Obion County, TN News

Recent improvements to Reelfoot Lake include a newly renovated South Campground, a new accessible paddling launch, and newly renovated Kirby Pocket Boat Ramp! Click on each photo for more information.

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Thank you to everyone who joined the Career Connections interest meeting this month. This initiative supports and connects local high school students with meaningful workforce opportunities!

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Congratulations to Scott Williams, president and CEO of Discovery Park of America, who was recognized at the conference’s annual “Stars of the Industry” banquet as the Tourism General Manager of the Year.

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When most people hear Waymatic, they picture our bold, eye-catching concession trailers – but here’s a surprise: those trailers make up only about 20% of our business!

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Today’s session was all about celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship right here in Obion County!

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Last week, Rachael joined members of the West Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives gathered for our quarterly meeting hosted by the Decatur County Chamber of Commerce. It was a great opportunity to connect and strengthen collaboration across our region.

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Our Executive Director Jake Bynum and Assistant Director Jennifer Smiley joined the Obion County WestStar Alumni for their county meeting! It was a great opportunity to catch up, share ideas, and celebrate the impact of WestStar in the community.

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Visitors to Obion County generated $80,089,072 in spending in 2024 according to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

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Tourism Generates Over $317 Million for Northwest Tennessee in 2024

Northwest Tennessee – According to newly released data from Tourism Economics and the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, tourism continues to prove its strength in Northwest Tennessee.

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Did you know Union City Parks and Recreation recently completed renovations at two of the city parks?

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Congratulations to Thunderbolt Broadcasting's Robin Frances and Charles Choate on being awarded!

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Congratulations to Lindsay Theobald on being named Secretary-Treasurer on the 2026 SEDC Executive Committee. Executive Officers will assume respective roles on January 1, 2026.

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We attended the Obion County Fair Farmer's Breakfast. We are grateful for our elected officials who consistently champion agriculture, supporting the backbone of Obion County’s economy and community.

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Congratulations to Snappy Tomato Pizza - Union City for celebrating 30 years in business! They are such a great community partner and we are lucky to have them in Obion County! Help us congratulate them in the comments below!

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Rachael attended the TCCE Annual Fall Conference in Savannah, TN this month. Chamber's of Commerce from across the state gathered to inspire, share, and encourage one another.

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The first session of the year started out with the group getting to know each other better at University of Tennessee at Martin facilitated by Dynamic Dave and Jolly Gina!

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Congratulations to Jerry Ward Autoplex on celebrating 10 incredible years in business! Your commitment to providing quality vehicles and excellent service has made a lasting impact in our community! Here’s to many more years of success!

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Congratulations to Flowers with Sass on their 5 year business anniversary! From stunning arrangements to heartfelt bouquets, they’ve been spreading smiles across the community since day one!

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