LaFollette Medical Center is the 2024 Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism “Business of the Year.”

By Derrick Lee Anderson

LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF) – On Thursday night, a great crowd was on hand as Campbell County businesses were celebrated during the annual Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism banquet and awards dinner held Thursday night at the Ball Farm Event Center in LaFollette. Now when it comes to big events that take place in Campbell County throughout the year, the annual banquet and awards dinner is one of them, and it is something my girlfriend Candace West and I look forward to. In fact, it is the can’t miss event of the summer.

For this year’s event, the event began with the invocation delivered by Laura Byrge of Builtwell Bank while the National Anthem was sung by Vanessa Dupuy and her mother, Bobbie Archer (below).

The event featured a delicious dinner catered by Classy Threads & Catering, an awards ceremony and a powerful keynote address delivered by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.

WLAF’s Charlie Hutson shares his photo gallery HERE.

During Mayor Jacobs’ keynote address at the banquet, he shared more about a four letter word – jobs. In his keynote address, Mayor Jacobs said that “it’s more than jobs, it’s good careers.” He also notes that “chambers of commerce and tourism are vital.”

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs with Missy Tackett, Executive Director of the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

After the keynote address, it was on to the awards portion of the program where a number of awards were handed out ranging from the Ambassador of the Year to the big one, the 2024 Business of the Year.

Award winners are listed as follows:

The Educator of the Year Award, presented by Debbie Petree, was awarded to Nathaniel Morton. Morton goes on to say that “Ag education is near and dear to my heart.” He then mentions that “you learn a lot of pride out there sweating and working.”

The next award, the Ambassador of the Year was presented by Nancy Green and awarded to Zach Sheets. Accepting the award, Sheets shares his love of the community by stating that “this community’s fabulous.”

The Community Impact Award was presented by Cindi Russell and awarded to the Campbell County Children’s Center.

The New Business of the Year, presented by Missy Tackett, was awarded to The Pine Branch.

The Veteran Owned Business Award, presented by Logan Hickman, was awarded to Bryan Patty of A-1 Shipping and Printing.

The Legacy Award, presented by Campbell County Mayor Jack Lynch, was awarded to Alco Builders & Realty whose motto is “serve others well.”

The Young Professional of the Year Award, presented by Raphael Baeta, was awarded to Brandon Johnson who shared about giants in his life; one of them is his father Tony Johnson who started Eagle Tire Pros in Jacksboro back in 1996. Brandon goes on to say that “Campbell County is in incredible hands.

Scott Hill presented the Professional of the Year Award which was awarded Adam Bullock of the Bullock Law Firm. In accepting the award, Adam states, “I am proud to be a professional.

The Director’s Award, presented by Missy Tackett, was presented to Nancy Green.

Tennova Healthcare LaFollette Medical Center CEO Mark Cain with his wife Melissa.

For the final award of the night, the 2024 Business of the Year was presented by Rhonda Longmire and given out to the LaFollette Medical Center. Rhonda touched on in the presentation of the award that LaFollette Medical Center has made a significant impact on the future of Campbell County. Mark Cain accepted the award on behalf of LaFollette Medical Center who states that “Campbell County has a thriving rural hospital.”

Seeing all of the businesses that were represented in this year’s banquet not only made this event worthwhile, but it also made for an exciting time for all. And for all of the award winners, may they have continued success in everything they do in the community. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 06/14/2024-6AM)

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