Union City registered nurses (left to right) Crystal Broyles and Nikki Callins stand in front of the entrance to the new location for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. The department is now located on the first floor at the west entrance of the hospital. The area is more spacious, convenient, accommodating, and comfortable for patients. This move was prompted due to continued growth and new initiatives related to education requiring computer stations and interactive classes. The first day of exercise in the new area was Monday, September 17.

Union City, Tenn., September 17, 2018

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City (BMH-UC) is now offering a new technology that could improve early detection of breast cancer. Digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3-D mammography, allows a radiologist to look for abnormalities in more areas than the 2-D mammography. 3-D mammography is especially beneficial to patients with dense breast tissue, a family history of breast cancer or women who are regularly called back for additional tests.

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In just two sessions in WestTeach, Beth McManus has already learned plenty.

Day-long programs focusing on West Tennessee agriculture and area entrepreneurship in the pilot year of the WestStar-created program have truly been enlightening for the Union City High School Spanish teacher.

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We were thrilled to celebrate two new business and the groundbreaking for Sleep Inn & MainStay Suites.

Are you celebrating a relocation, new location, or even a location remodel? We would love to have a ribbon cutting to celebrate you!

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Thursday, November 8th starting at 6 PM
Discovery Park of America

Please click HERE to reserve your seat today!

We are excited to announce that former U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 8th Congressional District, John Tanner, will be delivering our keynote speech followed by our 2018 awards presentation.

Award Nomination Qualifications:

Award Nominations Being Accepted

2018 Ambassador of the Year: Recognizing a Chamber Ambassador who is a community leader who donates his or her time to Obion County Chamber activities and events.

2018 Board Member of the Year: Presented to the board member who put forth extraordinary efforts on behalf of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce.

2018 Young Professional of the Year: Presented to a YPOC Member that works in Obion County and has showed professional success and outstanding community involvement.

2018 Business Partner of the Year: Presented to a business or organization in Obion County who has gone above and beyond to be a community partner, be it donating time, money, or resources.

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The Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI) is an annual leadership development program designed to inspire and encourage more local higher education champions, foster innovation and promote statewide collaboration. CTLI helps its future leaders better understand the current postsecondary and workforce development landscape, learn from national and statewide experts, and develop meaningful benchmarks that will help strengthen the state of higher education in Tennessee.

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Nashville, Tenn. – The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE) announced its board officers for 2018-2018. The officers were elected by the membership at TCCE’s Annual Conference held in Clarksville, TN.

Lindsay Frilling, CEO of the Obion County Chamber of Commerce was elected TCCE’s President for the 2018-2019 year. This position comes after years of service in the Chamber of Commerce and economic development field.

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We enjoyed visiting the awesome team at Sullivan Dentistry ! We got to hang with everyone and even meet their new doctor, Dr. Charley!! Sullivan Dentistry is currently accepting new patients, and did you know they are having a "September Special" going on for the month of September?! You can get whitening trays for ONLY $100!! That’s a is a savings of $200! Mention the September Special when you call, and if you see Lindsay or I out, let us show you our pearly whites thanks to our friends at Sullivan Dentistry!!
We had a great time at the beautiful afternoon at Poplar Meadows Country Club working on our putting skills! Poplar Meadows has a beautiful 9 hole course where members enjoy golf tournaments and scrambles, a swimming pool for family fun, and many other events at their club house! Thanks for letting us hang out!

We were thrilled to celebrate 2 new business, a beautiful new pavilion, and 60 years of the Obion County Fair this August!

Are you celebrating a relocation, new location, or even a location remodel? We would love to have a ribbon cutting to celebrate you!

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2nd Annual Hops and Barley Appreciation Day this Sunday August 5th from 2-4 pm!

  • Live music featuring “Grant Carr”
  • Bubble machine
  • Face painting
  • Corn hole

Don’t forget we will be giving away our famous cheeseburgers and hot dogs along with a variety of chips and cookies. This is a way for us to invite the community to come out and get together and give us a chance to say thanks for all the continued support! We will also be accepting any approve food donations that will be turned over to the Union City and Obion County school systems Backpack Program.)

Thanks in advance for you continued support!

Governor Haslam, Commission Rolfe Award ThreeStar Grants to Sixty Tennessee Counties

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced today the 60 counties that will receive ThreeStar Grants. The grants will be used for a variety of local programs addressing economic development, education and workforce development, public safety, health and efficient government. “Providing more opportunities for Tennesseans is one of our state’s main.... Read More here

Delta Leadership Institute Graduates 6 Tennessee Leaders Poised to Support Economic Development Efforts

PADUCAH, Ky. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) congratulates six new Tennessee graduates of the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy who now have the tools to support DRA’s efforts to create jobs, build communities, and improve lives across west Tennessee and the Delta region. The six graduates completed the year-long DLI Executive Academy, a training program that brings together public, private, and nonprofit-sector leaders from each of the eight states served by DRA. The program equips participants with the tools, experiences and networks that will help them create new economic opportunities in Delta communities as well as support the growth of..... Read more here.

Obion County Farmer's Market merchandise is now available! Call Lauren at the Chamber to order! Shirts are $12 and reusable bags are 1 for $3 or 2 for $5!

Jessica sells Lula Roe out of her home and recently became a member of our chamber! Each month, proceeds from her business are donated to local charities as well as organizations world wide. We are so lucky to have Jessica and her family in Obion County!

Did you know the library has a beautiful outdoor space where they hold events in the summer? There’s an amphitheater, walking track, butterfly garden, and a beautiful fountain! Head on over to their Facebook so you can stay up-to-date on all of the FUN this summer and all year round!!
A & J Savage opened in 1981 and they buy any type of scrap metal. They have an awesome operation and we had no idea all they did until our official tour from the owner, Jock Johnson!! Thanks for letting us come hang out for a bit!

Thank you to the over 75 community members that came out to hear from our 3 Obion County Mayoral Candidates! Each candidate was asked the 3 following questions before the forum:

1) In discussions with each candidate, you each expressed the need for more quality jobs in Obion County. What is your plan to fill existing job openings as well as recruiting new jobs? How would you fund this initiative?

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