
This Month in Business: February 2026
by Ryan Egly February may be the shortest month of the year, but we definitely made the most of it here in Lawrence County! Over a

by Ryan Egly February may be the shortest month of the year, but we definitely made the most of it here in Lawrence County! Over a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAWRENCEBURG, TN — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has announced the promotion of Jantzen Kelly from Controller to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

by Ryan Egly January has come and gone, and with it, for many of us, at least a few New Year’s resolutions. One commitment I intend

by Ryan Egly Communities that win in today’s economy do two things well: they grow their own talent, and they keep that talent learning. That

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAWRENCEBURG, TENN — David Crockett State Park will welcome cyclists from across Tennessee as part of the Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT), a

For Immediate ReleaseMonday, November 10, 2025 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Steve and Sheila Frisbie as the Grand Marshals for

GRANT WILL BE USED TO PRODUCE A HISTORICAL DOCUMENTARY FILM SHOWCASING LAWRENCE COUNTY’S SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN AMERICAN HISTORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025 LAWRENCEBURG,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, October 21, 2025 Lawrenceburg, Tenn.—The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch its 2025 Loyal to Local campaign, a countywide initiative encouraging

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 2, 2025 LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. – The quiet charm and cultural richness of Lawrence County’s Amish community are capturing international attention in the

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (Oct. 2, 2025)—Local fiber broadband provider United Communications will add another county to its growing Middle Tennessee service area. Today, the company announced

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. — Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ryan Egly announced the continued growth of the Chamber’s professional staff with two new hires

Report Shows Tourism Remains a Key Economic Driver Lawrenceburg, Tenn. – Visitors to Lawrence County generated $32,356,943 in spending in 2024, representing a 7.95%increase from 2023, according to newly released data from Tourism

FOR RELEASE July 31, 2025 Lawrenceburg, TN — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the members of the 2025–2026 class of Leadership Lawrence. This year’s

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 21, 2025 LAWRENCEBURG, TN – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the promotion of Kristin Doss to the position

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 16, 2025 – Tennessee Tourism Committee (TTC) has appointed seven new members to help guide the state’s tourism strategy, Chairman Hugh Morrow, CEO

Lawrence County Resident Selected To Gain a Deeper Understanding of Tennessee’s Most Pressing Issues NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 11, 2025) – Today, Leadership Tennessee, a group committed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAWRENCEBURG, TN — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 70th Annual Lawrence County Christmas Parade, set for Saturday, December 6,

Canadian heavy construction equipment manufacturer will create 30 new jobs in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community

Lawrenceburg, TN – April 28, 2025 – The Lawrence County School System and the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the annual Work Ethic Distinction Celebration on

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn.— The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has named Chandler Rose as its new Destination Marketing Manager, leading efforts to showcase the county as

March 17, 2025 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2025 National Civics Bee® – Lawrence County Finals on Friday, March 14, at the Southern Tennessee Higher Education Center. Twenty middle

Lawrence County Among Examples of Economic Growth in Rural Tennessee Each year, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) ranks all 3,100 U.S. counties based on economic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LAWRENCE COUNTY, TN – Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as local business leaders, elected officials, and other interested residents gather at the historic Crockett Theatre

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.—The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the release of its latest Visitor’s Guide, the “Discover Tennessee’s Amish Country”. As the

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN — When Lawrence County gathers in Lawrenceburg for the Chamber’s 69th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7, a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2024 Lawrence County middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title LAWRENCEBURG, TN – The

Friday, November 1, 2024 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN—The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2024 Shop Local Campaign to promote small businesses during the holiday

Lawrenceburg, TN – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that President and CEO Ryan Egly has been recognized as one of

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone at the organization’s 75thAnniversary Celebration on Friday, October 4. More than 440 members, elected officials, and

Last week, Lawrence County proudly observed Manufacturing Week, a time to celebrate the tremendous impact of manufacturing on our community— past, present, and in the

The Lawrence County Chamber is proud to inform its members and the business community that Madi Hyde will begin her service as the organization’s Membership

LAWRENCEBURG, TN – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the promotion of Ben Barnett to the position of Director of Economic

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – August 13, 2024 – Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lawrence Class of 2024-2025 convened on August 12-13th to kick off the 33rd

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the 2024 Christmas Parade, “Christmas Through the Decades,” presented by the Lawrence County Chamber of

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 75th anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the organization. For the past seven and

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced today 15 new Site Development Grant recipients. The grants,

Lawrence County, Tennessee– The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Next Move Group to complete a comprehensive housing study and survey aimed at
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 LAWRENCEBURG, TN—The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Agriculture Committee announced the recipients of the 2024 Century Farm and

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has appointed Keeli Allen to serve as its Director of Tourism. Allen, who has been employed by the Chamber for

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 30, 2024 Lawrenceburg, TENN – Visit Lawrenceburg, the premier destination marketing organization dedicated to showcasing the vibrant culture and attractions of

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2023-2024 Leadership Lawrence County Adult & Youth Classes! Recently, these dedicated individuals completed their programs, marking the 32nd year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Flexco

February 22, 2024 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN— The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce hosted the National Civics Bee – Lawrence County Finals on Thursday, February 22 at

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN– Business Facilities, the nation’s premier publication for corporate site selection and economic development, has named Magna International’s recent project with the Tennessee Department

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) today announced that two sites have been certified through the Select Tennessee Certified Sites program.

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN—When Lawrence County gathers in Lawrenceburg for the Chamber’s 68th Annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2nd, a familiar face

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. November 14, 2023- The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly-anticipated Young Professionals Group, an initiative

Wednesday, November 14, 2023 NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Economic Development Council (TEDC) announces its board officers for 2023-2024. The officers were elected by the nominating committee at

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN—The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2023 Shop Local Campaign to support small businesses. This campaign is designed to remind residents to first consider
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2023 Lawrence County middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. — Lawrence County students will have the opportunity to compete in the National Civics Bee for

LAWRENCEBURG, Tennessee – October 10, 2023 – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is excited to join the nationwide celebration of Manufacturing Week, honoring the
Report Shows Tourism in Tennessee is Thriving LAWRENCE COUNTY, TENN. – The 2022 Economic Impact of Travel on Tennessee report reveals tourism in Lawrence County generated $28,672,000 in domestic

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – September 12, 2023 – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Lawrence Class of 2023-2024 convened on September 6th to kick off

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn.—Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Ryan Egly announced the restructuring and expansion of the organization’s professional staff. Effective today, Jantzen Kelly will begin

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – September 6, 2023 – Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lawrence Class of 2023-2024 convened on August 28th to kick off the 32nd

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce July 26 2023WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the

July 20, 2023 Magna, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, will invest $790 million, create approximately 1,300 new jobs across three Tennessee locations NASHVILLE,
July 14, 2023 LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and its members assembled Thursday night at Venue North in Lawrenceburg for their 74th Annual

July 13, 2023 Medical equipment manufacturing company to invest more than $2.5 million, create nearly 50 new jobs in Lawrenceburg NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill

LAWRENCEBURG TENN. – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce will host the 68th Annual Lawrence County Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 5:00pm

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. – Through the contributions of Southern Tennessee Regional Health System (STRHS), Kid’s Place – A Child Advocacy Center now has their Chamber Membership

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. — Through the contributions of Edwards Oil Company to The Lawrence County Economic Development Foundation, Jubilee Trading Company is now the newest member of
LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.— The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has released its Official Lawrence County Visitor’s Guide. Published as the first Visit Lawrenceburg-branded guide, this bi-annual project serves as
May 2023 completes 45 years of continuous operations at Dyna Pak Corporation in the Lawrenceburg area. For these last 45 years, Dyna Pak has remained

SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and businesses working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Leadership Lawrence County Adult & Youth Classes for completing their programs and graduating last week. Leadership Lawrence is a professional development
When Lawrence County comes together for the Chamber’s 67th Annual Christmas Parade on December 3rd, many friends, neighbors, local leaders, and business owners will see

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. — Each year, the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce sets aside a period of time to celebrate and bring awareness to various industry sectors

Lawrenceburg, TN — Parkes Lumber Co. of Lawrenceburg, TN, has been named to LBM Journal magazine’s LBM Century Club, in recognition of the family-owned company’s 126 years

by Ryan Egly, President & CEO of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – September 16, 2022 – I know you’ve heard the phrase

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – September 13, 2022 – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Lawrence Class of 2022-2023 convened on September 11th to kick off

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – August 24, 2022 – Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lawrence Class of 2022-2023 convened on August 15th to kick off the 31st
LAWRENCEBURG, TN — The Lawrence County Chamber is proud to launch Visit Lawrenceburg, a brand that will market and support the community’s hospitality and tourism
A celebrated Tennessee artist honors Lawrence County’s suffrage history in new piece. LAWRENCEBURG, TN, April 8, 2022 — Tennessee artist Megan Lingerfelt honored Lawrence County’s history

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the new ShopLawCo Community Gift Card, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun
LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – September 7, 2021 – In August, Project Coordinator, Ben Barnett was able to attend the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC). TBEDC
LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – August 23, 2021 – Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Lawrence Class of 2021-2022 convened on August 17th to kick off the 30th class

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn.— Emma Roberson has been named marketing manager for the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce. Roberson will lead all marketing and communication efforts, being

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – Radio 7 Media, LLC, parent company of Radio Stations WLX and WDXE, is proud to introduce AJ Good as the organization’s new

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn.— Local entrepreneurs Tripp & Jeanea Weigel have announced their plans to establish a permanent location for Hinie’s BBQ as part of their acquisition

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – August 5, 2021 – The “Father of Southern Gospel Music,” James D. Vaughan was honored by the State of Tennessee with a new

LAWRENCEBURG, Tennessee – Lawrence County is one of 8 communities taking part in this year’s TVA Economic Development Community Innovation Academy, a program and experience to

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Appalachian Regional Commission announced today approval of a grant in the amount of $400,000 to the City of Loretto for the Loretto
LORETTO, Tenn. – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and its members assembled Thursday Night at Keestone at Village Point in Loretto for their 72nd Annual Membership

LORETTO, Tenn.—Members of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday night for their 72nd Annual Membership Meeting bringing the business community and government officials together
LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.- The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Ben Barnett has been promoted to serve as the new economic development
HOHENWALD, Tenn. —Nashville’s Big Back Yard and South Central Tennessee Tourism Association (DBA Experience Tennessee) have joined forces in a handshake agreement to collectively market and

LEIPER’S FORK, Tenn. – Nashville’s Big Back Yard is a natural watershed area south of Music City ready to be explored. This giant playground features scenic

Applications are now being accepted for the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce’s Marketing Assistance Program. This competitive grant program will provide businesses with a 60-second
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 12, 2021 Heat transfer manufacturing company to create 45 jobs in Lawrence County Company plans to expand current facility and
Community Partners undergo training to become a Tennessee SmartStart™ Community in partnership with TNECD’s BERO Office Lawrenceburg, TN – Our community is now an official Tennessee

Located in rural southern Middle Tennessee, the Lawrence County School System’s Department of Career and Technical Education works day-in and day-out with business and industry

Nashville, TN (11/9/2020) – The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced a new collaboration with Aetna®, a CVS Health® company, and the Vanderbilt Health Affiliated
New Regional Movement Promotes Rural Quality of Life in Age of Coronavirus MOUNT PLEASANT, Tenn. — American Picker Mike Wolfe is joining leaders from 13 rural Middle

The 2020 Decennial Census has definitely been one like no other. This is the United States 24thtime to conduct the Census and the first time

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.— Did you know that for every $1.00 spent in manufacturing, $2.74 is added to the economy? Did you know that for every new

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – Chamber officials have released a new service to support business and industry throughout the community. Lawrence County’s first local jobs board, LawCoJobs.com, was launched
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, in coordination with Downtown Lawrenceburg, is seeking public input for the purpose of completing a downtown master plan. These
LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.– The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has been selected to participate in TVA’s new Remote Work Ready Pilot Program. The program, developed by

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn. – Lawrence County Executive T.R. Williams, Lawrenceburg Mayor Blake Lay and Lawrence County Chamber officials today announced that Head Down Firearms will invest $4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 16, 2020 Luna Named Lawrence County’s 2020 Citizen of the Year by Ryan Egly Members of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)’s Appalachian Leadership Institute is hosting a Facebook live roundtable discussion on the COVID-19 response across Appalachia. The discussion, moderated by Bruce Decker

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.— The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has launched applications for the 2020 Coronavirus Support Microgrant Program. These competitive microgrants will pay up to

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.— The Lawrence County Chamber announced today that Lawrence County will be participating in a 2020 Census Response Cowbell Challenge against Giles County, with

On March 30, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee issued Executive Order No. 22: An Order Directing Tennesseans to Stay Home Unless Engaging in Essential Activities

FOR BUSINESSES PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAMTitle 1 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is the Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act, which
FOR BUSINESSES GOVERNOR’S DAILY PRESS BRIEFINGSGovernor Bill Lee is holding daily press conferences at 3 p.m. CDT. Watch daily by clicking here. TENNESSEE CHAMBER DAILY

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is real. That’s why we are encouraging all businesses to prepare and stand ready to implement strategies that will protect

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.— The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Keeli Schuyler is the most recent addition to its staff. Schuyler will advance Lawrence
LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. — Loretto Telecom is proud to support Lawrence County and its business community. “We believe in supporting the great businesses we have right here in our

LORETTO, TENN. – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named Mayor Jesse E. Turner of Loretto, TN to participate in the inaugural class of the Appalachian
LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.— A popular search engine for community livability, Niche.com, recently released its 2019 Best Places report where Lawrence County received accolades for its livability.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 26, 2019 LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. – The Lawrence County School System, in partnership with the Lawrence County Education Foundation, local leadership, staff,

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN.—Earlier this week, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Tourism Commissioner Mark Ezell announced that 2018 was another record year for the state’s tourism industry. The

LAWRENCEBURG, Tenn.—The Board Chairman of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Gary Daniels announced today the promotion of Ryan Egly as the Chamber’s President &

by Ryan Egly As evidenced by the solid score of 23% on my first (and only) calculus exam, I’m not a mathematician. In college, I

by Ryan Egly It isn’t the most comfortable feeling in the world. You know…to see your heels above your head and feel the wet ground

Canadian auto supplier will invest $10 million and create nearly 180 jobs in Lawrence County Advanced Design Solutions selected Lawrenceburg for its proximity to OEMs

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN. – The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce in Lawrenceburg recently participated in TVA’s Community Livability Initiative. The new program, developed by TVA Economic

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN– Ryan Egly, Economic Development Director of the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce recently graduated from TVA’s Valley Workforce Institute. The Valley Workforce Institute,

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN—The Lawrence County School System recently partnered with the Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce and the Lawrence County Substance Abuse Coalition to celebrate more

by County Executive T.R. Williams Last week staff members from TVA were here to talk about trends and strategies in economic development and announce that

LAWRENCEBURG, TENN – Lawrence County has been designated as a Valley Sustainable Silver Community in Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) economic development program. Lawrence County recently

by Ryan Egly As a kid, I remember stomping up the creek with my Dad on blistering summer days near our Long Branch home. He