BREAKING NEWS: Group aims to put package stores on ballot in Cookeville
Gainesboro and Spencer have had it. Baxter and Gordonsville just got it. Should Cookeville get it?
That’s the question a group of citizens are asking about possibly putting a package ... click here to read more
'Sin tax' structure raises concerns for U.C. distributors
Governments have traditionally been able to sustain their operating funds by collecting additional taxes on those items most folks will just keep on buying regardless of recessions or economic downtur... click here to read moreFinancial overhaul places regulatory burden on community banks
With the House and Senate versions of a financial reform bill being combined to create the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on June 25, community banks across the country see ... click here to read more‘Green’ industry looks to add jobs in Overton
HEFT Industries Inc., a start-up electric power plant company out of Colorado, has given Livingston and Overton County officials a letter of intent announcing their selection of Livingston for the cor... click here to read moreU.C. ahead of the curve on state sales tax collections
The latest retail sales tax collection figures show an upward trend across the Upper Cumberland, albeit a slower rate than in past months. For month-over-month collections in June, the region’s ... click here to read moreRoane State receives $2.86 million grant for high-tech job training
Roane State Community College has received a $2.86 million federal grant that will support educating workers in advanced materials technician-level training &n... click here to read moreStatewide sales tax holiday set for Aug. 6-8
Tennessee’s fifth annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 6, and continuing through Sunday, Aug. 8. The Department of Revenue is reminding Tennessee shoppers that during these ... click here to read more
Woodbury town square completes renovation project
The courthouse square in Woodbury recently received extensive renovations as part of a Tennessee Department of Transportation enhancement grant. The $800,000 project focused primarily on replacing the... click here to read moreBizBuzz – August
Local gubernatorial debate plannedCOOKEVILLE – A town-hall style gubernatorial debate has been scheduled for Sept. 14 at 7 pm at Tennessee Tech University’s ... click here to read more
Horner Family – Hooper, Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home: Providing comfort and service
At Hooper, Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home, doing business is all about keeping it in the family. Owners David and Jill Horner have established a family-or... click here to read moreVan Buren Chamber receives funds for downtown location
The Greater Van Buren County-Spencer Chamber of Commerce was recently named the recipient of a federal investment for the purchase and renovation of a building on the historic courthouse square. Th... click here to read more
$750k grant moves Airport Industrial Park forward
White County and the Highlands region has just moved another step toward the creation of additional jobs with the recently approved $750,000 PILOT Program Fast Track Infrastructure Program grant fr... click here to read more
Economic downturn changes Americans' attitude toward debt
After years of amassing higher levels of unsecured debt, many Americans have decided it’s time to stop paying high interest rates and get their financial houses in order. One option recommended ... click here to read moreDr. Christine K. Pham – Obstetrics and gynecology: Making the move to the friendliest place on Earth
If you wave to Dr. Christine Pham as you’re driving around town, don’t take offense if she doesn’t respond right away. She’s just not used to it.“When I first got he... click here to read more
Entrepreneurial brothers tap a new market in U.C.
A love for business – and beer – is ingrained in brothers Don and Dave Sergio. The brothers have recently opened Calfkiller Brewing Company in their hometown of Sparta, and are set to begi... click here to read moreNew Business Licenses – August
MACON COUNTY(from the office of County Clerk James Howser)
B and C Services
411 Stevens Circle
Lafayette, TN 37083
Comprehensive Cu... click here to read more
Annual Ovation Awards ‘proof positive’ of success
There’s nothing quite as nice as being able to deliver good news, and this edition of the Cumberland Business Journal is chock full of it. We have the distinct honor of recognizing dozens of ... click here to read more
Ovation Awards: Excellence in Business Leadership
Honoring business owners, managers, education facilities and other key leaders for their foresight, management skills, training and overall success.
Ovation Awards: Spirit of Entrepreneurship
Honoring individuals who have made something from nothing, who have withstood the test of time and/or carved out a unique business model where none previously exist... click here to read moreOvation Awards: Excellence in Governmental Leadership
Honoring elected/appointed officials and their respective offices/entities for their overall commitment and service to promoting a strong business and economic environment in the Upper Cumberla... click here to read more
Ovation Awards: Excellence in Manufacturing
Honoring innovation, environmental stewardship, quality work environments, corporate philanthropy/citizenship, and consistent or extraordinary growth.
Norcomclick here to read more
Ovation Awards: Best Individual/Corporate Citizen (Philanthropy)
Honoring leaders who have helped pave the way through their generosity, donations or other volunteer activities.
Chuck Sparks, BB&T-Legge Insurance Agenc... click here to read more
Ovation Awards: Excellence in Professional Services
Honoring professionals who serve the Upper Cumberland well, from accountants and lawyers to plumbers and doctors.
Larry Taylor, UBS
Putnam Countyclick here to read more
Ovation Awards: Favorite Restaurant
Honoring Upper Cumberland-area restaurants for consistent service, food quality and/or unique dining experiences.
Tim... click here to read more
Ovation Awards: Favorite Retail Establishment
Honoring the various retail outlets in the Upper Cumberland for customer service, varied or unique product selection, convenience and overall value to the community.
Ovation Awards: Exellence in Tourism Promotion
Honoring an effective or unique promotion of tourism related to economic development in a community or the Upper Cumberland region.
Alliance for the C... click here to read more
Biz Buzz – July
Fox appointed to Tennessee Medical Association committee
COOKEVILLE – Dr. Eric Fox has recently been reappointed to serve on the Insurance Issues Committee of the Ten... click here to read more
Blue Coast Burrito coming to Cookeville
Mexican food lovers will be salivating about the newest restaurant on its way to Cookeville.Blue Coast Burrito, based in Brentwood, has announced plans ... click here to read more
VW supplier invests in Warren County
Warren County’s Mountain View Industrial Park will soon be home to a new distribution center for a Volkswagen supplier, bringing 118 jobs and a $7.5 million investment to the county.click here to read more
U.C. economy shows dramatic improvement in April
The economic wellbeing of counties across the Upper Cumberland are seeing signs of significant improvement, according to recently released sales tax revenue collection data. Collections for the region... click here to read moreMJF Media expands, adds jobs in Algood
MJF Media, a Putnam County-based media distribution company, recently relocated a second distribution facility from Ontario, Canada to Algood, immediately ... click here to read moreU.C. real estate, construction contracts show recent gains
Sales in the real estate and construction sectors across the region have grown by leaps and bounds in recent months, suggesting the beginning of an upward trend for the economy as a whole.Robbin ... click here to read more
Workers’ comp policies to undergo changes
Employers across the Upper Cumberland should be aware of several changes made to workers’ compensation policies in the state legislature. Included among these changes are modifications to existi... click here to read moreDavis Draper – REI & Youth soccer coach – Outstanding in his Fields
Davis Draper is used to dealing with the idea of very important information, and depending on what time of day it is, he’s either helping people protect it or giving it out freely. That&rsquo... click here to read more
New Business Licenses – July
MACON COUNTY(from the office of County Clerk James Howser)
Joey Dyer Remodeling
737 Morgan Road
Lafayette, TN 37083
Dr. Greg Roberts – Orthopedic surgeon with CRMC and Upper Cumberland Orthopedic Surgery
Ask any mechanic or repair man, and they’ll tell you that having the right tool for the right job can mean all the difference in the world. The same can be said for knee replacement surgery.<... click here to read more
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Hospital officials set to tackle challenges in reform bill
Every aspect of health coverage in America has come under intense scrutiny since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March. In addition to its obvious effects on businesse... click here to read moreU.C. businesses see uptick in economy
Based on recent trends of increased business, expansion and job creation, many businesses across the Upper Cumberland appear to be indicating the region’s turn toward positive economic growth. A... click here to read moreEducation reform to better prepare Tennessee’s work force
The passage of two education reform bills in a special legislative session earlier this year, coupled with Tennessee’s acquisition of the federal Race to the Top Grant in March, have positioned ... click here to read moreCumberland Kia comes under new ownership
The auto dealership formerly known as Cookeville Kia came under new ownership in April and is now Cumberland Kia, joining Cumberland Auto Group under owne... click here to read moreMorrison Bridgestone plant celebrates milestone, learning pavilion
Bridgestone-Firestone’s Morrison facility, part of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, marked a milestone on May 12 as it celebrated its ... click here to read more
Flooding dampens commerce for Upper Cumberland retailers
The recent outbreak of storms and severe flooding has brought many businesses in the Upper Cumberland to a standstill, leaving owners and employees to pick up the pieces. Flooding in Clay, DeKalb, Jac... click here to read moreFloods, insurance policies cover many U.C. business owners
Record-breaking floods across the state of Tennessee have put a severe economic strain on many residents and businesses of the Upper Cumberland. But for many affected by flood damage, the reality echo... click here to read moreLinde RSS named regional medical gas distributor
Linde RSS, a medical gas warehouse in Livingston, was recently selected to be a regional distribution center for LifeGas loca... click here to read moreDr. Timothy Powell – Focusing On Healing
Physicians and surgeons face a daunting task in today’s society. Not only are they responsible for the health care of their community, but many are also businesspeople who operate their own prac... click here to read moreLarry and Tim Funderburk – Success is Golden
McDonald’s franchisee Tim Funderburk actually works for a real estate entity. Or at least that’s how he explains it.“The b... click here to read more
Crossville downtown welcomes two new businesses
Visitors to Crossville’s downtown area will notice two new retail businesses: The Screen Door and Perks Too. Both stores opened their doors recently, giving many hope that their unique offerings... click here to read moreFast Lane Fun Park opens first phase of recreation
The Fast Lane Fun Park has completed its first phase of construction and opened daily to the public on May 15. An additional phase of construction and dev... click here to read moreNew Business Licenses – June
New Business Licenses
MACON COUNTY
(from the office of County Clerk James Howser)
Five Star Investment Group LLC
... click here to read moreHealth care bill raises questions for businesses
With the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in March, businesses across the Upper Cumberland have been forced to reexamine the health coverage provisions offered to their employ... click here to read morePrepaid FDIC assessments challenge U.C. banks
Bank of Putnam County president David Williamson compares it to a group of tourists standing around a Las Vegas craps table. A couple of them step up to pla... click here to read moreLast month for Ovation nominees
Nominations are being submitted in record numbers for the third annual Ovation Awards, to be published in July.The Ovation Awards honor businesses, organizations and individuals in the Upper Cumb... click here to read more
BizBuzz – May
Gary Maxwell Insurance merges with Richardson in Gainesboro
GAINESBORO – Gary Maxwell Insurance has recently consol... click here to read more
Omega Apparel contract creates 112 jobs in Smithville
A new contract recently awarded to Omega Apparel, a military uniform manufacturer in Smithville, will provide the area with 112 additional jobs and a payroll boost estimated at $1.5 million for the fi... click here to read moreSTEM Center looks to boost area education, industry
The Millard Oakley STEM Center, housed in Tennessee Tech University’s newly completed Ray Morris Hall, will cel... click here to read moreFentress County manufacturer reopens, adds 30 jobs to area work force
Camel Manufacturing, a producer of tents for the U.S. military, reopened its Jamestown manufacturing facility in February, adding 30 new jobs to the a... click here to read moreHighlands prepares for next phase of regional strategy
As reported in last month’s CBJ, Phase I of the Highlands Initiative was deemed a “resounding” success by offic... click here to read moreCookeville Baymont makes eco-friendly imprint on Upper Cumberland
Baymont Inn and Suites of Cookeville is in the process of “going green,” having introduced a number of environmentally friendly practic... click here to read morePutnam’s December restaurant revenues higher than expected
Recent revenue reports broken down by industry present more signs that the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association football championships were a boon for Pu... click here to read moreU.C. Airport Industrial Park moves forward in White
With an eye toward the future, White County Commissioners vote to continue their investment into the Upper Cumberland Airport Industrial Park at their April meeting of the county legislative body a... click here to read more
Dave Riddell, VP of Support Services, Cookeville Regional Medical Center – Facilitating excellence
Dave Riddell, vice president of support services at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, has made a career out of helping others improve the quality of every pat... click here to read moreRegional resort project proceeds after $25 million bond authorization
CELINA – The Celina/Clay County Joint Industrial Development Board was authorized by the State of Tennessee through Commissioner Matthew Kisber, Department of Economic and Community Development,... click here to read moreDr. Mark Wathen – Sparking an interest in the electrophysiology of the heart
If you want to receive medical care from a physician who is considered one of the leaders in his profession, you’d have to go to a big metro hospital or a world-renown facility like the Mayo Cli... click here to read moreSparta chamber building receives high-resolution facelift
By Kevin Burmeister
CBJ Staff
As part of a remodeling project begun in February, officials at the Sparta-White County Chamber... click here to read more
Suit accuses Monterey Perdue plant of illegal hiring
A class action lawsuit named the Monterey Perdue Farms Inc. processing facility in its allegation that 16 Perdue plants across the nation have knowingly hired more... click here to read moreNoble and Tracy Cody – A family tradition of supplying quality
Many businesses across the Upper Cumberland have, in one way or other, depended on a single family for their supply of office necessities for over half a century. Whether from Noble Cody and his forme... click here to read moreNew Business Licenses – May
MACON COUNTY
(from the office of County Clerk James Howser)
Expressions by Melinda
2605 Celina Roa... click here to read more
Stimulus-funded projects change the face of U.C. transportation
Stimulus funds have already made their mark on the Upper Cumberland region, mostly in the form of education- and transportation-related projects.Funds were dispersed to agencies in the region beg... click here to read more
U.C. tourism benefits from ‘down’ economy
With rising gas prices and a sluggish economy, will travelers be visiting the Upper Cumberland this summer? According to Ruth Dyal, president of the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association (UCTA), the an... click here to read moreBaxter referendum shakes up several city economies
Since the passage of a referendum to allow the sale of liquor in the city limits of Baxter, local tax revenues have flourished, while the city of Gainesboro’s coffers have begun to dry up. The c... click here to read moreNorcom expansion creates jobs in Sparta
SPARTA – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber, Sparta Mayor Tommy Pedigo and White County Executive Herd Sullivan, along with leadership from the S... click here to read moreCummins, UAW reach five-year agreement
Cummins Filtration, a division of Cummins Inc., recently announced that it has reached a five-year contract agreement with United Autoworkers Local 1407, which represents employees at the company&rsqu... click here to read moreBizBuzz – April
Cumberland Medical Center to open clinic in Monterey
CROSSVILLE – Cumberland Medical Center recently announced plans to open a clinic in Monterey in the next few weeks. The Monterey... click here to read more
Crossville, Cumberland Co. selected for economic development program
The University of Tennessee Extension, the UT Institute for Public Service and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development have included Crossville and Cumberland County among th... click here to read more
Labor market study points to growth opportunities for Highlands
A recent study concluded that the Highlands area work force currently meets the needs of its employers and also holds potential for attracting new businesses to the area. The results of the assessment... click here to read moreGarry and Diane DeRossitt, owners, Garry’s Upholstery – Surfaces run deep
Garry and Diane DeRossitt, owners of Garry’s Upholstery in Cookeville, have built their business’s reputation by breathing new life into time-worn furnishings, improving pieces as much as ... click here to read moreEmployers increasingly being sued over inflexible leave policies
A number of cases are being brought across the country challenging employers’ inflexible leave policies, sometimes known as administrative separation policies, when an employee is terminated for... click here to read moreDr. Kevin Purgiel, D.O. – finds big city life with small town charm in Cookeville
It may seem cliché, but Dr. Kevin Purgiel summed up his reason for moving from Michigan to Cookeville like this: it’s the best of both worlds.“I grew up in a small town in Mich... click here to read more
Highlands completes ‘successful’ first four years
HIGHLANDS — It's official – the first four years of the Highlands Initiative have been a resounding success, setting the stage for the launch of the next four-year... click here to read more
New Business Licenses – April
MACON COUNTY(from the office of County Clerk James Howser)
Avila Drywall
1615 W. Stinson Road
We... click here to read more
WCTE programming brings tourism to Upper Cumberland
Covering the Upper Cumberland and presenting its cultural assets to local, regional and national audiences has been the goal of WCTE-TV, the PBS affiliate station of the Upper Cumberland, from its con... click here to read moreTrails projects poised to spur U.C. tourism industry
Tourism in the Upper Cumberland may be set to receive an economic boost from the implementation of several trail and corridor initiatives across the region. In addition to awaiting state designation f... click here to read moreLong Branch Lakes - country living at its best
Tucked away on nearly 5,000 acres of magnificent tamed wilderness, Long Branch Lakes, a property development and tourism destination in Van Buren County, provides visitors with a chance to experience ... click here to read moreARC Grants help facilitate tourism in Fentress, Pickett counties
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) recently awarded the Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation, in conjunction with the Friends of Cordell Hull Birthplace, a $40,000 grant, to be matched by $10,000... click here to read moreThe same priorities today as two decades past – Britt Akers, owner, Martinizing Cookeville
For some of us, looking back 20 years to see if our priorities are the same today as they were when we were 24 years old might be a little frightening. But for Britt Akers, it confirms his solid prior... click here to read moreMedical Profile: Dr. Bernadette Hee, pulmonologist, fulfilling her childhood dream at CRMC
"I always wanted to be a doctor," said Dr. Bernadette Hee, pulmonologist and one of Cookeville Regional Medical Center's newest additions to its staff of physicians. "I chose pulmonary medicine becaus... click here to read moreMotlow's Mechatronics prepares skilled workers
What do you get when combining the teachings of mechanics and electronics?According to Motlow State Community College (MSCC), the result is mechatronics, a relatively new discipline that combines... click here to read more
Playhouse continues to add value to the plateau
Paul Crabtree had no idea when he temporarily moved his family of nine to the Plateau more than 45 years ago that he would live out his days there creating a legacy in rural community theater and cont... click here to read moreU.C. region posts substantial growth for last quarter
The Upper Cumberland's economy has turned a corner, according to recently released state sales tax collection data. Showing steady improvements over the year's final quarter, the region's tax earnings... click here to read moreCookeville’s fifth interchange project forges ahead
Officials have apparently overcome an obstacle to Cookeville’s fifth interchange project by adopting resolutions committing to funding a northern connector road, if it is deemed necessary.... click here to read more
Jackson evolves from ‘kayak bum’ to successful entrepreneur
Training, preparation, mental toughness and endurance have sustained Eric Jackson in his countless outings as a professional kayaker. But as owner and co-founder of Jackson Kayak and its subsidiary Sp... click here to read moreNew Business Licenses
MACON COUNTY(from the office of County Clerk James Howser)
J&T Cutlery Co.
104 Church St.
Lafayette, TN 37083
Turn Structural Interior Inc.... click here to read more
BizBuzz
Bob Luna assumes leadership of Cookeville Chamber boardCOOKEVILLE – Outgoing Chairman Tom Lawrence will officially pass the ceremonial Cham... click here to read more
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