The Marshall County High School Economic Development Growth Engine Club (EDGE) visited Marelli in Lewisburg, TN to learn about careers in manufacturing. The EDGE Club visits a small business, Marshall Medical Center, First Commerce Bank, Davis Law Firm and a manufacturer each year to learn about careers in each sector in Marshall County, TN. EDGE Club is just another component of the Marshall Works Well program that connects students in Marshall County to all the exciting career opportunities in Marshall County. 

@MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #mainstreetlewisburg #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN #marshallworkswell 

As part of the Marshall Works Well program, Industry Liaison for Marshall County Schools, Beth Stockwell, brought in Talos Engineered Products to talk to students at MCHS about careers with their growing company. 

The Marshall Works Well program is a comprehensive workforce development program that creates and improves the local talent pipeline from the K-12 school system to careers. 

@MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #mainstreetlewisburg #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN #marshallworkswell

As part of the Marshall Works Well program, Industry Liaison Beth Stockwell and MCHS held a Career Expo on Nov. 1, 2023. The Career Expo showcased various companies and agencies that offer rewarding careers right here in Marshall County. 

The Marshall Works Well program is a comprehensive workforce development program that creates and improves the local talent pipeline from the K-12 school system to careers. 

@MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #mainstreetlewisburg #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN #marshallworkswell

The MCHS Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Club made their next stop to learn about careers in Marshall County, TN at the Marshall Medical Center. Jonathan Kelley provided an overview of what the hospital does and the many careers, not just nurses and doctors, that are available in and around Marshall County. The EDGE Club is just another component of the Marshall Works Well program connected students to careers in Marshall County, TN | @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #mainstreetlewisburg #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN #marshallworkswell 

Workforce Wednesdays is a new program spearheaded by Marshall Co. School Industry Liaison Beth Stockwell. The goal of the events is to connect local employers with students as part of the overall Marshall Works Well program. 

Marshall Works Well is a talent pipeline development program in partnership with Lewisburg ECD, Marshall Co. JECDB, Marshall Co. Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of Marshall County, Marshall County Schools including Spot Lowe Technology Center and employers from our various business and industry sectors. 

Marshall County has several great employers offering life-changing careers. Marshall Works Well aims to ensure that all students from 3rd grade and up learn about these careers and understand the pathways to achieve them here in Marshall County. 

Carrier/ICP and the Lewisburg Fire Department kicked off the first Workforce Wednesday on October 4, 2023 at MCHS. Interacting with students during lunch in the MCHS cafeteria, both the company representatives and the firemen provided information on the careers they both offer to interested and simply curious students. 

Lewisburg Economic Development, Marshall County Joint Economic and Community Development Board and Main Street Lewisburg were all recognized at the 2023 Governor's Conference in Chattanooga September 18 & 19. 

At Left (top), JECDB Director Emily Darnell and Lewisburg ECD & Main Street Lewisburg Director Greg Lowe are shown with all the other Main Street Directors across the state of Tennessee.

At left (bottom), JECDB Director Emily Darnell and Lewisburg ECD Director Greg Lowe are shown with TN ECD Southern Middle Regional Director John Hatfield, Business Specialist Scottie Tudor, TCAT Pulaski President Mike Whitehead and VP Wendy Hopper, Three Star State Director Jody Sliger, ECD Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and Gov. Bill Lee. 

The Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Club from Marshall County High School consists of 20 juniors who will learn about small business, careers in manufacturing, health care, finance and law throughout the school year as part of the Marshall Works Well program - a program that develops a talent pipeline from Marshall County schools K-12 and postsecondary partners TCAT-Pulaski, TCAT-Shelbyville and Columbia State Community College to careers in Marshall County from welding and nursing to starting and running a small business. @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #mainstreetlewisburg #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN #marshallworkswell

Lewisburg, TN - Today, Marshall Co. JECDB and Lewisburg ECD announced that they have been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support collaborative efforts in training and education. 

“We are so excited to provide this opportunity for career exploration to middle and high school students in Marshall County,” said Lewisburg ECD Director Greg Lowe. “We are so grateful to TVA once again for their continuing support of business, industry, workforce training, education and community development in Marshall County and across the entire valley.”

In response to the increasing demand for a trained workforce by business and industry, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), along with third-party consultant VisionFirst Advisors, developed an innovative initiative, known as Workforce Invest, in 2022. The goal of the program is to address critical workforce development needs.

Working with Transfr VR, Spot Lowe Technology Center, students will be provided 5 virtual reality headsets containing over 200 career exploration programs from welding, CNC and forklift driving to nursing, pharmacy techs, electricians and many more. 

“Students will be able to dig deeper into the careers they have an interest in, explore careers they would not normally be able to gain access to, take field trips virtually to places of employment that they would not have the chance to traditionally tour, and receive training in a simulated workplace environment so they will be ready to tackle the challenges of today's work environment and be better prepared to enter the workforce,” said CTE Director and Spot Lowe Technology Center principal Frank Musgrave.

The project is part of the Marshall Works Well workforce development program for students in Marshall County to develop a talent pipeline of skilled workforce for current and future local employers. The Marshall Works Well program is a partnership of the JECDB, Lewisburg ECD, Spot Lowe Technology Center, the entire K-12 school system in Marshall County, TCATs Pulaski & Shelbyville, Columbia State Community College and newly appointed Industry Liaison for the school system, Beth Stockwell. 

The Marshall Works Well VR Training project is a partnership among a host of local community leaders including the Marshall County School Board, Spot Lowe Technology Center, JECDB, Lewisburg ECD, Transfr VR and TVA. The project is set to kick off beginning in January of 2024. The Marshall Works Well program and its local partners hope to expand this VR training program next year by providing VR headsets to the local library and jail for adults to take advantage of career exploration and workforce training in virtual reality. 

The Tennessee Valley is a region abounding in geographic and economic opportunity. Workforce Invest, a first-of-its-kind program, leverages funds to develop a highly trained and qualified workforce to meet current and future market demands. 

“TVA Economic Development is committed to our communities. Workforce Invest allows us to invest in programs that address the specific workforce and education needs at a local level. Each project funded provides needed training to residents while also filling the needs of industry. We are proud to support our local economic development partners,” said John Bradley, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for TVA. 

“Providing meaningful workforce training is a cornerstone issue of our national economy. TVA’s insight to develop the program will provide a multitude of opportunities not just for the participants but for entire communities. VisionFirst is thrilled to serve as the programmatic coordinator for Workforce Invest,” said Gray Swoope, President & CEO of VisionFirst Advisors. 

Over the last two years, TVA has awarded Workforce Invest grants to more than 30 communities totaling more than $2 million.

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About TVA

The Tennessee Valley Authority is the nation’s largest public power supplier, delivering energy to 10 million people across seven southeastern states. TVA was established 90 years ago to serve this region and the nation by developing innovative solutions to solve complex challenges. TVA’s unique mission focuses on energy, environmental stewardship and economic development. With one of the largest, most diverse and cleanest energy systems – which includes nuclear, hydro, solar, gas and advanced technologies – TVA is a leader in our nation’s drive toward a clean energy future.

About VisionFirst Advisors

VisionFirst Advisors has established itself as a go-to firm in the economic development consulting field with a variety of clients from 40+ states and six Fortune 500 companies. With a customer-driven approach, our team acts seamlessly as an extension of our client’s team to develop strategy, solve problems and deliver results while mitigating risks and barriers. We know that no two projects are the same and our approach is tailored to each of our clients. Learn more at visionfirstadvisors.com. 

The day provides a fun opportunity not only to help serve the college, but to inspire middle schoolers who may eventually consider Columbia State for their future studies. All volunteers will receive documentation for service to the college. Complete the interest form here: Columbia State Employee Interest Form

In addition, we would like to solicit a list of students who are interested in volunteering for the day to secure Promise hours. If you have students who are looking for volunteer opportunities, you can use the following one-question form to provide a list of names: Student Volunteer Form

We will be contacting students with details about how they can help and how they can receive documentation in early October.

MCHS Business Classes tour Talos Engineered Products | @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #mainstreetlewisburg #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN #marshallworkswell 

Mr. Danny Adams' Intro to Industrial Maintenance students visited WestRock on August 23 for a tour of the corrugated cardboard plant. Thank you tour guide Patrick Robinson, Technical Trainer and Kenneth Stinnett, Superintendent for a very warm welcome! This is just part of the Marshall Works Well program that provides local career opportunity information to our local students throughout Marshall County.

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CONTACT: City Manager Bam Haislip

                 131 East Church St.

                 (931) 359-1544

Press Release Regarding Arrest of Lewisburg Firefighter on August 23, 2023.

(LEWISBURG, TN – August 24, 2023)- City of Lewisburg officials and Fire Department Chief officers are aware of the arrest of a Lewisburg Firefighter in Marshall County, TN on August 23,2023. The City and Department was made aware of this situation immediately following the arrest. The investigation is being handled by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Based on the information released, the incident occurred prior to the firefighter being employed by the City of Lewisburg. The employee involved has been with the department for ten months and neither the City nor the Department were made aware of any ongoing investigation at the time of hire.

       According to City Personnel Policies and Departmental Standard Operating Guidelines the firefighter has been placed on suspension without pay until the conclusion of the investigation and judicial proceedings. City Officials and Department Chief Officers will address the employment status of the firefighter at the conclusion of the investigation and judicial proceedings. There will be no other comments on this matter until that time comes.

Local companies Lewisburg Electric System, Moon Roseart, Teledyne and Walker Die Casting had their employees donate and collect food items including canned chicken, canned tuna, canned green beans, canned corn and peanut butter. The donated food items will help Hopetown continue their mission of providing goods and services to those in need in Marshall County, TN | @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

Congratulations to Sonia St. Charles and Paul Clifford of the The Davenport Group for leading their company headquartered here in Lewisburg, TN to make the list of the fastest-growing companies in America, according to Inc. Magazines Top 5,000 of 2023.  

According to the latest data compiled by Infinite Sequence Economics, Marshall County ranks among the Top 5 of counties in Tennesssee for economic development measures over the five-year period 2016-2021 and ranks among the Top 10 counties in the state for the ten-year period 2011-2021. 

The data set was compiled going back as far as 1969 for each county in Tennessee for increases or decreases in the following economic development measures:

• Population

• Labor Force

• Total Employment

• Average Wages

• Per Capita Income

• Median Household Income

• GDP

Using these data sets, a scoring or ranking system showed that over the ten-year period from 2011-2021 Marshall County ranked 8th overall out of 95 counties and for the five-year period from 2016-2021 Marshall County ranked 2nd. 

More recent indicators of a consistently strong economic development outlook for Marshall County is the continued growth in population (4.5% from April 2021 - April 2022) and 49.6% increase in business license applications from 2019 (226) - 2022 (338), according to a report from the Economic Innovation Group.

Talos is proud to collaborate with the Young Professionals of Marshall County in support of the Marshall County School Board and Marshall County Emergency Management’s efforts in raising funds and awareness for school safety in our local community.

We are happy to donate $5,500 to go towards their “Stop the Bleed” campaign. Each school in Marshall County will now receive 5 tourniquet kits in case of emergency.

Thank you to the MCBOE, MCEMA and the YPMC for their efforts to support school safety measures in Marshall County. We are thrilled to be a part of your mission! 

Maury County ranked #2 as Marshall County sees Job Growth Rate increase by 3.1% to be among the top 30% of micro counties in the U.S.

Article on Fastest Growing TN Counties | Headlight Data on Job Growth

The City of Lewisburg held a Back to School Bash at Rock Creek Park in Downtown Lewisburg, TN on Friday, July 14, 2023. @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN

Summer camp for one Cornersville student has led to impressive accolades from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.  Lena Deuermeyer, who is 12 years old and will be a seventh grader at Cornersville School this fall, recently completed Space Camp and was selected from a class of 300 students to receive the “Right Stuff Award”  - the highest honor awarded to a camp attender. This award is based on a positive interaction with the other campers, performance of assigned projects, and willingness and interest in the mission of the space program. Lena served as the captain of her mission crew.

Lena is an A-student and a member of the Honor Society at Cornersville School, participates with the Marlins’ Swim Team, plays basketball, is active in 4-H work, and attends First United Methodist Church of Lewisburg.

In the legacy of her grandfather, Frank Dearman, an electrical engineer who actually worked on the Apollo Mission 1965-67 at Redstone Arsenal, Lena loves and appreciates the mystery of Space.

Space Camp is open to children between the ages of 9 to 18 and adults of all ages. More information can be found at rocketcenter.com/SpaceCamp.

May 16, 2023 was proclaimed Lewisburg Printing Day in Lewisburg, TN by Mayor Jim Bingham in recognition of the more than 125 years of the company and is leadership providing investment and jobs to Lewisburg and Marshall County.

The proclamation was read by Mayor Bingham during a ceremony at the LPC facility on Woodside Avenue in Lewisburg, TN on May 16. Employees and guests including County Mayor Mike Keny were treated to a luncheon as the company's Vendor of the Year Award was presented to Neagle Freight Systems. 

Click Here for More Including Proclamation

The Marshall Works Well workforce development program along with Spot Lowe Technology Center hosted their annual Job Fair for High School Seniors. Employers from Allison Transmission/Walker Die Casting, Berry Global and Walker Die Casting to Lewisburg Public Works, Fire Department, EMS and Walker Chevrolet set up to speak with 50-60 high school seniors seeking summer, part-time or a full-time job. This annual May event is just one of the workforce development programs conducted by Marshall Works Well and its array of education and training partners from Marshall County K-12, Spot Lowe Technology Center, TCAT Pulaski, TCAT Shelbyville, Columbia State Community College and all the region, state and TVA partners. @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN

See more on YouTube @LewisburgTN4142 or Teaching Work in Marshall County

The Marshall Works Well workforce development program came to Westhills Elementary School on May 2, 2023 to conduct its annual 6th Grade Interview & Resume` contest. Teaching Work is part of the Marshall Works Well program and this annual contest helps to prepare students resume`s and to interview for their careers. Check out the video to the left or for the full story and all the new "Hires" by local industries - click here

Thanks to Crossie Jones at Westhills Elementary and all the HR Professionals from Carrier/ICP, CBC Group, Comfort Research, Marelli and Walker Die Casting to making this another successful workforce development program. 

Pictured Left at the Grand Prize Winners | Jayden Crenshaw, Kaydenze Stoner, Annika Anderson,  Eli Phelps, and Joel Grieshaber. 

The purpose of the MarCo KidCare network of In-Home

Child Care providers in Marshall County is to provide networking

opportunities and resources to existing In-Home Providers, as well as,

assist other Stay-at-Home parents in becoming In-Home Providers.

Child Care is a critical issue across the nation and we need more child

care facilities, especially Family & Group home facilities to address

the issue of availability and affordability here in Marshall County.

MarCo KidCare network is partnering with the Tennessee Department

of Human Services, Child Care Licensure Division on providing the

training, education, potential funding and other resources to existing

and prospective In-Home Child Care Providers who join our online

network. We will be creating a Website and a Facebook group for

this network to share information, create networking events or to

provide a space for any and all In-Home Providers to connect with one

another, form friendships, partnerships and a community that we hope

to grow and nurture - just like the children we all cherish in

Marshall County. 

To Kick Off our MarCo KidCare Network, we are hosting a Lunch & Learn and an After Hours Session with the Tennessee Department of Human Services - Child Care Division at the Lewisburg Recreation Center on May 16, 2023.

Lunch & Learn | 12pm - 1:30pm at the Lewisburg Recreation Center - 1551 Mooresville Hwy., Lewisburg, TN 37091

• Children Welcome and Activities will be planned for them

• Lunch and Drinks will be provided

After Hours Session | 5pm - 6:30pm at the Lewisburg Recreation Center - 1551 Mooresville Hwy., Lewisburg, TN 37091

• Children Welcome and Activities will be planned for them

• Food and Drinks will be provided

Register for either session using this link | t.ly/03q5

EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), a leader in the design, development, and production of innovative, sustainable stretch films has begun expanding one of its leading stretch film manufacturing facilities in Lewisburg, Tennessee for completion by early 2024. The 25,000 square foot expansion will support the growing demand for Berry’s highest performing, sustainable stretch films by creating space for three new cast lines, upgrading the capacity of the facilities existing post-industrial resin (PIR) reprocessing system, and extending its rail spur for resin material handling. In coordination of the expansion, Berry will add ten new jobs in the Lewisburg facility. Read Full Story Here

EDGE Club Keeps Learning About Opportunities in Lewisburg and Marshall County | The MCHS Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Club has almost completed the 2022-2023 year with a visit to Davis Law Firm to learn about careers in Law and the Young Professionals of Marshall County. The club finished this session with an idea session for improvements to downtown Lewisburg they would like to see, starting an EDGE Club alumni program and receiving recognition for their time in EDGE upon graduation as seniors next school year. One more class for this group this year in May with these ideas and projects will be discussed and developed. Every member of this year's club has expressed how valuabled EDGE has been for them in teaching them about opportunities in Marshall County, what it takes to make Economic Development happen and how they can make their voices heard in the process while developing life and work skills to make them valuable citizens of the future.  @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

Meet Nellie Neece, age 15, and her Vintage Coffee Cup Trailer. This young Marshall County, TN entrepreneur started with a love for coffee that became an idea and now her very own business. Her goal is to one day open a bakery. @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

Here's a MarCo Reels interview with Sunit Guldas of the Tennessee Cricket Academy and Cedar Farms Crickets Grounds on Rock Crusher Road in Lewisburg, TN. Sunit explains how they chose Lewisburg to grow the sport in Tennessee and their goals to create a multi-sport complex and a Minor League Cricket Team representing Tennessee from Lewisburg. To learn more, https://www.facebook.com/TennesseeCricketAcademy or Cedar Farms Cricket Grounds | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083384768891 | @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

The Marshall Co. High School Economic Development Growth Engine Club took a tour of Talos Engineered Products in Lewisburg, TN for Careers in Industry Day @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburg @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

Leadership Marshall learned about the dynamic industrial ecosystem in Lewisburg and Marshall County, TN with presentations and tours of existing manufacturers and local officials on January 26, 2023 @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburgTN @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

County Mayor Mike Keny presents Farris Phillips & Gracie Steely with the 2022 Governor's Three Star Volunteer Awards during the JECDB Meeting at Henry Horton State Park 12/13/2022

The Marshall County High School (MCHS) Economic Development Growth Engine Club (EDGE) continued their career and economic development exploration for 2022-2023 by visiting the Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg, TN for Health Care Day. Sourcing Specialist Robert Johnson of the Maury Regional Hospital System provided a presentation on Careers in Health Care, especially in Marshall and Maury Counties, what is most needed, jobs/job shadowing/internships available now and the pathways to those career opportunities. @MarshallCoTN @MarshallHappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @MainStreetLewisburgTN @LewisburgRecCenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #MainStreetLewisburgTN #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

• 45 Tennessee communities are part of the downtown revitalization program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced today that Halls and Lewisburg have achieved Tennessee Main Street accreditation.

Lewisburg, the county seat of Marshall County in Middle Tennessee, and Halls, a community in Lauderdale County in West Tennessee, join 43 other Tennessee Main Street communities that are accredited through the state program and Main Street America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

“The Tennessee Main Street program is an essential component of our rural and community development efforts across the state,” said Commissioner McWhorter. “Tennessee’s communities are recognized by their thriving downtown districts, and we are proud to partner with the leaders in Halls and Lewisburg as they invest in the tools needed for sustainable revitalization.”

The Main Street Program provides training, technical support and grant opportunities to assist in downtown revitalization efforts. The program will focus on historic preservation, community events and economic vitality.

“Halls and Lewisburg are two communities that have successfully participated in the Tennessee Downtowns program, and we are excited to welcome each community into the Main Street America network,” Tennessee Main Street Program Director Nancy Williams said. 

The Tennessee Main Street Program requires communities to illustrate a commitment from local government and other local organizations, an adequate organizational budget, plans to increase the economic vitality of their downtown, a strong historic preservation ethic, a collection of historic commercial buildings and a walkable district.

Accredited Tennessee Main Street communities are spread across the state and include Athens, Bolivar, Bristol, Brownsville, Centerville, Cleveland, Clifton, Clinton, Collierville, Columbia, Cookeville, Dayton, Dyersburg, Elizabethton, Fayetteville, Franklin, Gallatin, Greeneville, Humboldt, Jackson, Johnson City, Jonesborough, Kingsport, Lawrenceburg, Lebanon, Livingston, Madisonville, Maryville, McKenzie, McMinnville, Morristown, Mount Pleasant, Murfreesboro, Paris, Pulaski, Ripley, Rogersville, Savannah, Sevierville, Sweetwater, Tiptonville, Union City and Winchester.

About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

TNECD Media Contact

Lindsey Tipton

Public Information Officer

(615) 339-6608

Lindsey.Tipton@tn.gov

A stretch of 5th Avenue North will now be known as Caldwell Biggers Parkway after a dedication ceremony held on November 11, 2022. Mr. Biggers was a historic figure in the story of Lewisburg and Marshall County serving as an elected leader, business man, volunteer, church deacon, father and grandfather. His and his family's influence on Lewisburg and Marshall County was significant and continues today through the success and service of his children, their children and extended family members in honor of the legacy he created. To pay tribute, the City of Lewisburg unveiled a sign near the corner of 5th Avenue North and Greenwood Street during a ceremony held before family, friends and local dignitaries including Mayor Jim Bingham who read the Council Resolution passed to make the street dedication. His accomplishments and his service were read by Jerri Henry who spearheaded the effort to make this street dedication possible. 

MCHS Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Club learns about money, banking, financing and careers in finance at First Commerce Bank in Lewisburg, TN as part of a series of learning about small business, manufacturing, health care, law and more. @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

The Marshall Co. High School Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Club visited with Tara Polk at Weathered Farmhouse to learn about owning and operating a small business in Lewisburg and Marshall County, Tennessee. Next, the EDGE Club will visit a Manufacturer, First Commerce Bank, Marshall Medical Center and Davis Law Firm to learn more about local career opportunities. The group will also learn from the Young Professionals of Marshall County and will be paired up with mentors from the career field of their choice. @weathered farmhouse @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #MakeItInMarshall #InvestInMC #ShopMarCo #VisitMarCo #LewisburgTN #ChapelHillTN #CornersvilleTN 

The Lewisburg Housing Authority held a ribbon cutting ceremony on 6/29/22 to celebrate the newly renovated George W. Turner Building that has long been the community center of the public housing complex. Local officials and community supporters were on hand to see the newly remodeled event center with kitchen and the board and conference room. Following the Ribbon Cutting, Lewisburg Housing Authority Director Ronald Robinson and former Lewisburg Police Chief Doug Alexander were presented with the naming of the Board & Conference Room in their honor. 

The Marshall County, TN Health Department held its long-awaited Open House for its new facility on War Eagle Drive off Ellington Bypass in Lewisburg, TN on June 2, 2022. This video shows the ceremony with speakers, ribbon cutting and a brief tour of the new amazing facility @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #makeitinMarshall #investinmc #shopmarco #visitMarCo #lewisburgtn #chapelhilltn #cornersvilletn 

Locals and officials gathered for the unveiling of a new visitors center, restaurant and Duck River education center at Henry Horton State Park in Chapel Hill, TN. @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #makeitinMarshall #investinmc #shopmarco #visitMarCo #lewisburgtn #chapelhilltn #cornersvilletn 

Thanks to an idea from young Jackson Davis, Teledyne worked with a committee of city officials and volunteers to donate funds for a wonderful playground at Rock Creek Park (right in front of the Marshall County Memorial Library). Click Here for More Videos and Photos of the Event

Walker Die Casting | Allison Transmission held an Open House for the Public and Job Seekers on Sunday, May 15, 2022 | Link to Videos & More

Westhills Elementary hosted 6th Grade Interview & Resume` Contest with help from HR Departments of ICP (Carrier), Marelli and Teledyne. Each student in the 6th grade provided resume`s and condcuted interviews for a chance to earn "jobs" with each of the employers. Those ready to be hired today and start work with participating employers are Annie Chamberlin, Teyanna Wilson, Kaycee Barnes, Matthew Brindle and Madison Mason.

@marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #makeitinMarshall #investinmc #shopmarco #visitMarCo #lewisburgtn #chapelhilltn #cornersvilletn 

The MCHS Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Club took a tour of First Commerce Bank to learn about career opportunities in Finance in Lewisburg, TN. MCHS Alum Forrest Busler returned to Lewisburg to talk about his career path from MCHS to a Doctor of Pathology in Nashville, TN with the MCHS Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) Club at First Commerce Bank @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness  #makeitinMarshall #investinmc #shopmarco #visitMarCo #lewisburgtn #chapelhilltn #cornersvilletn 

Job Fair for HS Seniors held at Spot Lowe Technology Center with employers Allison Transmission/ Walker Die Casting, Carrier/lCP, City of Lewisburg Recreation Center & Public Works, Lewisburg Printing, NHC, Teledyne, Walker Chevrolet and WestRock @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness #makeitinMarshall #investinmc #shopmarco #visitMarCo #lewisburgtn #chapelhilltn #cornersvilletn 

https://youtu.be/KcbBMB0XEKo | @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB @lewisburgreccenter @MarCoSmallBusiness #makeitinMarshall #investinmc #shopmarco #visitMarCo #lewisburgtn #chapelhilltn #cornersvilletn 

https://www.robertsoncountyconnection.com/news/state/fastest-growing-counties-in-tennessee/collection_d3460ec8-95e2-518c-b32f-c2bfcdd68293.html#50

- 2010 to 2020 population change: 4,416

--- #664 among all counties nationwide

- 2010 to 2020 percent population change: +14.8%

--- #12 among counties in Tennessee, #322 among all counties nationwide

- 2020 population: 34,318

--- #44 largest county in Tennessee, #1,318 largest county nationwide

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Link to Videos Demonstrating Just Some of the Ways We Are Teaching Work in Marshall County

From welding to CNC to mechatronics and more, Marshall County Schools and the Spot Lowe Technology Center are teaching more than ABCs. Take a look at some of the classroom to career activity taking place in Marshall County (shared Google Photos Album of Videos showing what students are learning about Work)

#14 (tie): Lewisburg, Tennessee (new to the top 15 since last time - was named 6th fastest growing in 2017), and St. Mary’s, Georgia (also new to the list) – 2.59% | Link to Online Source t.ly/DXf9 | @marshallcotn @marshallhappenings @MarshallCoSch @YPofMC @MCMLIB linktr.ee/marcotn lewisburgtn.info #makeitinMarshall #investinmc #shopmarco #lewisburgtn experiencelewisburg.com #visitMarCo 

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