Category Archives: Hickman County

Good Food, Great Value, Quality of Place

In a recent edition of Garden & Gun magazine, two of the 100 foods honored in the article “Good Eats: 100 Southern Foods You Absolutely, Positively Must Try Before You Die” can only be enjoyed in Hickman County. Biscuits from … Continue reading

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Cheat on your Losing Weight Resolution with Something Worthy

In a recent edition of Garden & Gun magazine, two of the 100 foods honored in the article “Good Eats: 100 Southern Foods You Absolutely, Positively Must Try Before You Die” can only be enjoyed in Hickman County. Biscuits from … Continue reading

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After Christmas Special

For a holiday treat, come visit Bon Aqua, Centerville, Lyles and the rest of Hickman County for a really special shopping or dining experience at a value better than a mall discount.

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Santa Arrives by Rail on Saturday

Santa Shelves Sleigh for Shortline…. Railroad Relieves Rudolph All Aboard!, The Santa Train rolls into town on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 10 A.M. at the Hickman County Senior Citizens Center. The South Central Tennessee Railroad and the Hickman County … Continue reading

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Good Food, Good Value, Quality of Place

In the November 2008 edition of Garden & Gun magazine, two of the 100 foods honored in the article “Good Eats: 100 Southern Foods You Absolutely, Positively Must Try Before You Die” can only be enjoyed in Hickman County. Biscuits … Continue reading

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Tennessee Governor’s Housing Summit

Yesterday, I registered for the Governor’s Housing Summit Dec. 1-2. The agenda is posted at http://www.thda.org/. Speakers include U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper on the federal intervention in the financial markets, Commissioner Gonzales from the Department of Financial Institutions on foreclosure … Continue reading

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Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course

The Tennessee Leadership Center will conduct the Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC) in Nashville again in 2009 on May 4th through May 8th. The Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The … Continue reading

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T.W. Frierson Contractor celebrates 50 years

If my working late tonight allows me to wrap things up in the office early tomorrow, I plan to attend a reception recognizing T.W. Frierson’s 50 years of success in construction. T.W. Frierson Contractor, Inc. , headquartered in Nashville, builds … Continue reading

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Governor Bredesen Leads Group to Recruit VW Suppliers

Governor Phil Bredesen is leading a group to Germany to recruit Volkswagen suppliers. A troop of 41 representatives of state and local government and business leaders were invited to travel with Governor Bredesen, according to NashvillePost.com. However, there are many … Continue reading

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Hickman County Workforce Employer Outreach Committee Meeting

Hickman County WEOC (Workforce Employer Outreach Committee) MeetingThe WEOC is an ongoing effort by the TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development to reach out to Tennessee employers and provide valuable information to foster economic development and promote our services. … Continue reading

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Hickman County has Certified Economic Developer

Just a few hours ago, I received positive results of the final segment in the examination process in becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) with International Economic Development Council (IEDC). In order to be considered for certification, one must have … Continue reading

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IEDC Conference

Seems like everything has a deadline coming due this week, from reports to developing some marketing pieces, to assembling information for industrial location prospects. However, I look forward to taking part in some of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) … Continue reading

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Quilts, Cars, Culture

This Saturday, October 4th, there will be something for most everyone in Hickman County. If the outdoors are your thing, stop by Bon Aqua Clothing for some comfortable all-American Diamond Gusset Jeans. Then, there is the John Noel Bon Aqua … Continue reading

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Willkommen! Hickman Grafschaft, Tennessee – Plätze für Fabriken mit Qualitätsarbeitskräften

Hickman County welcomes Volkswagen to Tennessee. As other manufacturers take a look at Tennessee, Hickman County is preparing to be receptive in showing off our industrial sites and quality labor force. I am working on preparing basic economic development information … Continue reading

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Who is our County?

A little further along in my reading of Richard Florida’s Who’s Your City?, I thought about Hickman County and the area: “There is a growing movement in cities around the world to invest in culture as a way of improving … Continue reading

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New Economic Development Website

Hickman County Economic & Community Development Assn. is developing a new website. Previously, HCECDA’s site was a part of the Hickman County site. In order to have more space and to be more responsive, I am launching a new site, … Continue reading

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Leadership Hickman

We are taking applications for the 2009 Leadership Hickman program. Since 1996, a diverse group of people who live or work in Hickman County have assembled into a class and embarked on a nine-month journey of learning about the county, … Continue reading

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Higher Education Options in the Hickman County Area

It is a little like I am burning the midnight (1:00a.m.) oil doing homework again, but I have just updated the higher education information web page that lists some of the higher education providers, information about entrance testing, and financial … Continue reading

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eCommunity Leadership Team Meeting

The Hickman County eCommunity Leadership Team will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th at East Hickman High School. The Connected Hickman County Strategic Technology Plan that we have been working on will be presented and discussed. This … Continue reading

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

At the Hickman County Workforce Employer Outreach Committee today, Roger Littlejohn with Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development explained how employers could take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit on their federal income tax liability. If an employer … Continue reading

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Industrial Building convenient to Nashville, TN

I attended an open house hosted by NAI Nashville, the real estate broker for the 121,500 sq.ft. YKK Building. This building has been well maintained, has fire sprinklers, and most of the manufacturing area is outfitted with air-conditioning. Details on … Continue reading

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Tennessee, a Nice Place to Visit

Today’s edition of The New York Times had a great article on the beauty of Dover, Tennessee here in Middle Tennessee. Though Hickman County does not have the big lakes that Dover does, we do have the great views, rivers, … Continue reading

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Highest Level of State Incentives in Nashville MSA

Hickman County is only one of two counties in the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) that qualifies for the State of Tennessee Rural Opportunity Initiative (ROI) Tier 3 Jobs Tax Credit, the highest incentive level for expansions or relocations. ($4,500 … Continue reading

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July 4th / County Bicentennial Event Celebrates our Nation’s Community Spirit

The fireworks show ended just before a summer shower began at the Centerville River Park on the banks of the Duck River. Hundreds of people from Hickman County and visitors from the surrounding area enjoyed a night of community spirit. … Continue reading

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Hickman County Bicentennial

Hickman County is celebrating its bicentennial. Founded by the Tennessee General Assembly on December 3, 1807; Hickman County began the celebration with the Centerville and East Hickman Christmas Parades and is having a big celebratory weekend to celebrate the establishment … Continue reading

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Bon Aqua Woods Scenic Natural Area

Hickman County has an abundance of natural beauty. In order to make one area more accessible, Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation has recently established Bon Aqua Woods Recreational Scenic Natural Area. It is located on Old Highway 46 near … Continue reading

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A Fertile Place to Grow Your Business

An example of Hickman County being a fertile place to grow: MPS TrucklinesNashville duo buys $7M trucking co. Source: Nashville Business Journal April 4th by Jim Stinson A $7 million trucking business has been sold to two Nashville-area businessmen and … Continue reading

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