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Applications available for Leadership Brentwood Class of 2021

February 14, 2020

For immediate release Contact: Lynn Tucker, 615-771-1912 or lynn@williamsonchamber.com Applications available for Leadership Brentwood Class of 2021 BRENTWOOD, TN (February 14, 2020) — Leadership Brentwood, a program to educate Brentwood area residents and others about the city and its leadership, is accepting applications through June 12 for the Class of 2021. Prospective class members…

Announcing Youth Leadership Brentwood Class of 2020

February 7, 2020

Members of the Youth Leadership Brentwood Class of 2020 held their Closing Retreat and Graduation at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library in Brentwood on February 4. The day’s activities included leadership training, utilizing Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, facilitated by Jodi Schroer, Director of the Maryland Farms YMCA. The class was…

Tennessee Chamber of Commerce to Host “Tools to Navigate the Opioid Crisis”

February 5, 2020

Panel Discussion Co-Hosted by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Williamson, Inc. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bradley Jackson, the president & CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry, today announced a regional event focused on engaging the Middle Tennessee business community about the impact of opioid abuse. The Tennessee Chamber is partnering with the…

Financial Seminar Dinner with Brandan Chasteen

January 21, 2020

Brandan Chasteen of Edward Jones is hosting a complimentary, informational dinner at Buca di Beppo on January 28th, 2020. Brandan will be covering “Six Barriers to Investment Success: Uncovering Your Behavioral Biases” with Tom Hoyt from Franklin Templeton and would like to invite his fellow chamber members to come connect. For information and RSVP call…

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee to Host Fifth Annual Outside the Box Fundraiser with Guest Host Maneet Chauhan

January 15, 2020

Williamson County, TENN. – Support Girl Scout of Middle Tennessee (GSMIDTN) in a delicious way on February 20, 2020. Join GSMIDTN and guest host Maneet Chauhan for the fifth annual Outside the Box fundraiser presented by Lee Company at McConnell House in Franklin, Tenn. Top restaurants from Williamson County will create unique Girl Scout Cookie…

Local PR firm celebrates 25 years with rebranding

January 14, 2020

The oldest public relations firm in Williamson County started in the bonus room of a house in Redwing Meadows. Now, as it celebrates its 25th birthday, the company operates out of corporate offices, representing major brands like PGA of America, Durango Boots and Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. Mike and Tiffany Alday took the fast…

Williamson, Inc. to host 2019 Transportation Summit

May 24, 2019

FRANKLIN, TN – Don’t miss out on the annual Williamson, Inc. Transportation Summit taking place on June 6 th , from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs located at 700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin. Williamson, Inc.’s Transportation Summit will focus on the study currently being done to help solve transit in Middle Tennessee as…

Leadership Brentwood Alumni Participate in Adopt-A-Mile Program

May 24, 2019

Alumni assisting (left to right): Brad Rice, John Reidy, Glenn Allison, Mike Umphres, Kelly Smith, Dan McHugh, Andi Holbrook, Cheryl Stewart, Robbie Hayes, Kelly Kirchhoff, and Lynn Tucker. Not pictured, but also helping out were Kelly’s daughters, Allison and Emma. BRENTWOOD, TN – On Saturday, May 18, 2019 Leadership Brentwood alumni participated in cleaning up…

Youth Leadership Brentwood Scholarships Awarded

April 30, 2019

Six Williamson, Inc.Youth Leadership Brentwood graduates will be awarded scholarships at the Williamson, Inc. State of the County Address on July 24 at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center. The scholarship recipients are Sarah Reidy, Lauren Shepard, Hyungtaek Shin and Jack Westin, seniors at Ravenwood High School; Namrah Ajmal a Brentwood High School senior; and Jonah Franks, senior at Brentwood…

Outlook Williamson Offers Future-Focused Half Day of Data, Developers, and Economic Insights

April 23, 2019

Business, community and government leaders will have a chance to learn why Williamson County remains such an attractive destination for businesses and residents at Williamson, Inc.’s Outlook Williamson. The half-day economic summit, presented by Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Cooperation, takes place Wednesday, April 24, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall,…

Outlook Williamson to Discuss ‘Why Williamson’ County is the Place to Be

April 23, 2019

Business, community and government leaders will have a chance to learn why Williamson County remains such an attractive destination for businesses and residents at Williamson, Inc.’s Outlook Williamson. The half-day economic summit will be Wednesday, April 24 from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall, located at 230 Franklin Rd. The…

Applications for Leadership Brentwood Class of 2020 Available Now

April 2, 2019

BRENTWOOD, TN (March 18, 2019) — Leadership Brentwood, a program to educate Brentwood area residents and others about the city and its leadership, is accepting applications through June 7, 2019 for the Class of 2020. Prospective class members are invited to attend an informational mixer at the Williamson, Inc. Chamber, 5005 Meridian Blvd. Suite 150,…

Williamson, Inc. Board of Directors Votes to Support Pro-Business Legislation

March 18, 2019

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — At its March 14th Board Meeting, the Williamson, Inc. Board of Directors voted to support legislation that will have a positive impact on the business community in Williamson County. Advocacy is an increasingly important part of Williamson, Inc.’s role in the community. “We look forward to working with and supporting our state…

Youth Leadership Brentwood Graduates Class of 2019

March 1, 2019

Members of the Youth Leadership Brentwood Class of 2019 received their diplomas recently during a ceremony held at the John P. Holt Brentwood Library in Brentwood. During the five-month program the youth took an intensive look at the Brentwood community and studied leadership qualities and skills. The 24 sophomores and juniors from six area high schools were…

Heritage Foundation of Williamson County to Partner with Williamson, Inc. on O’More Property

December 19, 2018

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County, TN will partner with Williamson, Inc. via a multiyear lease agreement for one of the two mansions on the property of the former O’More College of Design. Williamson, Inc. will create the Idea Center, an innovation and entrepreneurship center in the Fleming-Farrah mansion. “This is an exciting…

Williamson, Inc. Announces 2019 Board of Directors

November 13, 2018

Ten Williamson County business leaders selected to serve three-year terms starting Jan. 1 FRANKLIN, Tenn.—Williamson, Inc. has tapped 10 accomplished business leaders to join the 2019 Board of Directors to help lead the strategic direction of the organization, comprised of Williamson County’s office of economic development and chamber of commerce. They will lend their respective…

Williamson, Inc.’s Biggest Night of the Year Celebrates Williamson County’s Business Community

October 31, 2018

Keynote Speaker, Michael Cairnes, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirkland’s FRANKLIN, Tenn.-Williamson, Inc. is set to host its largest event of the year, the 2018 Annual Celebration presented by Franklin Synergy Bank, on Wednesday, Nov. 7 to honor Williamson County business leaders and celebrate accomplishments from the past year. The event will kick off at 5.30 p.m.…

Williamson County Partnership Receives Award for Intergovernmental Cooperation

October 22, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn., October 18, 2018 – The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) has recognized, with the organization’s highest honor, the Williamson County partnership that led to a successful February 2018 referendum for funding to facilitate school construction/renovation projects. The Marshall S. Stuart Memorial Award for Intergovernmental Cooperation was presented to the Williamson County Government, Williamson County Association of REALTORS®…

Williamson, Inc. and Williamson County Schools Team Up on October 26 for Manufacturing Day

October 17, 2018

Local manufacturers aim to introduce students to modern day manufacturing careers with plant tours Williamson, Inc. Economic Development and Williamson County Schools will celebrate National Manufacturing Day by taking students from several middle and high schools in the county, where students are already studying engineering or advanced manufacturing, on facility tours at Flash Technology, Horn USA, and APCOM. All are helping…

Stuff-the-Bus Benefit held during Williamson, Inc.’s State of the Schools

September 16, 2018

Head to our 2018 State of the Schools on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs from 11:00AM to 1:00PM. Hear from Dr. Mike Looney and Dr. David Snowden on the welfare of the Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special School District. See why our schools are our biggest economic assets in Williamson…

Dr. Mike Looney and Dr. David Snowden to give State of the Schools Address at Chamber Luncheon

September 13, 2018

FRANKLIN, Tenn.— Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Williamson County Schools and Dr. David Snowden, Director of Schools of the Franklin Special School District will give a comprehensive update on Williamson County Schools and Franklin Special School District at a Chamber Luncheon September 25. This event will host over 300 business professionals and take place on Tuesday, September…

Livability Williamson County, TN 2018-19 New Magazine & Web Content Now Available

September 4, 2018

Franklin, TENN – Williamson, Inc. recently unveiled Livability Williamson County, TN 2018-19, its primary marketing program for talent retention and attraction. The program includes a digital magazine, print magazine and significant exposure on Livability.com, a national website with information about more than 15,000 of America’s best places to live and visit. All of the high-quality, easy-to-share content promotes…

Mayor Rogers Anderson to give State of the County Address at Williamson, Inc. Business Luncheon

July 18, 2018

County’s budget, capital investments and growing, vibrant community among highlights FRANKLIN, Tenn.— Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson will deliver this year’s annual State of the County Address to more than 400 business leaders on Wednesday, July 25 at Williamson, Inc.’s Business Luncheon, presented by Williamson Medical Center. The meeting will begin at 11:00 AM at the…

Williamson, Inc. Launches New Leadership Program

July 11, 2018

Congratulations to the Inaugural Class Members FRANKLIN, Tenn.— Williamson, Inc. launches a new Leadership Young Professional initiative this Fall. Leadership YP provides Young Professionals the opportunity to participate in a series of leadership development days that are focused on improving the quality of life in Williamson County. Abby Bass Director of Events at Williamson, Inc. said the initiative…

Explore, Experience, Engage at the 2018 Business Expo

July 6, 2018

Williamson, Inc. showcases Williamson County businesses July 19 FRANKLIN, Tenn.— More than 40 businesses will exhibit at the 2018 Business Expo, presented by Mill Creek Brewing Co. The event takes place Thursday, July19, 2018, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mill Creek Brewing Co. in Nolensville. “It’s terrific to see the hundreds of people who…

Leadership Brentwood Announces Class of 2019

June 21, 2018

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Leadership Brentwood, a program of the Williamson County Chamber Foundation, is pleased to announce the Class of 2019. Twenty class members were selected based on their demonstrated leadership abilities and commitment to Brentwood and the surrounding community. The Class of 2019 members are: Darek Baskin, City Engineer, City of Brentwood Jennifer Bourne, Risk…

Williamson, Inc. and Andrews Cadillac Invite You to Ride in an Autonomous Vehicle

June 5, 2018

Join us at Andrews Cadillac in Brentwood for our Coffee & Cadillacs Breakfast Mixer and for a chance to ride in an autonomous vehicle The mixer takes place at Andrews Cadillac, I Cadillac Dr., Maryland Farms, Brentwood, Wednesday June 14 from 9:00am to 11:00 am.

Williamson, Inc. to host Transportation Summit June 19 in Response to Nashville Transit Referendum

June 5, 2018

FRANKLIN, Tenn.— Williamson, Inc., the chamber of commerce and economic development office, is hosting a Transportation Summit Tuesday, June 19 in Cool Springs. The annual transportation luncheon holds extra significance this year considering Nashville transit plan’s recent referendum. Matt Largen, President and CEO of Williamson, Inc. believed the defeat does not have to be a negative. He said that…

Williamson, Inc.’s Role in Bringing Wall Street Company AllianceBernstein to the Nashville Region

May 2, 2018

Today Governor Haslam and AllianceBernstein (AB) executives announced that the global asset management company has chosen Nashville for its Headquarters and will employ more than 1000 people. This is a significant win for the entire region and Williamson, Inc. is proud to be able to play a key role in regional economic development. Project consultant…

Youth Leadership Brentwood Announces Scholarship Recipients

April 20, 2018

Brentwood, TN- Four outstanding Youth Leadership Brentwood graduating seniors, from three area high schools, have been selected to receive scholarships at the Williamson, Inc. Chamber monthly luncheon meeting at the Franklin Marriott Conference Center on June 19, 2018. The scholarship recipients are Morgan Bussard, Brentwood Academy, Andrew Long, Brentwood Academy, Jackson McNabb, Brentwood High School and…

Williamson, Inc.’s Fifth Annual Outlook to Discuss Business Growth in Williamson County

April 4, 2018

2018 Williamson County Trends Report to be released at April 11 half-day economic summit FRANKLIN, Tenn.— Business, community and government leaders will have a chance to learn why Williamson County is such an attractive destination for businesses and residents at Williamson, Inc.’s 5th Annual Outlook Williamson. The half-day economic summit, presented by Middle Tennessee Electric Membership Corporation, takes place…

Join Us for our Business of Healthcare

April 3, 2018

FRANKLIN, Tenn.— Williamson, Inc.’s first ever Business of Healthcare luncheon will take place April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Factory at Franklin’s Liberty Hall, located at 230 Franklin Road. The healthcare industry plays an extensive role in Tennessee’s economy contributing over $30 billion annually to the Middle Tennessee region. In Williamson County, healthcare…

Williamson, Inc. Holds Business of Entertainment

February 13, 2018

FRANKLIN-COOL SPRINGS, February 09, 2018 – On February 22nd, Williamson, Inc. is hosting a Business of Entertainment Luncheon discussing the positive economic impact of the entertainment industry on the business community in Williamson County. In Williamson County, more than 2,200 people work in entertainment, an industry that has grown significantly since 2002. This burst can…

Youth Leadership Brentwood Announces Class of 2018

February 9, 2018

Brentwood, TN. February 9, 2018— Members of the Youth Leadership Brentwood Class of 2018 received their diplomas on February 7, 2018 during a ceremony held at the FiftyForward Martin Center in Brentwood. During the five- month program the youth took an intensive look at the Brentwood community and studied leadership qualities and skills. The 24…

Vote For Schools: A Message from Matt Largen

January 30, 2018

We are in the middle of an election that will help decide how we fund our most important economic asset, our public schools. Our schools are overcrowded, there are 49 portable classrooms throughout the county, and lunch time starts at 9:45am at some schools. Williamson County Schools added more students than any district in Tennessee over the…

Williamson, Inc. Announces 2018 Board of Directors

January 2, 2018

Eleven Williamson County Business Leaders Selected to Serve Three-Year Terms Starting January 1 FRANKLIN, DECEMBER 18, 2017 – Williamson, Inc. welcomes 11 new business and community leaders to the 2018 Board of Directors to help lead the strategic direction of the organization that incorporates Williamson County’s office of economic development and chamber of commerce. “All…

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