Happy Friday!
More potential good news for local business owners.
Governor Bill Lee announced today new and expanded financial relief programs for agribusinesses and the tourism industry through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF).
$50 million was awarded toward the agriculture and forestry economic relief. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will establish an economic support program for agricultural businesses and forestry businesses to help ensure stability of the food supply chain and agribusiness economy. The department will accept applications for funding between August 17 through August 31 to make grant awards the week of September 14.
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development will utilize $25,000,000 from the CRF to remarket and support the State’s tourism industry recovery from the public health emergency. Of the total funding, $15,000,000 will be directly designated for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in all 95 counties.
Additionally, State Senator Ken Yager posted a list of additional businesses that can benefit from the Expanded Relief Program for Small Businesses. Please read his post here for a list of business eligible and a further link to come.
What’s up this weekend you may ask? Forbus General Store has Fish Fryday – Friday. Ritter Family Farms will be at the Farmers Market on Saturday with fresh local produce- and there might be others. There will be live music at the Dixie Cafe and Bald Rock Package, LLC on Friday and Saturday night. Obey River Grill at East Port Marina will have live music Saturday and Sunday from 3-6PM. Make sure you check out the many other wonderful places to grab a bite to eat in the area. You can find our members here: www.dalehollow.com/dine.
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park and Sgt. York Historic Park have several events/workshops/activities in the coming days. Check the Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park calendar here. Sgt. York State Historic Park listings can be found here.
Labor Day is just a couple of weekends away. The City of Byrdstown will be hosting an “A Night of Music” on Saturday, September 5th at the Pavilion across from Town Hall. Plenty of room to listen to the music and “visit” at a distance as the social distancing guidelines are greatly encouraged. “Crossfire” will be performing from 7-10PM with food vendors on site as well. Bring your chair, blanket, etc. to be comfortable.
Remember! Good Neighbors Theatre has opted to do a “Social Distancing Gala” this year and are taking donations for the Rollercoaster Yard Sale in October. They can really use your help. The Fall Dale Hollow Bass Classic will be held the weekend of November 14 & 15, 2020. Drop us a reply if you want a copy to print yourself or we will be mailing to past participants soon.
The Business of the Month program is starting back this month – August! If you wish to be considered for September – WE NEED YOUR INFORMATION!!! If you are a Chamber Member and have not done so yet, please, please, please fill out our survey – you can access it here. IF YOU DO NOT SEND IN THE SURVEY, YOU WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GROUP THAT THE COMMITTEE WILL CHOOSE FROM. Also, if any business is following the Tennessee Pledge rules and would like a poster to put up, OR OTHER ITEMS, stop by our office and let us know.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
DAV will meet at the Welcome Center on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30AM
The County Commission will be having a tele-meeting on Monday, August 17 at 6PM hosted by the County Executive’s Office. If you would like to listen in, contact your commissioner or the County Executive’s Office to get the necessary codes to do so.
September 10 is our next Monthly Chamber Board of Directors Meeting at 11AM and will be held at the Obey River Grill at East Port Marina. Meals are Dutch treat as always. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
If ANYONE needs any help, questions answered, etc., please reach out to our office (931) 864-7195, the County Executive’s Office (931) 864-3798 or Mayor Gibson’s Office (931) 864-6215.
Have a wonderful week!
Bill Robbins, Byrdstown-Pickett Co. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Janice Neal & Donella Beaty, Assistants to the Executive Director