
Please make no mistake about the fact we will continue bringing you the same overall quality and customer service you’ve grown accustomed to. We believe strongly in our mission and will keep serving the region with a product that helps make a positive impact on business, which, in turn, leads to economic growth, jobs retention, retail and industrial
expansion, and much more. In other words, we want to do our part to maintain the Upper Cumberland’s status as THE place to live, work and play.
In recent weeks, we have heard from many loyal readers and have gleaned from them what they would like to see different in the CBJ. And we will continue that effort. Rest assured we are listening and will be making some key changes/additions to the CBJ in coming months, all in our sincere effort to be somewhat indispensable as a source of local regional business information.
Along those lines, please do not hesitate to contact us with your ideas for making the CBJ even more important to you. We welcome any and all ideas, criticisms, suggestions, and even compliments, if you have them!
We are happy to produce the CBJ for the business and community leaders of this region each month, but, in essence, this is your journal. Please help us help you by taking an active role in the content and direction of the CBJ as we move forward in 2009. This not only includes your suggestions, but your respective newsworthy items as well.
Thank you for your readership, your patronage and for being an integral part of the Upper Cumberland’s business community. You are the primary reason we are all proud to call this area home.
JaY alBREChT Publisher
CBJ, like other U.C. businesses, will rise to the economic challenge facing the region.
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Gainesboro pharmacy, among Tennessee’s oldest, is renovated and ready for next 100 years.Claudia Johnson Editor-In-Chief
One of the oldest pharmacies in Tennessee, Anderson & Haile Drug Co. in Gainesboro, opened before the dawn of the 20th century. Now in the hands of pharmacist Teneal Jenkins, the business is set to thrive far into the 21st century.
“I take pride in knowing that I own a business that has such a great history, and I hope to one day leave it for one of my children,” said Jenkins, who purchased the store from Benton Quarles in January 2007.
Jenkins began working at Anderson & Haile’s soda fountain when she turned 16.
“A few weeks later they moved me to the pharmacy, and I loved it,” she said. “I worked their store through the rest of high school and while I did my undergraduate work at Tennessee Tech.”
Jenkins left Jackson County for four years to attend pharmacy school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. When she returned, Quarles presented her with an opportunity to buy the store he had owned for 50 years.
“He was ready to retire with no family members to take over the business,” she explained, crediting Quarles with her career satisfaction and entrepreneurial success. “I learned
a lot from him while I worked here when I was young, and then he sort of hand picked me to take over the store and gave me a good deal to purchase the store. Without that deal I probably would not have been able to purchase. He was a wonderful mentor and I am still very close to him.”
In addition to the pharmacy the store features a soda fountain and gift shop, including a bridal registry. It has been in its present location at 101 West Gore Ave. since 1960.
“It had never been touched until this spring,” Jenkins said. “We remodeled the entire store, and we are quite proud of the results. People are stunned when they come in. There have been several mouths drop open.”
Over the next couple of years Jenkins plans to give the exterior a comparable facelift.
Employing 13, the store is doing “great,” according to Jenkins, who shares the concern expressed by many small business owners that competition from national chains and big box retailers will hurt business.
“We try to have excellent customer service and try to go the extra mile to help all of our customers,” she said, adding, “Most of the time if they try another corporate pharmacy they come back to us because they realize the service they receive at Anderson & Haile cannot be matched.”
Jenkins believes another secret for success is lies within the soul of the entrepreneur.
“You should really love whatever it is you are wanting to go into,” she said. “I love where I work and what I do and I could never imagine doing anything else.”
anderson & haile is an old drug store with new plans
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still few that really understand how metrology works,” Wilson said. “Because of this it makes for a very exciting field of work, and we are not limited to just one industry.”
With seven employees, the business is thriving.
“Our business is doing well,” Wilson said. “I know that is rare to say in this economy, but again we are in every industry. While one or two may be down, the others are still going.”
To reach customers, whom Wilson
identifies as any manufacturer, MSI utilizes regular mail and e-mail.
“In everyday advertising you hear about customer service, but no one ever seems to follow through,” Wilson observed. “One of the main things that brought us together and caused us to leave the big OEMs was the fact that we are extremely customer service driven.”
Wilson said he thinks being customer driven plus years of experience in metrology is what has given MSI an edge over competitors and why word of mouth has been the company’s best form of advertising.
MSI is the OGP (Optical Gaging Products, which advertises nationally) distributor for all of Tennessee, but the company services OGP equipment and provides service in all other areas of metrology across North America.
The company’s goal for the upcoming year is to add more engineers to the staff and another line of equipment.
“We will be hosting Tech Tour in the Knoxville area in March,” Wilson said. “We are in the process of obtaining ISO-17025 lab accreditation and should have it completed by the end of 2008. We want to become the number one metrology house in the South.”
Wilson’s advice to other entrepreneurs looking to start a business: be diverse in the customer base and never give up.
For sales contact Wilson via cell at 931-446-1578, at his office 931-520-4344, through the Web site, www.MSImeasure.com, or via e-mail at [email protected].
Overton County rewards best of community
Ronald Dishman, Overton County Historian, was named 2008 Citizen of the Year. The Chamber’s Small Business of the Year Award was presented to WLIV radio station.
Greg McDonald was named Chamber Member of the Year and Chad Richardson was Chamber Board Member of the Year.
“I am so humbled by this prestigious award and so honored,” said Dishman, whose business is Genealogy Investigations. “It is a special recognition for me. Though not everyone is interested in history and genealogy, they do not realize that they are a very important piece to the history and genealogy of Overton County.”
Dishman said he believes in what he calls the 3P system - Preserving the Past, Protecting the Current, Promoting the History for future generations.
“I love Overton County and so much of its history and treasures are being lost or even worse have been destroyed,” he observed. “That is why it is my mission to preserve all that I can and to see the city and county grow and be prosperous. Along with Overton County to be a place that is an interest to all ages to visit and most importantly make it their home.” Dishman may be contacted by calling 931-823-1156, 931-823-5297 or via email at [email protected].
“Considering all the fine businesses who are members of the Chamber, each
of whom could have been given this award, we feel especially honored to have been chosen,” said WLIV’s Joel Upton on behalf of the station’s staff.
“Times are tough for all business, including local radio. We appreciate our loyal sponsors. It is this continued support from our local business community (advertising) that makes WLIV and everything we do possible. We truly feel that we share this award with every other local businessperson who endures the same day-to-day problems that we all face.”
Contact [email protected] for more information about the radio station.
Rita Reagan, Asst. Director of the Livingston/Overton County Chamber of Commerce, and Phillip McCormick, President of the Chamber, are presenting the awards. Citizen of the Year: Ronald Dishman, Chamber Member of the Year: Greg McDonald; Chamber Board Member of the Year: Chad Richardson; Small Business of the Year: WLIV.
Macon adds membersMacon County Chamber of
Commerce officers for 2009 are president Thomas Kidd, vice president Mark Smidebush and Lona Vinson, executive secretary.
Directors are Brad Tuttle, Sheila Shrum, Debbie Mason, Cindy Holland,
Beverly Walker, Tonia Butler and Melissa Wooten.
Recent new members include The Flower and Gift Shoppe, Martin Family Healthcare LLC, Lafayette Children’s Clinic and Armour’s Hotel, Dennis and Debra Emery.
fentress membership growsThe Fentress County Chamber of
Commerce has welcomed new members: Burnett Enterprises, owned by Fentress County General Sessions Judge Todd Burnett and wife Tracey; Jessy’s Naturals, owned by Jessica Kibler; and Central Sanitation, owned by Ray and Gwen Clayborn.
New board members namedAaron Shafer, Diana Verble and Terri
Whited were elected to serve a three-year term on the Sparta-White County Chamber Board of Directors. They will replace outgoing members Gail Judd, Robert Verble and Jimmy Clark.
Other members of the board include Don Blalock, Lynn Mitchell, Barbara Witzigman, Carman Ratliff, Helen Pate, Joel Taylor, Tommy Pedigo and Herd Sullivan.
Officers electedThe Historic Cannon County
Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Jan. 8, during which time 2009 officers were elected. Board members are Mike Vaughn, Mindy Gunter, Anna Pittman and Rick McFerrin. President is Doug Combs. Other officers are Stephanie Fuson, vice-president and Connie Rigsby, treasurer.
Board meetings in 2009 are set for Feb. 3, April 7, June 2, Aug. 4, Oct. 6 and Dec. 1 at Stones River Hospital Board Room beginning at 12 p.m. Call
615-563-2222 for more information.
Smith chamber looks ahead Among the newest members of the Smith County Chamber of Commerce are Better Letter Printing, Sonic Drive In, J.C. Reed Mortgage LLC, The Bain Company LLC, Main Street Laundry and Cleaners, Bolt Electric, Roger Morris, graphic designer, and Cumberland Valley Sod Inc.
The board of directors for 2009 includes president Stephen Russell, Vic president Roger Duke, Sec.-Tres. Tom White, executive vice president Patrick Geho, administrative director Regina Brooks, board members John Long, David Dawidczyk, Jason Martin, George McDonald, Mike Phillips and Edward Sanford.
Others are commissioner Bill Woodard and Leslie Proffitt, County Mayor Michael Nesbitt, Carthage Mayor David Bowman, Gordonsville Careal Stewart and South Carthage Mayor Jimmy Wheeler.
DeKalb holds banquetThe Smithville-DeKalb County
Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Banquet was held Jan. 27.
The meeting began with a Silent Auction, followed by dinner. The keynote speaker, sponsored by FirstBank, was Micheal Burt, a speaker, coach and consultant, who is the author of three books, including This Ain’t No Practice Life
Entertainment was provided by singer/entertainer Dan McCorkle. The 2009 Chamber Executive Board includes Robin Driver, president; Tim Hintz, vice president; Valerie Laprad, secretary; Kelley Garrett, treasurer; Kerry Davis, past president.
RaY Wilson MSI
The field of metrology covers everything that is manufactured, and there are still few that really
understand how metrology works. Because of this it makes for a very exciting field of work, and we are
not limited to just one industry.
mETRoloGY From page 1
CHAMBER
Metrology Solutions Inc. (MSI) is a Cookeville firm that engages in the science of measurement, including all theoretical and practical aspects of measurement. Though it is an old engineering field, it has only been recognized as a true discipline in recent decades. The local firm employs seven, with plans to add more engineers in 2009. Owned by Ray Wilson, Ricky Sherrell and Harvey Rath, the two-year-old business is growing, especially in its service to the medical industry.
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Additionally, the www.letsgoplateau.com site features a nine-segment Upper Cumberland Heritage Tour video featuring various aspects of the region’s history – all places that can be visited and enjoyed. Made possible by a grant from the Upper Cumberland Heritage Alliance and Progressive Savings Bank’s Rains Foundation, Internet viewers will see and hear about the preserved legacy of Cordell Hull, Alvin C. York, Champ Ferguson, the Trail of Tears, railroads, the Homesteads and more.
The Alliance for the Cumberlands is a coalition of 67 member organizations. The mission of the organization is to bring people
together to achieve the ecological and economic sustainability of the natural and human communities in the Cumberland region. For more information about the Alliance for the Cumberlands or any of its member organizations, visit www.allianceforthecumberlands.org.
The Alliance’s annual conference has become well known for the caliber of speakers, the informative booth and poster presentations, and the opportunities for networking. This year’s conference is being held at Fall Creek Falls State Park on Feb. 23. Speakers will include natural resource conservation professionals, historic preservation professionals and experts on tourism and marketing.
Registration and a light breakfast begin at 8:30 a.m. and the conference ends at 4 p.m. The $25 fee may be paid at the door and covers the cost of breakfast and lunch. RSVP to [email protected] or 865-850-9636 no later than Feb. 16.
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A new report shows that Tennessee could reduce the unemployment rate, reduce manufacturing job losses and increase income growth by investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
The report “Growing Green: The Potential for Green Job Growth in Tennessee” was prepared by the Research and Statistics Unit of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development’s Employment Security Division and released to the
Governor’s Task Force on Energy Policy.
“Green jobs have the potential to be an important economic engine for Tennessee,” said Governor Phil Bredesen. “Transferring skills from
manufacturing and other industries to the growing green job market could mark a turning point for job creation and retention in our state.”
An analysis of five Tennessee energy efficiency and renewable energy sectors – green building, biofuels, wind, solar and geothermal energy – identified 162 occupations with significant employment potential in Tennessee.
Tennessee statistics included in the report are as follows:
• With an expenditure of $1.9 billion in Tennessee over a period of two years, it is estimated that around 45,000 new jobs could be created from expanded energy efficiency and renewable energy production.
• Early estimates suggest with an accelerated investment effort, Tennessee could gain more than 4,200 full-time jobs in wind and nearly 400 in solar components manufacturing by 2015.
• Among the 162 occupations considered to be related to green jobs in Tennessee, three out of four do not require a college education.
Download the complete report athttp://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/
Report on Green jobs provides insight
The Alliance For The Cumberlands launched its new Web site, www.letsgoplateau.com, to promote eco/heritage tourism.
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The Park BuffetJoE GREEK Special to the CBJ
For almost a decade, the citizens of Van Buren County have depended on The Mountain View newspaper for local news coverage. And in rural communities, a decade in business can be a sign of strong community support.
The paper launched in 1999 as a weekly, black-and-white, tabloid-sized publication and gained a steady reader base. However, a fire destroyed the business in December 2002.
Having worked with the business since close to the beginning and realizing the importance of a local media entity, Al and Dale Henry purchased the business and name rights, as well as the subscription list that was, fortunately, recovered from the fire.
“We felt and realized the need for a local newspaper for Van Buren County,” Dale said. “On a shoestring, we bought computers and necessary equipment to reopen the newspaper. We were down (without a paper) for a total of five weeks. However, we honored all subscription holders, and even added the missed five weeks to the end of every subscription holder’s expiration date.”
Since taking over the paper, the Henrys have managed to increase readership, go to a broadsheet-sized paper, add color and even start up a Web site that they keep up-to-date.
Becoming one of the longest-lasting newspapers in Van Buren County, the publication is becoming a household name in the region.
“It continues to grow with the county. We see advertisement growth as well as readership continuing to grow,” Dale said. “We are even looking long-term at becoming a twice weekly instead of once a week as it is currently. This again is long-term, but something we’ve discussed and are strongly considering in the next couple years at most.”
The family business has five employees, but Dale points out that the submissions, photos and leads that the citizens bring forward play a large role in the paper’s success.
“They bring us a huge percentage of our stories,” Dale said. “Our citizens
have been not only our biggest source of help, they have been our biggest supporters and promoters.”
Creating a positive public image is a strong feature that a business can have when starting up.
“We make ourselves seen and heard. We participate in as many organizations as we can, we cover as much local news as possible, we make it known by word of mouth that we are here and want to be the media source you need locally,” Dale said. “To sum this in just a couple words, we support and work for our county.”
In the spirit of giving back to the community, Dale and Al started Git-R-
Done, an organization funded by their wallets and donations.
Through the organization, the Henrys have helped numerous families by giving away turkeys for Thanksgiving and gifts at Christmas, as well as buying surplus computers from the school system to donate to children without computers at home.
“We can furnish a tank of gas when needed for families to visit loved ones in hospitals,” Dale said. “We can furnish food baskets, we can furnish work or get citizens in touch with the right organization that can help with larger needs.”
The Van Buren County Chamber of Commerce also found Git-R-Done lending a helping hand when the organization donated a computer to the Chamber when the need arose.
Being a voice for the community is one aspect of a local newspaper, but the Henrys also realize that it can be used to bring about improvements to the community.
“There is nothing that makes providing Van Buren County a newspaper as great a reward as having a grieving mother come in personally and thank you for the article you wrote about her son,” Dale said. “Or the great-grandmother who comes in and thanks you with tears in her eyes for helping find someone who could help her great-grandson get new glasses. This is all what makes Van Buren County home and the place we love.”
For more information about The Mountain View, located in Spencer, call 931-946-3678 or visit www.themountainviewonline.com.
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One of America’s fastest-growing grocery chains is opening a store in the Upper Cumberland this spring. Aldi, a German-owned, low-cost, no-frills, do-it-yourself grocery chain, has built a new store on South Jefferson in Cookeville, and is preparing for a March opening, according to company officials.
Each of the company’s 1,000 or so stores in the United States carries about 1,400 products. None are name brands, but the quality is high and the variety surprising, according to company officials. Prices are about half the cost of traditional grocery stores for comparable items. Surveys show Aldi shoppers have annual household incomes of about $65,000.
There are fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and refrigerated/frozen items
in addition to boxed or canned goods. However, there is no deli, bakery or pharmacy at Aldi. Grocery carts are “rented” for 25 cents, and the quarter is automatically refunded when the cart is returned to the assigned area. Customers may pay with cash or debit card and bag their own groceries. Paper bags cost 6 cents each, and heavy-duty, oversized, reusable plastic bags are a dime. Insulated bags with handles are $1.
Aldi opened its first U.S. grocery in 1976 and now operates in 29 states. Company officials say 100 more stores are currently set to open.
The company’s Web site, www.aldifoods.com, keeps customers up to date on new products and specials purchases. It also provides information on diet, healthy eating and meal planning. Flowers can be ordered and delivered anywhere in the United States through the Web site. Customers can subscribe to a free newsletter that includes recipes and updated information about store offerings.
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The new Aldi store on Jefferson Avenue
Claudia Johnson Editor-In-Chief
Several U.C. transportation projects that have been placed on the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Ready to Go! list projects may be funded under a proposed federal infrastructure stimulus package. TDOT warns that the lists are subject to change since criteria associated with any ultimate legislation passed by Congress have not been established.
To be placed on the list, all phases of project development must be completed including planning, design, environmental studies, right-of-way and all necessary permits must have been acquired. In addition, the project must be ready to be let to contract within 180 days.
TDOT will continue to let other projects throughout the year in the traditional manner utilizing both state and federal funds not associated with the stimulus plan.However, TDOT officials emphasize that not every transportation project in Tennessee is eligible for federal funding based on traditional guidelines already in place by the federal government. Those projects that are 100 percent state-funded would not be eligible based on current information.
The Rural Planning Organizations
(RPOs) went through a very deliberative process to establish project priorities for consideration in the development of the state’s three-year program. Project priorities developed by RPOs for the first year of the program are being evaluated by TDOT for possible funding eligibility under the stimulus program.
Projects on the Read to Go! list include road, bridge, rail and airport construction or improvements in Clay, Cumberland, DeKalb, Warren and Putnam counties. They are: Clay, SR 52, new construction; Cumberland, SR 101, reconstruction; DeKalb, SR 26, replacement of bridge over Caney Fork and widen SR 56 in Smithville; Pickett, replacement of bridge over Ringley Creek on SR 325; Warren, bridges over Big Hickory Creek on SR 256 and Barren Fork River on SR 286 and 56 and new construction on SR 1; White, bridge replacements of Fancher Mill Road and Big Bottom Road; Macon, bridge replacements on West Wixtown and Car Branch roads; Fentress, bridge replacement on Delk Creek Road.
Additionally, the airports in Smithville and Livingston have projects ready for funding. Potential railroad stimulus project funds would be earmarked for needs involving Algood, Cumberland County and Rock Island.
Transportation stimulus could benefit upper Cumberland
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8 February 2009
Robert Neil and Leslie Mooney Treece – answering their calling
T H I S E X E C U T I V E P R O f I L E B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y U B S
Claudia Johnson Editor-In-Chief
Pediatricians Neil and Leslie Treece each entered medicine for one simple reason: to help others.
“In college [at Auburn University], I realized that medicine was a great way to use knowledge to help others,” said Leslie, a Birmingham, Ala., native who obtained her medical education at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile.
Neil, a Centre, Ala., native who graduated from the same schools, added, “Medicine has been a calling for me and a way that God can use me to help others.”
When the pair completed internship and residency training at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, they were looking for an opportunity to be closer to their families. Neil’s mother, Rovene Treece, now lives in Cookeville, and father Bobby Treece along with Leslie’s parents, Tom and Lynn Mooney, all reside in Alabama.
“Jim Batson, one our partners, was already here, and when we were discussing the type of setting we were looking for, he said that we should look at Cookeville,” Leslie said. “We came down and met Dr. Franklin and discovered how wonderful Cookeville and the surrounding areas were with all of the mountains and lakes, and we knew we belonged here.”
The practice has experienced tremendous growth since the Treeces joined it in 2001, expediting the need for a larger facility.
“In some ways we have reached the future for which we have worked so long,” Leslie observed, calling the practice’s new building on North Willow “a dream come true.”
She believes that Cookeville has some specific needs in the pediatric arena that need to be met, including a pediatric after-hours clinic.
“That is something which we would like to see our practice provide in the future,” she said. “I see us possibly providing slightly more acute care, such as IV fluids for someone who is dehydrated. I think we have an opportunity to be creative and provide space for the medical community to have meetings in our facility and to provide pediatric education for each other, for the medical community and the community at large with things such as breastfeeding and newborn care classes.”
The Treeces admit they have chosen a demanding profession that could consume them if allowed to.
“We both love it, or we could not do it,” Leslie said. “One of the hardest parts is trying to balance it all. When I am at work, I feel
completely consumed by all of the decision making going on, by the pace of it and by the intensity of it at times. The patients make it all worthwhile though.”
Leslie said that the limitations and ever-changing rules imposed by insurance companies create a constant frustration.
“But when a two-year-old who was afraid of you when you walked into the door gives you a hug when you leave, you know it was a good day,” she said, adding, “Or when you are able to reassure a mom who has stayed up all night worrying about her child that he or she
is going to be ok, that is a good day. Sometimes opportunities arise to make a bigger difference such as saving someone’s life. These occasions are really special, but I think the biggest impact we have is through our day-to-day practice. We make a difference every day with small decisions.”
Both Neil and Leslie affirm that God is a big influence in their lives, saying that they are “driven by His voice as well as our own consciences to do things the right way and to not make mistakes.”
One personal mistake they are committed to avoiding is forgetting the needs of their own children, Sam, 10, and Katie, 7, amid the responsibilities of their profession.
“We like to hang out at our house and farm and cook out,” Leslie said. “We enjoy our three dogs and two cats, the outdoors, and the peace and serenity surrounding our house. We try to keep it simple. In the summer we enjoy swimming, and we usually have a garden.”
While Leslie likes growing vegetables and perennials, Neil said he enjoys “the simplicity and honesty of hunting, fishing, farming and just being outdoors.”
Leslie said she feels a sense of accomplishment from many activities: photographing children and landscapes,
watching movies, vacationing at the beach each year where she can catch up on her reading, cooking vegetables (like her favorite, fried green tomatoes) from her garden.
Neil said he is driven by a sense of accomplishment, which compels him to work very hard at everything he does. Yet, there’s room for more
“I strive to enjoy the simple things in life and do my best to take it one day at a time,” he said.
“As a couple, we think very much alike,” Leslie said. “We very often say the same things at the same time. I think that sometimes we almost share a brain. We love to vacation, work and relax together and anything else where we spend time with one another. The only thing we fuss over is french fries and ribs.”
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WastAway gets Aruban contract BouldinandLawson,asubsidiaryofBouldinCorporationinMcMinnville,
recentlysecureda$15.5millionprojecttobuildtheirfirstinternationalWastAwaysystemintheCaribbeanislandcountryofAruba.Theprojectwillbeusedtorecycle50percentofthatisland’smunicipalsolidwastestreaminsteadofsendingittolandfills.
fights over wine sales continue AnefforttoallowgrocerystorestosellwineisexpectedtoreturntothestateLegislaturethissession.Grocersarguethatitwillgiveconsumersmorechoicesandconveniencetobuywinewhentheypurchasefood,whileliquorstoressayitwillhurtsales,resultinginlostjobs. TheTennesseeGrocers&ConvenienceStoreAssociationhaspointedoutthatwinecanbesoldingroceriesin33otherstates,whileTennesseegrocersonlyareallowedtosellbeer.
Businessman featured on TV TennesseeCrossroadsrecentlyairedasegmentonSmithCountyresidentPeterReadey,whowasalsofeaturedintheCBJinJune2007.AcousticfingerstylevirtuosoPeterReadeyhasbeencharmingaudienceswithhisplayingstylesincehepickeduptheguitaratagesix. AnEnglishmantransplantedtoSmithCounty,ReadeybroughtalottoSmithCountywithhisfamily,businessanduniqueguitarplayingabilities.Withadrysenseofhumorandhisownuniquesenseofstyleandmusichecontinuestodelightplayingmostlyhisownmelodies. WhilenotplayingguitarhecanbefoundrunninghisMarineEngineeringcompanybuildingdeepseadivingequipmentforcustomersasdiverseastheUSN,U.S.ParksService,Hollywoodclients,scientists,fishcollectors/aquariumsandrecreation/sportdivers.Recognizedasoneofthetop6percentofhisdivingfield,ReadeyhasbeenawardedaLifetimeAchievementAwardforhisservicetotheindustryandisregularlycalleduponasaguestspeaker.Visitwww.SteamMachines.comformoreinformation.
Leslie Town Centre honors nonprofits with awards LeslieTownCentrerecentlynamedthesecondquarterwinnerforthe$500awardto501(c)(3)non-profitshavingeventsattheTownCentre.Firstquarterwinner,NoelCherry,directoroftheFellowshipofChristianAthletes,wasonhandforthedrawing.FCAwillhavetheirannualfund-raisingbanquetattheTownCentreonMarch12.GuestspeakerwillbeBuckMcCabe,CFOofChick-Fil-A.ForbanquetreservationsorinformationaboutFellowshipofChristianAthletes,calltheFCAofficeat931-372-2123. CookevilleRescueMissionwasawinnerofthesecondquarterawardandwillhaveitseventattheTownCentreonJune5.“WeattheCookevilleRescueMissionarethrilledtousetheLeslieTownCentreforour
SpringFundraiser,”saidLarrySelf,directoroftheCookevilleRescueMission“It’sevenmoreexcitingthatwewontheTogetherWeCaredrawing.ThiswillhelpoffsettheoverheadexpensesforoureventonJune5thwithDavidBrowningfromBristol,Va.,as‘TheMayberryDeputy’(BarneyFifeimpersonator).”Forfurtherinformation,callLarryorBettySelfat931-528-5819. “TheTownCentreispleasedtobeapartofthecontributionsmadebyorganizationslikethese.”saidDebiSmith,eventscoordinatorfortheLeslieTownCentre,“ThroughgreatserviceandprogramslikeTogetherWeCare,weareabletogivebacktoourcommunityaswell.” TheLeslieTownCentreisco-ownedbythecityofCookevilleandPutnamCountyandhastwovenues:EstesWilliamsBusinessCenterandtheHerald–CitizenConferenceCenterandhousestheofficesoftheCookeville-PutnamCountyChamberofCommerce.ThePublicBuildingAuthoritygovernstheLeslieTownCentreforthebenefitofourcommunityandofferstheTogetherWeCareprogram.
Joe’s Place assists schools WoodburyrestaurantJoe’sPlacehasintroducedanewprogramtoassistCannonCountyschools.RandyBarrett,ownerofJoe’sPlace,isofferingtodonateapercentageofproceedsfrom4-8p.m.salesonMondaythroughThursday. “CannonCountySchoolsappreciatestheopportunitytodeveloppartnershipswith
localbusinesses,”saidDirectorofSchoolsEddDiden.“WhenMr.Barrettapproachedusaboutthispossibility,wewerepleasedtoparticipate.Thiscollaborationisawin-winpropositionforboth.Mr.Barretthasadesiretoincreasehisbusiness,andourschoolscanalwaysuseadditionalfundingforincreasingschoolcosts.”
Averitt expands service AverittExpresshasexpandeditsless-than-containerload(LCL)serviceknownasAsia-MemphisExpresswithtwoneworiginpoints–HongKongandSouthChina.AverittannouncedthefirstphaseoftherolloutofitsAsia-MemphisExpressserviceinJulywithaless-than-containerload(LCL)servicefocusedonoriginatinginShanghaiandShenzen.WiththeadditionofHongKongandSouthChina,AverittnowprovidesLCLservicefromfourAsianpointstoanypointintheU.S.Averitt’sinternationalcustomerservicespecialistsconstantlymonitoreachshipmentandprovidetheexactlocationofAsia-Memphiscargoatanytime.Web-basedvisibilityisalsoavailable. Domestically,AverittisexpandingitspresencewithamassivenewdistributionfacilityinWestAtlanta.Averittcurrentlyemploys137associatesatitsWestAtlantafacilityandiscurrentlyseekingtofillpositionsforregionaldriversbasedoutofthenewWestAtlantaservicecenter.Averitt’stotalcommitmenttotheAtlantaarea,encompassedbythethreelocations,includes:365dockdoors,nearly150,000squarefeetofdockspace,500associates,160tractorsand650trailers.
Ruby Tuesday plans closings ForthequarterendedDec.2,2008,RubyTuesdayreportedalossof$37.4million,or73centsashare,comparedwithaprevious-yearlossof$10.4million,or20centsashare.Same-storesalesfell11percent.Revenuedeclined9.7percentto$289.8
million.SandyBeall,RubyTuesday’sfounderandchiefexecutive,saidthatfiscalyear2009isthemostdifficultyearsincethecompany’sfounding37yearsago.Duringthepastyear,itsshareshavefallen82percent. TheMaryvillecompanyplanstoclose40locationsearlythisyearandwillcloseanadditional30restaurantsoverthenextseveralyears.NoannouncementhadbeenmadeatpresstimeabouttheCookevillelocation.
Premier employees awarded PremierDiagnosticImagingrecentlypresentedawardstooutstandingemployeestoacknowledgetheirachievementsin2008.RobertPricewasnamedEmployeeoftheYear.KeithThompsonandShirleyBrewerreceivedthePremierServiceAward.OtherrecipientsincludedMaryHughes,AboveandBeyondAward;JanNeiser,PeakPerformerAward;TraceyPayne,CommitmenttoExcellenceAward;PatClouse,TeamworkAward;andCaroleGalitz,LeadershipAward.PremierDiagnosticImagingisanall-digitaloutpatientimagingcenterlocatedinthePremierMedicalParkinCookeville.
Dr. William Humphrey, Premier Radiologist, with award winners: Jan Neiser, Pat Clouse, Carole Galitz, Shirley Brewer, Keith Thompson, Mary Hughes and Robert Price.
Two J&S associates certified as church building consultants Throughoutits50-plus-yearhistory,J&SConstructionhasearnedareputationasaprovenspecialistinbuildinghousesofworship.Andnowtwoofitsassociateshaveearnednationalcertificationaschurch-buildingconsultants.J&SConstructionbusinessdevelopersJoeBontragerandPhilAdamshavecompletedtheCertifiedChurchConsultantprogramadministeredbytheNationalAssociationofChurchDesignBuilders.Theprogramisdesignedtohelpfacilitatetheeducationofprofessionalsandstaffinbecomingchurchdevelopmentexperts.“HavingCertifiedChurchConsultantsonstaffisanotherassetwecanbringtothetablewhenworkingwithacongregation’sbuildingcommitteeorleadership,”saidJohnnyStites,CEOofJ&SConstruction.
“JoeandPhilalreadyhadexperiencedealingwiththespecialneedschurchesface.Thiscertificationprovidesthemwithevenmoreknowledgethattheycansharewithourotherassociatesandourclients.” TheNACDB(www.nacdb.com)isaprofessionalassociationoffirmsdedicatedtoprovidingchurcheswiththeinformationandrelationshipstheyneedtobuildtheirnewfacilityinatimelyandcost-effectivemanner.Formoreinformation,visitJ&Sonlineatwww.jsconstruction.comorcall931-528-7475ortollfreeat1-800-933-1121.
Sandwich station opens ThenewPhillyStationlunchspotinAlgoodisofferingPhillysandwicheswithavarietyofmeats,vegetablesandcheeses.Opentothepublicfrom10:30a.m.to2:30p.m.,MondaythroughSaturday,thebusinessalsoofferscatering.ContactPhillyStationat931-854-0269.
Associates shed 240 pounds, 200 inches in Challenge Agroupof21Averittassociatescompetinginafriendlyweightlosscompetitionrecentlyshedatotalof240poundsandnearly200inchesasaresult.Thecompetitionwasthesecond“Tri-LifeChallenge”eventAveritthasheldthisyearatitsNealStreetCorporateCampus.Forapproximatelythreemonths,participatingassociatescompleteddailyworkoutsatthecompanyWellnessCenter,tackledspecificallyoutlinedfitnesschallengesandkeptdetailedfoodjournals. “It’samazingtohearthesuccessstoriesfromourassociateseveryday,”saidDavidOaks,Averitt’scorporatewellnesscoach.“Asthepeoplewhouseourwellnesscentercantellyou,havingthisfacilityconvenientlyavailabletoourassociateshaschangedlives.Associatesaretakingonpersonalfitnesschallengesandregularlyattendingwellnessclasses.AndastheTri-LifeChallengehasshown,theyenjoycompetingwhilecheeringeachotheron.” Atthecompetition’sclose,theassociateswererankedbasedonthepercentageoftheirstartingweighttheyhadlost.AssociateGregTaylorheadedupthegroup,losing15.7percentofhisstartingbodyweight,withassociateJenniferJacksonclosebehind,losing14.4percentofherstartingbodyweight. Averitt’scorporateWellnessCenterisoneofmanyhealthandwellnessbenefitsassociatesreceive,includingoutstandinghealth,dentalandvisioninsurance,freesmokingcessationaids,andyearlyhealthscreeningsthathelpassociatescatchsmallproblemsbeforetheyworsen.
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10 February 2009
I know what you’re thinking: did I miss something? When the heck did Web 1.0 come around? And why didn’t my auto updater catch it?
The truth is, Web 2.0 isn’t a new software upgrade. It’s the way the Internet is used to generate business for your company.
When everyone and anyone was establishing a Web presence (all of 10 years ago), the idea was to simply put your information out there for the entire world to view. Customers could even order and pay online. Wow!
But today’s Web is more powerful, much improved and very different. It’s not enough just to have a Web site (you do have one, right?). You have to know how to use the Web to your advantage, to make connections online and to give your business relevance in the digital world.
According to Wikipedia, “Web 2.0 describes the changing trends in the use of World Wide Web technology and Web design that aim to enhance creativity, communications, secure information sharing, collaboration and functionality of the Web. Web 2.0 concepts have led to the development and evolution of Web culture communities and hosted services, such as social networking sites, video sharing sites, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies.”
For right now, let’s just take a look at social networking sites. We can save everything else for another time. Especially folksonomies, because explaining those can get hairy...
The New Way To NetworkNews flash: Facebook isn’t a
complete waste of time. Neither is MySpace. Well, maybe MySpace is a little bit of a waste. But the reality is that both of these social networks allow people to connect and mingle with each other, just as you would at a business after-hours event or other networking venue.
But unlike those events, social networks provide a never-ending platform for you to make contact with people. You don’t have just a one-time shot to get in front of a potential client or vendor. Instead, you’re making “friends” (in the case of Facebook) with people within your sphere of influence.
On top of that, you’re generating a growing list of contacts and a very simple way in which to touch base with them. Create a group based on your product or service and invite your friends to join.
Use Facebook to send e-mails to your friends through their Facebook accounts to let them know about new developments and happenings. However, you want to be careful with this – don’t spam your friends.
Another social network that every businessperson should be a member of is LinkedIn. While Facebook caters to a non-specific audience, LinkedIn is geared toward the business
community. It isn’t as application-heavy as Facebook (and therefore, not nearly as fun!), but it can be useful nonetheless.
Of course, since LinkedIn is a Web 2.0 tool, there are interactive components to the site that give it importance. One of those is the ability to recommend your contacts to others. Was a former colleague and current LinkedIn connection a whiz at writing winning proposals? Did a freelancer do a bang-up job more quickly than promised? Make a recommendation for that contact and it will be sent to others in your network.
Another function on LinkedIn that can make a difference is Questions and Answers. Not only can you pose queries, but you can also position yourself as an expert in your field by helping others.
So why should you, or your business, bother to get involved with social networks? Simply put, you probably can’t afford not to. The cost is absolutely zero to join these networks. And right now, paying nothing to connect with dozens, hundreds or even thousands of people is a no-brainer.
But it takes more than just signing up for these services. Without a well thought-out strategy behind it, your social networking effort might be as useless as that outdated Web site of yours, just sitting there with little or no traffic.
While establishing a presence in the Web 2.0 world is important, the “right” presence can open up a new stream of customers and other contacts you previously only dreamed about.
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What does it mean to work with a safety leader like CHC Mechanical Contractors? Lower costs, for starters, since we can reduce our overhead thanks to a superior safety rating. It also means more projects completed on time with fewer delays due to injuries and lost man-hours.
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JOB LAYOFFS IN THE UPPER CUMBERLAND REGION
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norwalkFurniture putnam Jan.2008 50LtD White Jan.2008 31orchidInternational Smith march2007 37hDSupply putnam Jan.2008 15WalterDimension Fentress may2007 60berkline/benchcraft overton June2007 250parkShirt Fentress July2008 53Foamex putnam april2007 36FabcareInternational Clay aug.2007 72eFpCorp. Smith may2007 19 berkline/benchcraft overton april2007 74berkline/benchcraft overton Feb.2007 74berkline/benchcraft overton July2007 133baSF White June2008 11eGSSola Clay march2008 47Federalmogul White Sept.2008 20Dynatecmining Smith Sept.2008 49Wilson White aug.2008 8tenn.Wood Fentress Sept.2008 30pamida overton oct.2008 13pamida DeKalb aug.2008 5norwalk pickett Sept.2008 30norwalk overton Sept.2008 23hutchinson pickett nov.2008 44hutchinson overton Sept.–oct.2008 41Dana Smith aug.–Sept.2008 42DaCCo putnam June–nov.2008 20
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14th annual rural development conference scheduled for April OnApril1-2visitorsfromacrossthestatewilldescenduponCookevilleforthe14thAnnualRuralDevelopmentConferenceatTennesseeTechUniversity,whichhoststheeventwithTVAandUSDA-RuralDevelopment.Registrationfeeis$80.Formoreinformationcall615-783-1300orvisitwww.rurdev.usda.gov.tn.
Arby’s construction underway ThenewArby’sattheGordonsvilleexitisnearingcompletion,withsitepreparation
underwayonthenearbyHunter’sRidgemixedusecommercialdevelopment.
Display space available TheHomebuildersAssociationofCumberlandCountyispresentingits2009HomeShowMarch13-15attheCommunityComplex.ApplicationdeadlineforexhibitorsandvendorsisFeb.15.CallK.GayReeves-Stewartat931-456-9478toregister.
DCI seeks MainStreet status, plans promotional activities DowntownCrossvilleInc.isapplyingforcertificationintheTennesseeMainStreetProgram.Theall-volunteerorganizationisrequestinglettersofsupportfromindividualsandbusinesses(onletterhead)toincludeintheapplication.MailletterstoDCI,P.O.Box3784,Crossville38557.DCIhasavarietyofactivitiesplannedtoattractvisitorstoCrossville’sdowntownin2009,includingCruise-Ins,agardenshow,atailgateparty,reunionsandparades.Call931-484-6253formoreinformation.
TTU nursing graduates help fill need in growing medical field TennesseeTechUniversityexpectstoincreasethenumberofqualifiednursinggraduatesinthisregion,thankstoitsnew$24million,67,500-square-footNursing&HealthServicesbuilding.Ofthetotal$24millionconstructionandfurnishingcosts,statefundingprovided$15.4million,federalfundingprovided$2.5millionandtheremaining$6.1millionwasprovidedbyprivatedonations.Studenttuitionandfeeswerenotusedtofundanyportionofthebuildingcosts.Someofthebuilding’sinnovativefeaturesincludea$1million,
60-stationcomputerlab,threepatientcarelaboratoriesthatreplicaterealhospitalsettings,afundamentalslabforteachingbasicnursingskills,awomen’shealth,apediatricslab(includingchildbirthsimulators)andacriticalcareunit.CampusofficialsexpectthebuildingtosupportaprogramthatwilleventuallyhelptodoubleornearlytripleTTU’snursingenrollment.ThebuildingalsohousestheJ.J.OakleyCampusHealthServicesoffice,acampusclinicforstudents,facultyandstaff.
U.S. Congressman Bart Gordon tests one of the patient simulators in the critical care laboratory of TTU’s Nursing & Health Services building as TTU President Bob Bell looks on.
$2.05 million for public water allocated for Putnam County TheU.S.DepartmentofAgriculture-RuralDevelopmentAgency(USDA-RD)awardeda$1.65millionloananda$400,000granttoconstructnewwaterdistributionlinesandreplaceleakingwaterlinesinPutnamCounty. AwardedtotheCookevilleBoatDockRoadUtilityDistrict,thefundswillbothbuildnewwaterlinesandrepairexistingwaterlines.Specifically,theUtilityDistrictwillconstructtwomilesofnewlinesbetweenthemastermeteronMineLickCreekRoadandBaxterRoad.Itwillalsoreplace15milesofleakingandhydraulicallyobsoletelinesalongDitty,BurgessFallsandCookevilleBoatDockroads.
Drought-affected Putnam farmers get assistance TheU.S.AgricultureDepartmenthasdeclaredPutnam,VanBurenandWhitecountiesfederalagriculturaldisasterareas,enablingqualifyingfarmerstoapplyforfederalfarmdisasterassistanceprograms.
Upper Cumberland first to receive prescribing training Tennessee’sOfficeofe-HealthInitiativesishelpinghealthcareprovidersintheUpperCumberlandregiongetreadytoissuepatientprescriptionselectronically.ThefirstinaseriesofstatewideelectronicprescribingtrainingsessionswereheldatCookevilleRegionalMedicalCenteronJan.13-14.Electronicprescribingisthesecure,electronictransmissionfromamedicalprovider’scomputertoapharmacist’scomputerofapatient’sprescriptionthatneedstobefilledorre-filled.
Duringthetrainingsession,attendeeslearnedhowelectronicprescribingbenefitsproviders,pharmaciesandpatients,howtoaccessthesecureTennesseee-HealthNetworkandhowtoadoptelectronicprescribingintotheireverydayworkflowforbetterpatientcare. TheOfficeofe-HealthInitiativesinvitedhealthcareprovidersfromClay,Cumberland,Fentress,Jackson,Overton,Pickett,Smith,VanBuren,WarrenandWhitecountiestothetrainingsessions.TheseproviderswereapprovedrecipientsoftheOfficeofe-HealthInitiatives’physicianconnectivitygrantswhoagreedtoelectronicallyprescribefortwoyears.TheOfficeofe-HealthInitiativesisthesinglecoordinatingauthorityfortheexchangeofelectronichealthinformationinTennesseeandworkstoimprovethehealthofTennesseansbyensuringprovidershavecompletepatientinformationatthepointofcare. FormoreinformationontheOfficeofe-Health,visitwww.tennesseeanytime.org/ehealthorcall615-532-5041.
Help sought for elderly VolunteersarebeingsoughtfornonprofitprogramsthatassistMedicarebeneficiariesinunderstandingtheirbenefitsandfindingappropriateinsurancecoverage.Volunteersalsoprovideeducationtoseniorsonpossiblefraudandabuseissues.ContactStaciaDrouillard,SHIP/SMP,VolunteerCoordinatorUpperCumberlandDevelopmentDistrict,byemailatsdrouillard@ucdd.orgorbyphone931-432-4111toofferassistance.
CRMC tower opens, changes prefix on phone numbers ThenewNorthPatientToweratCookevilleRegionalMedicalCenterisnowofficiallyopen,asthePatientRegistrationareaandthenewCancerCenterhaveopenedtopatients.Otherfloorsofthetowerwillopenoverthecourseofthenextfewweeks.PatientswhoneedtoregisterforthefollowingserviceswillnowreporttothenewPatientRegistration/InformationdeskonthefirstflooroftheNorthTowerasofJan.5:InpatientAdmission,withtheexceptionofthosearrivingbyambulance;Pre-registrationforSurgeryandObstetrics;SameDaySurgery;SpecialProcedures;OutpatientTesting–labwork,imagingstudies(exceptforthosescheduledattheOutpatientImagingCenter). Otherchangesatthehospitalincludeanewaddress–1MedicalCenterBoulevard–andanewprefixforallhospitalphonenumbers.Thenewprefix“783”replaces“646.”Themainhospitalphonenumber(931)528-2541remainsthesame.
fentress program recognized FentressCounty’sDepartmentofSolidWastehasreceivedtheAwardofExcellenceintheMostImprovedEventscategoryfor
theGreatAmericanCleanupintheKeepTNBeautifulrecognitionprogram.
DeKalb County fire receives $190K federal grant TheU.S.DepartmentofHomelandSecurity(DHS)awarded$190,000totheDeKalbCountyFireDepartmentforrecruitmentofvolunteerfirefighters.ThegrantwasawardedthroughtheDHS
AssistancetoFirefightersGrantprogram.Theprogramwasdevelopedtohelpfirefightersandotherfirstrespondersobtaincriticallyneededequipmenttoimprovetheirabilitytoprotectthepublicandemergencypersonnelfromfiresandrelatedhazards. TheDeKalbCountyFireDepartmentwillreceivethe$190,000grantincrementallyoverthenextfouryearsandusethefundstorecruitandretainvolunteerfirefightersandpersonnel.TheDeKalbCountyFireDepartmentplanstousebillboardsandmediaadvertisementstoexpandthe72all-volunteercountywidedepartment. Thedepartmentcurrentlyserves11stationsinDeKalbCounty.Retentionincentivesincludefuelreimbursementof$10percallandpaymentof$200attheendoftheyeartoeachfirefighterwhoattends75percentofmonthlytrainingdrillsor$400for100percentofalltraining.
Businesses seek licenses BusinessesrecentlyseekinglicensesinWhiteCountyincludeCompuGeeksOnsiteRepair,FourRiversTradingCompanyandMoodHairStudioatDoyle,J&JDogGroomingSalonamdBishopsMagicTowing.InMaconCountylicenseswereissuedtoLittleTavern,SkyHighCustoms,AllPawsPetGroomingandWixTreeService.
TPT conference set for April Theeconomicbenefitsofhistoricpreservation,heritagetourismanddowntownrevitalizationforruralcommunitieswillbeshowcasedattheTennesseePreservationTrusts’2009StatewidePreservationConferenceandMainStreetSummitinMurfreesboroApril16and17.Inadditiontoformalsessions,workshops,andtours,therearealsonumerousopportunitiestonetworkandsharetimewithavarietyofpeople,fromMainStreetdirectorstolocalpreservationorganizationmemberstointerestedcitizensandneighborhoodsupporters.Formoreinformationvisitwww.tennesseepreservationtrust.org.
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People driving through Cookeville on I-40, Hwy. 111 and Hwy. 70 North now have a convenient place to stop and learn more about Tennessee’s Highlands area. That’s because the 1,870-square-foot Highlands Visitor Center is now open at 470-A Neal St. in Cookeville.
The Cookeville-Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) invites everyone to come and enjoy all the new center has to offer.
With a focus on the Highlands counties of Putnam, Overton and White, the center houses interactive displays of local attractions, fine arts and craft items from local and emerging artists, historical exhibits, a 32-inch flatscreen TV showing scenes of the Highlands and other DVDs, such as Appalachian Center for Craft demonstrations and a wall-sized map that highlights points of interest in the Upper Cumberland.
The center has wall displays on four main topics: outdoor recreation, cultural arts, historic attractions and museums and music.
There are also two-sided floor panels that include information about wineries and agritourism, special events, education, retail and golf. In addition, the center offers bathroom facilities and a refreshment area.
“It’s not just a room full of brochures,” said Cookeville-Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Director Laura Canada. “It’s more than that. It’s people feeling like they can have ownership in it and can go in there and find out all there is to do and see in the Highlands and beyond.”
The idea for a visitor center arose from a study completed in 2007 by Randall Travel Marketing, a consulting firm in North Carolina. That study pointed out, like the Wadley Donovan Target Opportunities Study had in 2004, that the Highlands area can benefit substantially from growing its visitor economic engine.
Why? Because the area is within one day’s drive of 76 percent of the U.S. population and is strategically located between Knoxville (95 miles), Nashville (80 miles) and Chattanooga (95 miles) at the intersection of I-40 East and West and U.S. Highway 111 North and South.
On a daily basis, approximately 40,000 people travel through Cookeville on I-40, and the community has earned a very positive reputation as a convenient, “easy-on, easy-off” interstate exit for food, gas and lodging.
However, the Randall study also found that the ease of finding visitor information in and about the area was below average, meaning a large number of potential visitors were missing out on all the Highlands area has to offer. The study cited a stand-alone visitor center as a key short-term strategy to showcase the area’s attractions, dining, lodging and shopping venues.
“Until now, the Chamber of Commerce has always sort of served as our visitor center, but the restaurant
and hotel owners wanted something closer to the interstate for convenience and closer access, and this study also emphasized the need for that,” said Canada.
A staff of at least 20 volunteers will allow the center to be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week.
“Being open daily will allow us to offer interstate travelers the kind of convenience they need to learn all about our area while on vacation or just passing through,” said Carolyn Morrison, a State Farm agent and chair of the Highlands Visitor Center Task Force.
The center may also available for gatherings or small events.
For more information about or to volunteer at the Highlands Visitor Center, call 931-525-1575 or e-mail Canada at [email protected].
Putnam County’s highlands Visitor Center now welcoming tourists
Highlands Visitor Center volunteer Barbara Briggs, left, and volunteer coordinator Myrna Estes look over a wall display titled “Historic Attractions & Museums” at the new visitor center, which opened earlier this month. In the background is Cookeville-Putnam County Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Laura Canada, near a wall map of the Upper Cumberland. The center, located at 470-A Neal St. in Cookeville, welcomes visitors from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week.
Being open daily will allow us to offer interstate
travelers the kind of convenience they need to learn all about our area...
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Think, Isaac Asimov’s Fantastic Voyage and you will have an idea of the Pill-Cam that gastroenterologist Dr. Maan Anbari and his colleagues at Cookeville Regional Medical Center are using to diagnose and treat conditions of the digestive tract.
The Givens Imaging Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Video (or Pill-Cam) is the latest technology update at Cookeville Regional for use in gastroenterological diagnosis and treatment.
Though science has not yet discovered how to shrink a doctor and inject him into a patient’s body to examine organs from the inside – like the physicians in Fantastic Journey – the Pill-Cam is the next best thing. A micro camera containing six microscopic camera lenses is held inside a small capsule that is swallowed by the patient. As it moves through a patient’s gastrointestinal tract it automatically captures multiple images per second that can then be viewed by the physician.
Traditional endoscopy involves a camera (or scope) that is placed on the end of a thin flexible tube and traversed through a patient’s digestive system to check symptoms and conditions such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, bleeding, anemia, Crohn’s disease, gastric ulcers and colon cancer.
Endoscopy is less invasive than surgical methods, and is helpful in examining the upper tract (esophagus, stomach and duodenum) and the colon. However, because the small intestine is very long (averaging 20 to 25 feet in length) and can be very convoluted, it cannot be fully viewed using a tube and scope method.
While the Pill-Cam doesn’t replace traditional endoscopy, it does provide physicians with a better view of the entire length of the digestive system, particularly
the small intestines, and offers an even less invasive process.
“The miniaturization of wireless and camera technologies allows us to view the entire gastrointnestinal tract with little effort and to produce much better clinical outcomes,” said Anbari. “We are able to gain a more thorough perspective of what is going on in the entire digestive system.”
In addition to the Pill-Cam, Anbari and other gastroenterologists at Cookeville Regional are among a small number of
physicians in the Upper Cumberland that offer endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
ERCP is a procedure that is used to diagnose and treat disorders of the bile ducts, gallbladder and pancreas that are caused by diet, environment and heredity. It can help detect and treat diseases and symptoms such as gallstones that are trapped in the main bile duct, blockage, yellow jaundice, certain upper-abdominal pain and cancer, and inflammation of the bile ducts or pancreas.
The procedure involves injecting dye into the bile and pancreatic ducts using a flexible
video endoscope. The video endoscope has a tiny, optically sensitive computer chip at the end that transmits electronic signals up the scope to a computer image that is displayed for viewing by the physician on a large video screen. Other instruments can be passed through the scope to perform biopsies, inject solutions or place stents to increase the capacity and flow in and through the bile ducts.
Anbari became interested in the field of gastroenterology while conducting
research at University of Michigan’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Ann Arbor, Mich. In addition to his training in gastroenterology, he is the only physician in the Upper Cumberland who has completed a fellowship in hepatology and liver transplantation.
He earned his medical degree from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. Upon successfully completing his Foreign Medical Graduate Examination in Medical Sciences, he completed an externship at the Division of Nephrology at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago.
Anbari completed his internship in internal medicine at Wright State University in Dayton,
Ohio, while earning a research elective in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Michigan. His residency was also completed at Wright State.
He went on to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at Saint Louis University, followed by a fellowship in hepatology and liver transplantation. Anbari has authored and participated in writing almost a dozen research articles covering a wide range of topics.
He has been practicing in the Upper Cumberland for seven years, and joined the staff at Cookeville Regional in 2008.
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The Tennessee program, which is a national and international role model, is available to all businesses, educational institutions, health care organizations, government agencies and other nonprofit entities. Melanie Hendricks, vice president of global quality at Cummins Filtration, serves as chair of the 2008 Board of Directors.
There is no limit to the number of awards presented annually. Recipients of TNCPE’s Excellence Award are outstanding examples of high performance organizations, exhibiting processes that serve as role models for others. These organizations must demonstrate management excellence with superior results over time, which are directly attributable to a systematic, well-deployed improvement approach and a robust management system.
“The businesses, schools, hospitals and nonprofits that use the Criteria for Performance Excellence are setting themselves
up for success, period,” said TNCPE President Katie Rawls. “With the TNCPE program as their guide, these winners are developing the infrastructure they need to weather any storm. I am delighted with what they’ve accomplished, and I encourage them to keep going.”
Since TNCPE’s creation in 1993, more than 1,080 organizations have progressed through one or more levels of achievement. A Board of Examiners made up of approximately 200 experts in business, education, health care and government assessed this year’s applicants in seven categories: leadership; strategic planning; customer and market focus; measurement, analysis and knowledge management; workforce focus; process management; and results.
For more information on the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence, call 800-453-6474 or e-mail [email protected].
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The Foundation at Cookeville Regional Medical Center has established an endowment program, working to help patients and to provide needed facilities and equipment for the regional health care center.
“The endowment program will make sure the Foundation is viable in the future to help those in need and make sure we have the best facilities and equipment for our hospital,” said Bobby Davis, president of the Foundation board of directors.
The board designed the endowment so that only the interest proceeds would be used to fund the Foundation’s mission of supporting the health care needs of the community.
Gary Curto, executive director of the Foundation, explained that 25 percent of funds in the unrestricted fund would be transferred to a restricted endowment at the end of each fiscal year, where only the interest income would be available for use.
Curto said $50,000 had been set aside to establish the endowment. Those funds would be used to purchase two certificates of deposit. Interest will be reinvested while the endowment is growing.
The Foundation was formed in April 2005, and Curto was hired in August 2006 to lead fundraising efforts. Hospital employees have pledged more than $300,000 through payroll deductions to support the Foundation and its goals. Most recently, a Grateful Patient Campaign. The Grateful Patient Campaign sends information to former patients of CRMC along with response cards. The Foundation has also held informational sessions on estate
planning, which allows donors to leave a portion of their estate to a nonprofit entity such as the Foundation.
There are a number of funds, including the Cancer Care Fund and Caring Hands Fund. Both provide short-term financial assistance to patients who are having trouble affording vital medications or need gas vouchers to get to the hospital for treatment.
The social workers at CRMC who manage the distribution of funds also work with the patients to help them enroll in assistance programs they may qualify for, such as TennCare or Social Security disability programs.
Other designated funds include the auxiliary fund, employee assistance fund, the heart fund, the Susan G. Komen Fund for breast cancer awareness and education, the Larry Nunn Memorial Fund to assist in establishing and supporting a mental health care program, the Tree of Life Fund to assist the obstetrics department and the Kaye Brown Martin Fund for grief counseling for children who have lost a parent.
Through November 2008, $1.4 million in funds had been pledged to the Foundation, with $700,000 collected. Those donations have assisted more than 400 patients and their families.
The Foundation also works with other community groups to support hospital initiatives and programs, such as the Master Gardeners, who created the Healing Garden at the new cancer center, and the Cumberland Art Society, whose artists are donating works for the new facility. n
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CBJ: In this time of increasingly bad economic news, PSB has opened new locations, including your financial center in Cookeville. What gives you the confidence to do this?
Rains: Progressive Savings Bank has had a vision since 1980 to incorporate banking, insurance, investments and wealth management into a one-stop financial center. “Convenience without compromise” is the watchword that has guided our decision to offer a full array of financial products and services. This model was my father’s dream and he began working toward it in 1980 when he helped start the institution that today is known as Progressive Savings Bank. It started falling into place with the introduction of our first Financial Center in Crossville and then continued on with our Financial Center in Jamestown, which opened in 2003. It has really culminated with the opening of this Cookeville office. We have had a basic, fundamentally sound strategic plan that incorporates sound banking practices and measured growth which has allowed us to weather economic down-turns in the past as well as in this current turmoil.
The Rains Agency began in 1927 and has been providing insurance protection all across the Upper Cumberland for many years. Likewise, the Bank has been privileged to serve customers in Cookeville and Putnam County throughout its 30-year history. We’ve had a Cookeville location for three years on South Willow as
we acquired the land and built our building.
CBJ: Where are your other locations and how did you decide where to put them?
Rains: Our first branch move was to Wartburg in Morgan County more than 25 years ago. The Butcher banking debacle had left that community underserved, and it made geographic and strategic sense to branch there. The Wartburg branch is a strong source of deposit base for us.
Crossville – like Cookeville – is a larger market area for us and a place to use the business relationships and skills we had established to better serve more customers.
Homestead – Crossville was at capacity, so we branched in a location in Cumberland County that we thought saw promise for now and for the future and which serves the medical community, the Homestead community and is the only banking facility between Crossville and Pikeville going south on Hwy. 127, which is Crossville’s Main Street.
Fairfield Glade – An opportunity to offer a fully integrated palette of financial services including insurance, investments, banking and wealth management
Cookeville – The HUB of the Upper Cumberland and a must for our marketing footprint in our geographical area. We brought everything we’ve learned throughout our history and brought our experience in our other markets to bear, in what is so far, due to
steve Rains talks about Progressive Bank’s investment in u.C.
Steve Rains, president and CEO of Progressive Savings Bank, is bringing to fruition the dream of his father, the late Lyndon Rains, who began in 1980 working toward development of the institution that today is known as Progressive Savings Bank.
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the demographics, our best opportunity to employ all of our strengths.
CBJ: You use as many professionals from the region as possible for building your offices. Explain why.
Rains: By using local builders, craftsmen and artisans wherever and whenever possible, we have the added benefit of having folks who take a great deal of pride in their work. We also get to help stimulate the local economies in the towns where we have branches. This comes back in business that we generate. We know that these local craftspeople take pride in their work because they see these buildings on their way to work. Often they bring their families to view the work they are doing – both when the project is in progress and afterward as well.
We’ve used Mid-State Construction for four projects so far, and they have always done quality work and been under budget and ahead of schedule. Our relationship with Upland Design Group, our architectural firm, goes back for over 20 years, and it has been a valuable and consistent partnership for us, and we will rely on them going forward. Susan Ballard, our designer, has done a super job of translating our vision into reality in making our locations as aesthetically appealing as they are functional.
CBJ: Not only are the exteriors of the buildings attractive, the interiors are amazing. Who is your designer and what influences her choices? Your personal tastes?
Rains: We definitely have a Progressive look and feel to all of our buildings. It started with my father’s philosophy of building buildings that promote strength, professionalism and beauty but incorporate functionality and technology. He always believed that you either build something right – or not at all. We have stayed true to that philosophy and have used a Progressive “standard” on our buildings using insights from our employees and using a consistent interior designer that understands our vision.
I must give due credit to my EVP Vanessa Herren - without her this building couldn’t have happened. Likewise, John Cook, President of the Rains Agency, Wayne Cravens, director of financial services for Cravens and Co., and Marilyn Mullinix, Community President, all of whom provided valuable input on how to make this facility the best possible delivery opportunity for the quality financial services that all of our various divisions provide.
Functionality comes first, each facility is designed around the best way to serve our customer base – our customers are why we are here. Next we make it as comfortable for our employees as possible. “Is this somewhere that I want to spend my work life?” Because we want the people who work here to be happy in their jobs, they will work better and more efficiently. Then we try to make a facility that the community is proud to have, and that shows our commitment to the areas we serve. We wouldn’t build a building like this one if we were planning to sell out - we are here to stay and so we have invested in this location and this community.
CBJ: When and where did PSB start and why?
Rains: My father and mother had left this area in order to find work, and it was their wish to return home to raise me, so my father used his experience in the consumer lending business to join with my uncle in running the Rains Insurance Agency. Dad had owned the Rains Agency for a few years when he and some other local business leaders formed what was then called a Building
and Loan – kind of like Bailey’s Building and Loan in “It’s a Wonderful Life” – an institution devoted to home ownership through construction and home mortgage lending. Even then he was working toward a dream of providing integrated professional financial services – banking and insurance. And that vision has been guiding our strategy ever since and continues to do so, even as we have developed a strategic suite
of small business offerings, and evolved into commercial and business lenders, as well as home mortgage specialists.
CBJ: Are you continuing to expand? What’s next?
Rains: I’ve learned never to say “never,” but we have no specific unfulfilled branching projects at this time. See PROGRESSIVE pg.18
With approximately 100 employees in its six locations within the U.C., Progressive Savings Bank was chosen as “Best Place to Work” in the professional services category of the 2008 CBJ Ovation Awards. Upland Design Group, which creates the architectural designs for PSB locations, won the 2008 Ovation Award for “Best Overall, Professional Services.”
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Advisory services offered through Cravens & Company Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisory Company. Securities offered through, and advisory services may also be offered through, FSC Securities Corporation, an Independent Registered Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC, and a Registered SEC Investment Advisor. Not affiliated with Progressive Savings Bank, Cravens & Company Advisors, LLC or Rains Agency Inc. Investment products purchased or sold in a transaction with FSC and insurance and annuity products purchased through The Rains Agency Inc. are NOT FDIC INSURED, NO BANK GUARANTEE, MAY LOSE VALUE, NOT A DEPOSIT, and are NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY. On Oct. 3, 2008, FDIC deposit insurance temporarily increased from $100,000 to $250,000 per depositor through Dec. 31, 2009. 1080 Interstate Drive, Cookeville, TN; (931) 372-2265.
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Should an opportunity arise, however, my management team and myself would certainly evaluate it.
But now that this building project is completed, I want to turn my time and energy to developing our business plan and expanding our customer base and market share with the footprint we have established, which is, basically, the Upper Cumberland region.
While you never stand still – you are always moving – either forward or backward – our plan is to take the next couple of years and nurture and grow our business. We have the people, the products and the locations to allow us to as much as double our size without any added brick and mortar. We want to grow our Internet presence as well. We are always looking forward and trying to see what is up ahead for us. We are constantly pushing to stay ahead of the curve. We want to use the latest technology to its fullest potential to serve an ever changing and advancing technologically savvy customer base.
CBJ: Tell me about the influence of your father in your life, professionally and personally, that has helped propel you to these new heights for your business.
Rains: I had the great pleasure and privilege of working very closely with my dad for about the first 15 years of my professional life. I had the utmost respect for his vision and acumen. Dad was certainly no techie, but he developed a healthy respect for the benefit of technology, that I think was somewhat visionary and ahead of his
PRoGREssiVE From page 17
Mid-State Construction, Upland Design Group, Carwile Mechanical, interior designer Susan Ballard of Smee-Busby, Williams Wholesale, Custom Fireplaces and More, Herren Glass and other local professionals translated into reality Progressive’s vision in making locations as aesthetically appealing as they are functional.
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time. Our commitment to the appropriate technologies of service, I believe, sets us apart from many of our peers. In many ways, I am still fulfilling plans he made but was unable to carry out because he passed much too soon. I remember driving around with him in Putnam County one day looking for locations for a one-stop financial service location. I wish he were here to see the opening of the Progressive Financial Center.
CBJ: How do your banks interact with the communities?
Rains: We are extremely proud to be a part of each community. All of our employees are encouraged to participate in community events, projects, organizations, etc. where their passion lies. Here in this community,
for example, when so many of us are Tech grads, we are often honored with opportunities to serve the University and we regularly do so. Our success lives and dies with the success of our communities where we do business. We are a true community bank owned by local people and the employees who work here.
CBJ: What about the other services you are offering? How do you expect them to go in this economy?
Rains: While 2009 is going to be a challenging year for the financial industry as well as our national economy, we will continue to do what we do best – provide safe, sound banking – insurance protection for families and businesses – and financial planning for professionals and families that will provide a level of certainty in uncertain times.
Our insurance agency had one of its best years ever in 2008, and I cannot imagine that there could be a better time than now to seek financial advice from our investment, retirement and financial advisors at Cravens and Company.
Anything else you want to say?I’m pleased and more than just a little
humbled by the kind and welcoming reception we have been given by the Putnam County business community. We will be good corporate citizens, help the tax base, employ local folks and contribute in every way we can. Now we need the good folks of Cookeville and Putnam County to come see us, tour our new facility and allow us to serve them, whether it’s with banking service, insurance, retirement or financial planning needs. It’s what we do best.
i’m pleased and more than just a little humbled by
the kind and welcoming reception we have been given
by the Putnam County business community. We will be good corporate citizens,
help the tax base, employ local folks and contribute in every
way we can. now we need the good folks of Cookeville and Putnam County to come see us, tour our new facility and
allow us to serve them...
sTEVE Rains CEO, Progressive Savings Bank
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Ginger $6.95Stir fried your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu with fresh ginger, onions, green bell peppers and champion mushrooms.
Rama $6.95Steamed choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu with peanut sauce and served on a bed of steamed spinach.
Broccoli $6.95Your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu sautéed in brown gravy sauce with broccoli.
Basil $6.95Sautéed choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu with onions, mushroom and fresh basil leaves.
Sweet & Sour $6.95Sautéed choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu in sweet and sour sauce with onions, tomatoes and pineapples.
Prik Pow $6.95Choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu stir fried with onions, green bell peppers, zucchini and fresh basil leaves.
CURRY DISH(All served with steamed Jasmine rice)
Red Curry $6.95The Thai red curry made with fresh red curry and basil blended with soothing coconut milk, bamboo shoot and green bell peppers with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
Green Curry $6.95A Thai green curry, looks can be deceiving this cool colored curry derived from Thai green. It is blended with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, green bell peppers, zucchini, basil and rhizome.
Panang Curry $6.95Your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu in a richer thicker version of red curry mixed with green bell peppers, broccoli and basil. This dish is seasoned with aromatic lemon grass and kaffir leaves.
Yellow CurryYellow curry sauce and coconut milk with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu and potatoes and onions.
Mango Curry $7.95The most popular curry dish in the house. Your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu with mangoes, tomatoes and carrots in yellow curry sauce and coconut milk.
Pineapple Curry $7.95Special red curry sauce with green bell peppers, pineapples, tomatoes and fresh basil leaves with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
NOODLE
Pad Thai $6.95The most famous Thai noodles dish. Think rice noodles pan fried with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu, egg, bean sprout, ground peanut in Chef’s special Pad Thai sauce.
Pad See You $6.95Pan fried flat rice noodles with egg and broccoli in brown sauce with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
Drunken Noodle $6.95Pan fried flat rice noodles with egg, green bell peppers, carrots and basil in Chef’s special wine sauce with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
Nina Angel Noodle $7.95Pan fried bean thread noodles with egg, bean sprout and ground peanut in famous Pad Thai sauce with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
Thai Street Noodle $7.95Wide rice noodles stir fried with egg, pineapples, tomatoes, carrots, onions and bean sprout with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
Hot & Sour Noodle $7.95Stir fried bean thread noodles with egg, basil, onions, and tomatoes in Chef’s special not & sour sauce with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
Broken Noodle $6.95Rice thin noodles stir fried with egg, bean sprout and broccoli in brown sauce with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
fRIED RICE
Thai Fried Rice $6.95Stir fried with egg, onions, tomatoes, peas and carrots with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu garnished with cucumber and scallion.
Prik Pow Fried Rice $6.95Spicy fried rice in Prik Pow sauce; dry chili pepper blended into paste with tamarind juice and simmered with coconut-palm sugar, egg, onions, green bell peppers and basil leaves with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu.
Pineapple Fried Rice $7.95Stir fried rice with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu, egg, onions, tomatoes, pineapple, raisins, roast cashew nuts and light curry powder.
Mango Fried Rice $7.95Stir fried rice with choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu egg, onions, ginger, mango, carrots and almonds.
Basil Fried Rice $6.95Stir fried rice with egg, basil, onions, and your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or tofu in homemade tomatoes sauce.
Veggie Fried Rice $6.95Stir fried rice with egg, onions and mixed vegetables.
SIDE ORDER
Peanut Sauce $1.50Jasmine Rice $1.50Plain Fried Rice $2.50Steamed Noodle $2.50Pad Thai $3.952 Choices Steamed Veggie $3.00Cucumber Sauce $1.00Shrimp Chip $3.00Extra Sauce $2.00Extra Meat $2.00 or more
M E N U
EATERY FYI
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The Park BuffetClaudia Johnson Editor-In-Chief
During 1886 and 1887 the Goodspeed Publishing Company of Nashville and Chicago issued “A History of Tennessee from the Earliest Times to the Present,” together with an historical and a biographical sketch of various counties. A total of 82 counties were recorded, but the histories of Davidson County and 12 rural counties of the Cumberland Plateau were never published. Only five counties in the CBJ coverage area were completed: Smith, DeKalb, Cannon, Warren and Trousdale. In the following, the CBJ presents facts as recorded in these histories of Cannon and Smith pertaining to commerce and industry, illustrating the changes and growth in the economy of the U.C. over the past 200 years. In upcoming CBJ editions, other communities will be presented.
Smith CountyThe town of Carthage was laid out
in1805. By 1830 it contained 700 inhabitants, eight lawyers, three doctors, one divine, 13 stores, four taverns, one grocery, two tailors, two blacksmith shops, one printing office, one tanyard, a steam grist and saw-mill.
By 1886 to serve a population of 400 there was the general store of Joseph Myer & Son, the drug, hardware and furniture store of Capt. T. P. Bridges, two groceries kept by E. B. Price and T. B. Read & Son, the wagon and blacksmith shop of W. I. Chandler, a few other mechanics’ shops, two printing presses, three hotels (the
Carthage Hotel, the McDonald Hotel and Fisher’s Hotel), four physicians (J. S. Cornwell, Frank Swope, H. M. Blair and H. C. McDonald) and two livery stables.
Dixon Springs contained three general stores, a drug store, a grocery, a saddler’s shop, a livery stable, a grist and sawmill and two hotels.
The 1804 town of Gordonsville,
named after its first merchant, John Gordon, boasted of two stores, a livery stable, a tobacco factory, some mechanics’ shops and about 175 inhabitants by 1886.
Chestnut Mound contained three stores, a cabinet shop and livery stable. Elmwood had two stores, and Rome had several business houses. Monoville, Riddleton, Stonewall, Grant, Lancaster and Middleton were post villages each containing from one to four stores each.
Cannon CountyThe first merchants of Woodbury
were Henry Trott, Jr., James J. Trott, Joseph Ramsey, Ramsey and Garrison, Parker F. Stone, Thomas C. Wood, Bates and Hume and Nathan Neeley. Henry D. McBroom continued as tavern-keeper from around 1819 until1857-58. Other early merchants were Henry Trott, Jr., Wylie & Dunkerson, Nathan Neeley and Wood & Wylie. By 1886 the town had a population of about 600, and merchants included Martin & Gribble, McFerrin & Wylie, Hoover & Mason, J.A.H. Thompson, C.P. McBroom, J.G. Smith & Bros. and E. and J.T. Stephens, dry goods and groceries; R.H. Preston, groceries; William Brewer, C.C. Broom and J.H. Thrower, drugs; Z. Dillon & Bro., saddle and harness shop; T.J. Vance, livery stable; J.H. Thrower, undertaker and furniture, and W.A. Talley, hotel.
The early physicians of Woodbury were Drs. Gowan, New, Barnes, Flowers and Tatum. In1886 physicians were Drs. Robert F. Tatum, B.F. Lester, L.B. McCreary, H.M. Hern and Dr. Barton.
1886 publication recorded business history of Cannon and smith counties LEGACY SERIES
aculturalretrospective
JosEPh R. CaRdamonE President, USFSB
Often times, the monotony of punching the clock as someone else’s employee leads to daydreams of starting a business and being your own boss. In rough economic times, those daydreams may never pass beyond imagination. “Times are tough, how could I start my own small business now?” one thinks. That’s rational thinking, but, counter-intuitively, a down economy can actually create great opportunity for budding entrepreneurs.
There are a variety of benefits to starting a small business during poor economic conditions. For starters, office rents could be lower and suppliers may cut better deals. Downturns are a great time to sign new accounts. Customers are examining every expense for ways to save, including asking eager entrepreneurs for price bids in order to replace current and expensive vendors.
An unfortunate reality of hard times is increased unemployment. But, for small business owners, this means more experienced talent is available in the marketplace, with more affordable salary requirements.
However, as you can imagine, the grass isn’t all green for entrepreneurs making a start in a down economy. It’s tough, very tough. A down economy means tighter lending standards, higher prices on energy
and food and weak consumer spending. Like those millions of entrepreneurs who started a business during the recession of the early 1990s, today’s dreamers need to ask themselves if they have the appetite for risk and fire in the belly to succeed as a small business owner. For those inspired to give entrepreneurship a go, here are some quick tips for starting a small business in poor economic conditions:
• Avoid the middle market products
and services – Even in a down economy, consumers and businesses need necessity-based products and services – office supplies, tech services, food, medical assistance, waste management, etc. Conversely, an innovative luxury item can also
be successful. Avoid the middle ground; if customers can delay purchase while times are hard or choose a less expensive alternative, that’s not the industry to be in.
• Don’t fret the big bucks – If start-up capital is an issue, consider starting a part-time business. Keeping a day job for a while can help maintain a steady income while waiting for sales from the new business venture to kick in. It’s also a smart way to work out kinks, gain industry knowledge and build a solid customer base without superfluous financial stress and pressure.
• Make equipment multitask – Technology products are getting smarter and helping people streamline. Many printers can also scan and fax. Another printer, the DYMO LabelWriter printer, both prints a variety of labels, and enables users to purchase postage online through DYMO Stamps. This enables professional looking mailings, without the commitment or expense of leasing a postage meter, all while saving trips to the post office.
• Strategize staff selection - Minimize full-time staff. Hire part-time employees. Contact the local college or university to see if they offer a formal internship program. In some states, interns can work for free or class credit only. Outsource or hire freelancers who can take
overflow work or specialty jobs. Don’t invest precious resources employing people who may be underutilized. As business grows, you can consider adding more full-time employees.
• Buy the business – Many businesses for sale are completely viable; the current owner has simply run out of time, energy or entrepreneurial passion. Although it may cost more up front, the purchase of a business can provide an existing foundation and income stream - ready to be nurtured and advanced to a higher business level.
Anytime can be the right time to launch a venture if the opportunity is right. During periods of a challenging market, big companies suddenly don’t take any risks; they retrench and bunker down. In contrast, entrepreneurial start-ups, small and agile, are out reinventing models. Great ideas, some savvy business sense and a passion for self-employment can overcome any type of economy. Good luck!
Joseph R. Cardamone is president of the United States Federation of Small Businesses (USFSB). Founded in 1983 by small business owners, USFSB advocates for the rights and interests of small businesses and the self-employed. Their mission is to help their members grow and prosper by joining together and effectively promote small business interests before local, state and federal lawmakers.
despite what you may think, starting your own business in a recession offers opportunities
a down economy means tighter lending standards,
higher prices on energy and food and weak consumer
spending. like those millions of entrepreneurs who started
a business during the recession of the early 1990s, today’s dreamers need to ask themselves if they have the appetite for risk and fire in the belly to succeed as a
small business owner.
The Smith County Courthouse, less than a decade old when Goodspeed’s History of Smith County was compiled, was the centerpiece of the community’s retail activity. However, several other Smith County towns contained thriving retail, lodging, mills or manufacturing facilities.
This vintage photo of Woodbury in 1870 shows a wooden bridge crossing Stone’s River, leading into the retail district.
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Claudia Johnson Editor-In-Chief
2011: Trendspotting for the Next Decade
Understanding trends is a prerequisite for business success – or even survival. Or as media and marketing guru Richard Laermer puts it: “Define trends now and
stay alert or have the person who replaces you do it for ‘ya!”
In “2011: Trendspotting for the Next Decade,” Laermer, who has captivated advertisers, marketers, entrepreneurs, and PR devotees with his uncanny ability to spot the Next Big, explores the major trends that will affect businesspeople in the year 2011 and beyond. He shows readers how to think like futurists and create and influence what is coming.
The book is loaded with topics including business, media, entertainment, society, customer culture, sex, spare time and more. “2011” includes 77 short chapters based on research, forecasting, hunches and insider data. The book is fun and fulfilling down to the
layout, which includes bullets, lists, thought-bubbles, icons, outrageous moments and footnotes right next to the sentences themselves. As changes in trends are always afoot, there is a wholly up-to-the-minute destination, www.Laermer.com, where readers will be able to find daily updates on news, trends, thoughts and impolitic asides to giggle with and add their takes.
Waiting on the bedside table...
• Real World Management Strategies that Work, featuring CBJ columnist Greg Maciolek• Riches in Niches, How to Make it Big in a Small Market, by Susan Friedman• Doing Good even Better, How to be an Effective Board member of a • Non-profit Organization, by Edgar Stoesz, Former Chair of Habitat for Humanity International• 151 Quick Ideas for Advertising on a Shoestring, Jean Joachim• Raise the Bottom, How to Keep Secret Alcoholics from Damaging Your Business, Arthur M. Jackson• Lower your Taxes, Wealth Building and Tax Reduction Secrets from and IRS Insider, Sandy Botkin, CPA, Esq.• Creative Vibrant Public Spaces: Streetscape Design in Commercial and Historic District, Ned Crankshaw.
What the Editor is reading... The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development determined that Tennessee’s unemployment rate for December was 7.9 percent, up 0.9 percentage point from the November rate of 7.0 percent. The December rate a year ago was 5.0. The national unemployment rate for December 2008 was 7.2 percent, up from the November rate of 6.8.
“December is a month that normally has increased employment because of the holidays. In 2008, however, we saw a 15,400 job loss from November to December when we would have expected a gain,” said TDLWD Commissioner James Neeley. “While losses in manufacturing have not been unusual for the past 10 years, we are now seeing the effect of the poor economy across most major Tennessee industries.” Year-to-year figures showed construction declining 5,600 jobs and the service-providing sector down 38,800 jobs.
November-to-December job gains
occurred in sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores, increasing by 1,300; health care and social assistance added 1,200 jobs; general merchandise stores increased by 1,100; and professional, scientific, and technical services increased by 1,100. Declines included mining and construction, losing 5,000 jobs; administrative, support and waste services lost 4,600; and manufacturing decreased by 4,000.
From December 2007 to December 2008, educational and health services added 6,300 jobs; local government employment increased by 1,500; management of companies and enterprises increased by 500; and telecommunications added 500 jobs. Decreases were in manufacturing, down by 20,100; trade, transportation and utilities lost 17,300; and professional and business services lost 15,000 jobs.
Individual county rates were not released by CBJ press deadline.
unemployment rate rises at end of 2008
taxchangesforbusinessespostedatwww.irs.gov• Certain income and expenses related to qualified timber property are no longer eligible in determining your net operating
loss (NOL).• Section 179 deduction limits have increased, depreciation limits on certain electric vehicles have changed and the
special depreciation allowance has changed for certain New York Liberty Zone property.• For tax years beginning in 2007, 2008 or 2009, the percentage used to figure the domestic production activities
deduction increases to 6 percent.• Policyholders owning one or more employer-owned life insurance contracts may have to file a report.• An employer providing a passenger automobile for the first time for personal use by an employee may use special rules
for determining the value of the personal use.• There are new regulations on reporting requirements for amounts deferred under a nonqualified deferred compensation
plan.• The monthly limitation on qualified transportation fringe benefit exclusion amounts has increased.• There are several changes affecting S-corporations including self-employed health insurance deduction partners and
more-than-2 percent shareholders .• The maximum amount of net earnings subject to the social security part of the self-employment tax has increased.• The maximum amount of wages subject to the social security tax and Medicare tax has increased for 2007 and 2008.• The standard mileage rate for business use of your vehicle, medical and move- related use and charitable use has
increased for 2008.• The work opportunity credit has been extended to cover individuals who begin work before Sept. 1, 2011. The qualified
veterans group and high-risk youth groups have been expanded.
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PRiVATE iNSTRUCTiON/TUTORiNGPAINT A FINISHED PAINTING in two lessons (ready to frame) with local artist, Sandy Darrow. Step-by-step instructions. Acrylic or watercolor. More information call 931-858-4776.
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VOCATiONAL/TRADE SChOOLSACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for all programs. Immediate openings in Business, Masonry, Building Construction, Drafting, Electronics. Registering for Surgical Technology and day/night Practical Nursing. TN Technology Center Crossville. www.ttcc.edu.
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CLASSIFIEDSLAKEFRONT LIVING SUNSET MARINA on Dale Hollow Lake has Lakefront Cottages for lease on a seasonal (April-October) basis. Inquire in person only. www.sunsetmarina.com.
NEW PROFESSIONAL AND MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE for lease. 1200 SF to 4900 SF.† Maple Grove Plaza, Genesis Road, Crossville. Call 931-265-3919 for lease terms.
LOG CABINS FOR RENT bordering The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Fentress County. Visit www.laurelfork.com email [email protected] or call 423-286-5135.
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Warehouse/Office Space for Lease or Lease purchase ñ This warehouse is a state-of-the-art design that offers 26,000+ SFsq ft ñ including a separate show room, 2 offices, and 1 bathroom. The warehouse features 4 tractor trailer loading spaces, 15 all-concrete and steel bay areas, and a state approved truck scales for inspections. Also located on the property are two other buildings offering an additional 2000 SFsq ft. Buildings sit on 13+ acres of land which is zoned for commercial use. It is conveniently located off of I-40 and Hwy. 111 South which is ideal for any type of distribution center. Lease agreements can be made by month, year or lease purchase. Owner will finance at a low interest rate pending a small down payment. Please call 931-261-2315 to make an appointment to tour the establishment.
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ENHANCE YOUR BUSINESS or home with live interior plants. Dr. Your Plants offers design, installation, weekly maintenance, and for your home, vacation plant care. Free Consultation. Call Mark at Dr. Your Plants, 931-252-4180.
GRANDVIEW MOUNTAIN COTTAGES. Romantic holidays, family retreats. Private cottages with B&B amenities on 145 ac on the Cumberland Plateau. Elegant country-style furnishings, fully equipped kitchens, private hot tubs, mountain farm views, gas & wood burning fireplaces, spa robes, Hi-Def Direct TV, welcome baskets and much more. Our popular ìBiscuits & Jam Picnics,î homemade pizzas & country breads delivered to your cottage or breakfast with us at our 1800ís farmhouse. Pet friendly. Secluded spring fed fish pond. Major credit cards accepted. 423-365-4412 “http://www.grandviewmountaincottages.com” www.grandviewmountaincottages.com
PALLETS/CRATING/BOXES–Let us handle your pallet needs: design, build, sell, source, buy, Heat-Treat, deliver. Free quotes. D. M. Nichols, regional sales manager (615) 563-3052 or [email protected].
TRADER BOB’S CONSIGNMENT SHOP. Buy, sell, trade. Now open Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3. 229 W. Stevens St. 931-854-1077.
COMMERCiAL/iNDUSTRiAL PROPERTY
FOR SALEINDUSTRIAL PROPERTY FOR SALE. Over 220,000 SF brick building. Good shape. 15 acres. 300+ paved parking spaces. RR spur possible. Numerous commercial/industrial possibilities. McMinnville. Inquire: 931-473-6689.
MURFREESBORO NEW RETAIL/OFFICE SPACE for lease. 1990 Old Fort Parkway. Excellent visibility. Call 931-473-6689 (Amie or Gordon Jr.) for lease rates and availability.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE OR LEASE. New brick building near Cookeville Depot. 11 & 13 North Oak St. / 2,300 SF ea. Inquire: 931-858-2511.
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT & BED & BREAKFAST potential w/exceptional 44-acre, 2,800 SF custom home, Hwy. 111 Spencer, $899,000. Fall Creek Falls Real Estate & Development Co., LLC 423-881-5566.
DISCOVER COMMERCIAL AND INVESTMENT PROPERTIES across east and middle Tennessee. www.CommercialGuide.org. See upcoming auctions at www.RealEstateandAuctions.com. Services of Homes & Land.
I HAVE CLIENTS LOOKING FOR PROPERTY IN YOUR AREA. Commercial, Residential, or Acreage. Call me! There’s always “Hope“ @ Bean & Associates, Inc. 931-456-2888 or email me at [email protected].
LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY? Contact Matthew Whitten @ Bean & Associates, Inc. 931-456-2888, 931-200-9872 or email me at [email protected].
OPERATING CAMPGROUND. TWO HOMES, GARAGE/WOOD SHOP. Located in Granville. Call 931-653-4439 or see www.maplegrovecampground.com. Serious inquiries only please.
MCMINNVILLE - 5,000 SF BUILDING. 4.49 Acres. Immaculate - move in-ready. Suitable for many uses. Keller Williams Realty - Judith Hancock 931-808-8521.
HISTORICAL HOME ZONED COMMERCIAL. Completely remodeled. Near Chamber of Commerce and Regional Hospital. Priced under appraisal. Call 931-498-3541 or 931-520-6463.
NEAR THE NEW FOOD CITY, 5mi NE I-40 Exit 322. 4695 Peavine Rd, Crossville. 9112 sf. Call Pam Fountain, Century 21 Fountain Realty LLC, 888-824-2121. $1,295.000. MLS #628947..
EXC. LOCATION FOR COMMERCIAL business. 11+/- ac. Exc. traffic count! Ready for developer. Crossville. Call Pat Usher, Century 21 Fountain Realty LLC, 888-824-2121. $899,000. MLS #601119.
GREAT LOCATION! MAIN ST (Hwy 127) & Old Jamestown Hwy. Crossville. Priced to sell! Pam Fountain, Century 21 Fountain Realty LLC, 888-824-2121. $499,000. MLS #628902.
12 AC. LEVEL/CLEARED, comm./industrial. Crossville, near WalMart. All utilities available. Possible divide. Call Pat Usher, Century 21 Fountain Realty LLC, 888-824-2121. $1,850,000. MLS #621701.
CORNER 101 & MAIN ST. Crossville. Fantastic opportunity. Proposed plans for development on file. Call Pam Fountain, Century 21 Fountain Realty LLC. 888-824-2121. $575,000. MLS #582823.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Miller Bypass, Crossville. First time offered for sale. Unlimited potential. Call Pam Fountain, Century 21 Fountain Realty LLC, 888-824-2121. $499,000. MLS #603490..
96 AWESOME ACRES of the most desired property in the SE US! Located between Crossville & Sparta. Homesites/resort/B&B. Call Rachel Schimelpfenig, Century 21 Fountain Realty LLC, 888-824-2121. $1,399,000. MLS #522601.
FOR RENTREMODELED OFFICE +/- 1,750 SF. across from Justice Center. Reception, lobby, public/private restrooms, kitchenette, four private offices. Will negotiate terms. Falcon Realty 931-528-2158.
BALLROOM, LATIN & SWING Dancing. Feel Confident at your next party or event. Private or group lessons. Contact Piper Landis @931-319-6000.
WRITING, EDITING AND RESEARCH services. Over 28 years of writing ads, brochures, web content, article. You name it. Contact Hal @ 931-644-1031 or [email protected].
UPLANDS RETIREMENT VILLAGE For people who value simplicity and purposeful living. We’re not just a place to live but a way of living. www.UplandsVillage.com / 931-277-3518
Tennessee grown ornamental trees and shrubs in containers. Wholesale. Crape Myrtle, Japanese Maples, Leyland Cypress, natives. Consulting. Morrison, TN. Visit “http://www.greenvillageplants.com for plant list. 931-635-2057.
RONNIE WALLER, WALLER SIGNS 185 Pearl Ln. Lafayette, TN 37083 (615)666-3585 County: Macon [email protected] http://www.wallersigns.com.
MiSCELLANEOUS
LESLIE TOWN CENTRE: The perfect place for your perfect event! Conference or banquet - Debi Smith, Special Events Coordinator, can help you make it a success! 931-526-2211.
AFFORDABLE LUXURIOUS COSMETIC ALTERNATIVE to the infomercials. Pure mineral make-up only at: Kiss and Makeup, 410 E Spring St., Cookeville, TN, (931) 265-3525.
UNIQUE HANDMADE FLAMEWORKED GLASS BEADS for sale. Visit my website at: www.daphnehess.com or [email protected] for more information.
MAPLE GROVE CAMPGROUND with a large in-ground swimming pool that is also open to the public. For more information, visit www.maplegrovecampground.com or call (931-)653-4486.
FALL CREEK FALLS BED AND BREAKFAST and Cabin. Full Breakfast, Hot Tub, Whirlpools, Close to Waterfalls, Reasonable rates, Beautiful Cabin Rental for two. 423-881-5494, www.fallcreekfalls.com.
PICTORIAL HISTORY OF PUTNAM COUNTY by Mary Hopson available from Trademark Printing at 50% off! $33 including tax. Shipping $5 additional within US. 931-520-3421.
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE & KEEP SMILING! Renee, new location, Full Circle Awareness Hypnosis Center, 1615 Brown Ave, Unit 10, Cookeville, TN 38501, Renee Johnson C.Ht @ www.myspace.com/hypnotalker new website: fullcircleawareness.net, Gift shop open: M-S 10am – 7pm.
BOWMAN’S PARTS, City Auto Parts, Gainesboro, TN. Hydraulic assemblies made on site. 931-268-0260. Open 6-1/2 days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TO LOSE WEIGHT THE SLIM and Healthy Weigh call Slim & Healthy Solutions @ 931-854-1015. Or stop into 109 S. Broad St. for your free consultation!
BUCKAROO’S GRILL, 572 W. Broad St., Cookeville. Phone: 931-372-9050. Serving BBQ, breakfast, daily lunch specials, steaks, and all you can eat seafood on Friday nights.
WILDWOOD CONCEPTS. Handcrafted customer cabinets for homes or commercial settings, antique restoration, furniture repair. Free estimates. No job too big or too small. 931-200-5451.
WILDWOOD CATERING. Serving your lunch or dinner favorites. Customize your menu to satisfy your staff or clients’ appetites. Call for free consultation. 931-707-0736.
WILDWOOD STABLES. Great fun for everyone! Trail rides. Hay rides. Family or corporate outings. Come enjoy a s’mores by the bon fire! For reservations: 931-484-3733.
VACATION CABIN RENTALS. Come stay for a quiet weekend or a week of vacation solitude. Stay two nights get third free. Cumberlandplateauretreat.com. 217-638-5028.
COMMERCiAL/iNDUSTRiAL EQUiPMENT/SUPPLiES
USED STEELCASE SERIES 9000 office partitions, desks, files, shelves, etc. for a fraction of new cost. Approx 50 workstations. Call Ray at 931-456-7885 or 931-260-2052.
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