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Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

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Our mission is to strengthen the region by cultivating a vibrant economy and enhancing quality of life.

We had a great turnout today at our Meet the Count We had a great turnout today at our Meet the County Candidates event! 🌟

Putnam County mayoral candidates shared their vision for the future of our community and answered questions submitted by our community members. County primary candidates were also in attendance, connecting with attendees and sharing information.

As a reminder from the Putnam County Election Commission 🗳️:
• Early voting is April 15-30
• County Primary Election Day is May 5, with polls opening at 9:00 AM
• County General Election Day is August 6

They are also currently seeking poll workers for the upcoming elections. This is a paid opportunity to support the voting process in our community. Learn more and apply here: https://pollworkers.govotetn.com/

Voters are encouraged to stay informed by looking up their sample ballot, polling location, elected officials, and more through the Go Vote TN app.

Thanks to everyone who attended today, and special shout out to the Better Together podcast by Kosta Yepifantsev for sponsoring today’s event! We truly appreciate your support.
Last night, we hosted our very first Candidate Con Last night, we hosted our very first Candidate Connect! 🔵🔴

This event was designed to bring together candidates running for Putnam County Commission and community members for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection. With so many individuals stepping up to run, this event felt especially important and timely.

The strong turnout of candidates is a powerful reflection of how much our community cares about local leadership and the future of Putnam County. We are truly impressed by the level of engagement and grateful to everyone who participated!

Huge thanks to Ucar Cookeville for sponsoring the event and to the Putnam County Election Committee for being on site to help attendees determine their voting districts. We appreciate everyone who helped make this first Candidate Connect a success and look forward to continuing this opportunity in the future!
Help us congratulate our March AmBASSador of the M Help us congratulate our March AmBASSador of the Month, Grace Coffman! 🏆🐟

Grace is in her second year serving as a Chamber Ambassador and represents First National Bank. She is always willing to step in and lend a hand, and over the past two months she has truly gone above and beyond in her involvement and support.

We are grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she continues to make within our Chamber community!
When the boss is away… we still manage to blow up When the boss is away… we still manage to blow up her phone 🫣

Amy always takes care of her team, even when she’s at Disney with her family. And yes, even Adam gets a response… eventually. 😜
Today we celebrated a special moment for Monterey Today we celebrated a special moment for Monterey High School, Home of the Wildcats and the Monterey community. For the first time since 1989, the school held an Adopt-A-School ceremony to welcome new partners alongside their longtime supporter, Cumberland Container.

Joining the Wildcat family are Diana Health, Hope in Christ Fellowship, Planet Fitness, One Bank of Tennessee, Upper Cumberland Rural Health Clinic, and Vulcan Materials Company.

Through the Adopt-A-School program, these partners will support students, teachers, and staff while strengthening connections between the business community and our local schools. We appreciate each organization for stepping up to support the Monterey Wildcats! 🐾

Putnam County Schools (TN) School System
The Wildcat family just got a little bigger! 🐾 To The Wildcat family just got a little bigger! 🐾

Today we celebrated an adoption ceremony at Jere Whitson Elementary School as Cookeville Medical Clinic, El Puente,  Kainos Church, Middle Tennessee Cleaners, The Skin Guru Aesthetics, and officially joined the school through the Chamber’s Adopt-A-School program. We are so grateful for community partners who are willing to invest in our students, teachers, and staff and help make a difference throughout the school year.

We are excited to see the ways these new partnerships will encourage and support the Jere Whitson Wildcats. It is going to be a great year ahead!
☕️ Coffee Club at @holidayinncookeville We had a ☕️ Coffee Club at @holidayinncookeville

We had a wonderful turnout for our first Coffee Club of the year! It is always encouraging to see our business community show up and stay engaged.

Thank you to Holiday Inn for hosting and for the outstanding hospitality. We appreciate your partnership. 👏
Today we’re sharing a bittersweet update and an ex Today we’re sharing a bittersweet update and an exciting opportunity. After four years with the Chamber, Natalie Saxon will be stepping away as her family relocates to Ohio for her husband’s career.

Natalie has been a valued member of our team and business community, known for her energy, dedication to our members, and commitment to excellence. While we’ll miss her, we’re excited for this next chapter for her family and wish them all the best.

As we say thank you to Natalie, the Chamber is now accepting applications for a Membership Manager to join our team. This role supports our mission through networking, education, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.

If you or someone you know is interested, visit the link in our bio. 

Please join us in thanking Natalie and wishing her well in this new adventure! 💙
The 2026 Annual Meeting was ONE👏FOR👏THE👏BOOKS👏 Th The 2026 Annual Meeting was ONE👏FOR👏THE👏BOOKS👏

The room was filled with local business leaders as we celebrated the successes of 2025, recognized our Community Award winners, and marked the transition of leadership within the Chamber Board of Directors. We would like to sincerely thank everyone for joining us, and give an extra special thank you to our Co-Presenting Sponsors Ascend Federal Credit Union, Averitt, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Portobello America, Twin Lakes, and US Foods.

Want to see The Power of We in action? Our 2025 Annual Report highlights the initiatives, partnerships, and progress we achieved together this past year. View it here:
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1d3076e8d8.html

Congratulations to the 2025 Community Award Winners! 
• Large Business of the Year: ATC Automation
• Small Business of the Year: Plenty Downtown Bookshop
• Economic Impact Award: US Foods
• Franchise of the Year: Domino’s Pizza - Team Powers
• Legacy of Excellence Award: Gunnels Florist
• Nonprofit of the Year: Mustard Seed Ranch
• Workforce Development Excellence Award: Van De Voorde Services, LLC
• Ambassador of the Year: India Pennington, Ascend Federal Credit Union
✂️RIBBON CUTTING✂️ @dominos – Baxter, TN We’re t ✂️RIBBON CUTTING✂️

@dominos – Baxter, TN

We’re thrilled to welcome Domino’s to Baxter! Team Powers, led by Jon and Danielle, proudly owns and operates this location as part of their growing family of 11 Domino’s stores in the Upper Cumberland region. Recognized for excellence with multiple awards, including the prestigious Gold Franny for franchise success, the Powers family believes their success comes down to one thing: the team.

Domino’s in Baxter is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas, serving high-quality, delicious food for birthdays, game nights, lunch, or dinner. The team is excited to be part of the community and looks forward to being your go-to for every special moment!

📍 135 Fast Lane, Baxter, TN
Snow day at the Chamber ❄️ While our Chamber offi Snow day at the Chamber ❄️

While our Chamber offices are closed today, our team is still available and working remotely!

Like many of you, our work-from-home day may include kids, pets, and a little extra life in the background during calls. Thank you for your flexibility and grace as we continue supporting our Chamber members and community. 

Stay safe and warm!
What a great way to start 2026! This morning, Aver What a great way to start 2026! This morning, Avery Trace Middle School hosted the first Adopt-A-School adoption ceremony of the year, serving as a great reminder of the strong partnerships between our business community and local schools.

We were excited to welcome ATC Automation, Quirk and Wheeler, Southeast Bank, Recreational Concepts, and Swallows Insurance as ATMS’s newest adopters. These businesses are proudly “All In on Avery Trace,” and represent the very best of how our community comes together to support one another!
Today we wrapped up the year with our final Ambass Today we wrapped up the year with our final Ambassador Lunch, and it was the perfect way to celebrate an incredible group of volunteers!

Thank you to all of our Ambassadors for the time, energy, and heart you gave this year. A special shoutout to the Green Team for earning the most points and taking home top honors, and to India Pennington from Ascend Federal Credit Union for being named Ambassador of the Year for the second year in a row! We are so grateful for your leadership and dedication.

We appreciate each of you and look forward to another great year ahead ❤️🎄
When you’re the only man in the office you get pra When you’re the only man in the office you get pranked sometimes 😂  All in a days work!
🎄Last night’s Christmas Business After Hours was t 🎄Last night’s Christmas Business After Hours was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible year! Our final event of 2025 brought together so many familiar faces and new connections, and we are grateful for everyone who joined us.

A big thank you to our community banks for sponsoring and helping make this celebration possible. We also appreciate Grade A Catering, Quality Linen Service, and Sam’s Club for their contributions that helped create such a warm and festive evening.

Here’s to a wonderful year behind us and an even brighter one ahead! ✨

Bank Sponsors:
First Bank
First Freedom Bank
First Horizon Bank
First National Bank of TN
One Bank of TN
Putnam 1st Mercantile Bank
Regions Bank
SmartBank
SouthEast Bank
U.S. Bank
Wellworth Bank
Wilson Bank & Trust
Our last Signature Luncheon of the year went out w Our last Signature Luncheon of the year went out with a bang! 💥

We had nearly 200 in attendance for the State of Local Government to hear updates from our local elected officials and representatives. Here are some of the things we learned today:

⭐️Putnam County’s population continues to grow with an estimated 85,000 residents in 2025. That’s up from 72,000 in 2010!
⭐️Algood is looking at updates for Algood Park and they want to hear from you. Drop a comment and tell us what you’d love to see added!
⭐️Baxter is welcoming new growth with Anatolia Cabinet and Millwork bringing 50+ high paying jobs to the area.
⭐️Cookeville is nearly complete with many projects including the widening of South Jefferson, 2 new fire stations, and upgrades to Cane Creek Park. They are also looking for input on what you want to on the Westside in the 39 Depot Street development!
⭐️ Monterey is seeing big progress with the Nathan Walker Sports Complex nearing completion. Also, did you know Monterey has a storybook trail? You can take a stroll through town and read a locally authored book at different checkpoints!

Our community is moving full speed ahead, and we loved getting a closer look at what’s taking shape. Thank you to our sponsors Ascend Federal Credit Union and Home Caregivers for helping make this event possible!
🔴⚫️BLACK FRIDAY / SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY⚫️🔴 Blac 🔴⚫️BLACK FRIDAY / SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY⚫️🔴

Black Friday and Small Business Saturday are almost here, and we want to help spread the word about everything you have planned!

BUSINESSES: Are you offering in-store promotions, online discounts, or festive weekend events? Let our community know how they can support you by commenting below. 

SHOPPERS: Where will you be going this weekend? Where is your favorite spot to shop at? Comment below to help other shopaholics know where to visit. 

Let’s make it a big weekend for Putnam County’s small businesses!
‼️TN TECH FOOTBALL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT‼️ With a 15 ‼️TN TECH FOOTBALL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT‼️

With a 15-game winning streak in the FCS, your Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are closing in on one of the greatest seasons in program history!

Now they need YOU to pack the stands this Saturday, Nov. 22 at noon, for their final regular season home game against UT Martin. Check out this special message from Head Coach Bobby Wilder about the game and get ready to cheer in your purple and gold!

Community members can grab tickets online (link in our bio), in person at the Eblen Center ticket office, or by phone at 931-372-3940 or 931-372-3941. See you Saturday! Wings Up! 💜🦅💛
Today we proudly honor the brave men and women who Today we proudly honor the brave men and women who have served our country! 🇺🇸

Your courage and sacrifice protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce celebrates and thanks our local veterans and their families for their service.

We’re proud to live in a community that values and supports those who have given so much!
🎄It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at th 🎄It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Leslie Town Centre! 🎁

Mistletoe Market is happening today until 5:00PM with 50+ local merchants all under one roof. From unique gifts to festive décor (and even food trucks outside!), it’s the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit and check a few names off your list.
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