Obion County, TN News

It is a pleasure to welcome you to Obion County, a county nestled in the great area of northwest Tennessee! Those who choose to build lives here will find a community rich with opportunity and hope. Taking a drive within Obion County will showcase the breathtaking scenic beauty of forested rolling hills mixed with carpets of lush green fields, leading you to a whole new experience around every corner. The quality of life here is one that we take pride in.

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The new Hampton Inn off of Highway 51 is currently under construction. The tentative opening date is September of 2021.

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According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the section of I-69 that runs alongside Discovery Park of America from a little northwest of the former Wingfoot Golf Course to Reelfoot Avenue was the first of three projects that encompass the I-69 loop around Union City.

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The City of Union City has implemented a 5-year park improvement program which includes more parking, storm drainage improvements, new pavilions, new play areas, and more.

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Harbor Freight, one of the nation's top affordable tool and accessory stores, is recently located in Union City, Tn. The store is now open and serving the area.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today 15 new Site Development Grants, totaling more than $4.6 million.

The grants are designed to help communities achieve Select Tennessee site certification and prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. The funding helps communities invest in infrastructure and engineering improvements on project-ready sites.

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We would like to wish Jerry Bailey with Union City Energy Authority a happy retirement! Jerry has been with Union City Energy Authority for 38 years.

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The Northwest Tennessee Local Food Guide Network has released the 2021 Local Food Guide. The guide is full of information on local farmer's markets, family farms, and special stories. You can pick one up at the Chamber of Commerce building anytime!

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Brooke Simmons attended the Delta Leadership Institute Session 3 in Jackson, Mississippi on June 7-11. The session theme was centered around the workforce. The class visited local community colleges and high schools to learn their best practices for workforce development in their communities.

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From your friends at Twin Oaks:
We're Moving!

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Industry Tours have been taking place in Obion County. Check it out!

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For June's Very Important Business Event, we heard from Elizabeth Pritchett with Eliz Pritchett Consulting on how to better brand your business. We learned that a brand is much more than your logo, and tips on how we can better our brands!

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Summer Series - Vine and Branch

Walking into Vine + Branch, the first thing you will notice is the fresh atmosphere – not only from the flowers but the bright and colorful hand-picked gift items you will see lining every shelf.

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Dr. Keith Carver, Lindsay Frilling, Scott Williams, and Jake Bynum recently gave a virtual tour of Discovery Park of America to the Leadership Tennessee Network.

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On Friday, June 18th, we enjoyed a day at the splash pad in Union City!

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Union City, Tennessee, June 3, 2021 – Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City received an ‘A’ grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization committed to health care quality and safety.

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"Challenges stemming from the pandemic and economic crisis were ranked as less important than long-existing rural challenges."

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