Thursday was Jellico Day for the Campbell County Leadership class who spent the day learning about the “Gem City” and touring non-profits and businesses and area parks. The group is pictured in downtown Jellico.

By Charlotte Underwood

JELLICO, TN (WLAF)- Last Thursday was “Jellico Day” for Leadership Campbell County members who learned all about the “Gem City” while visiting local businesses, non-profits and area parks.

The first stop of the day was at Hearthside Bank, which hosted the Chamber Coffee Connection.

VERY TOP PHOTO: The final stop on Jellico Day for Leadership Campbell County members was at Indian Mountain State Park.

Next Leadership CC members took a tour of Springs of Life, which is “a local non-profit with a mission to rescue men, restore families, and rebuild communities.”

Class members “heard all about the program” and how it is “changing lives” in Jellico from founder Cliff Branam.

Springs of Life non-profit founder Cliff Branam addressed Leadership Campbell County members on Thursday as part of their tour on Thursday.

Leadership members also toured Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. (SEKRI), which is a non-profit organization whose “primary purpose is to provide qualified personnel, facilities and related services for persons with disabilities, enabling them to obtain and to be successful in maintaining competitive employment. Manager Mike Johnson addressed members and provided a tour of the facility.

Leadership Campbell County members tour Southeastern Kentucky Rehabilitation Industries, Inc. (SEKRI), which is a non-profit organization whose “primary purpose is to provide qualified personnel, facilities and related services for persons with disabilities.

Another featured stop on “Jellico Day” was to the Jellico Public Library where the class was presented with local history by Mark Tidwell, Library Director.

Tidwell talked “all about Jellico’s colorful past and what’s ahead for the future.”

Lunch was provided by UBank of Jellico and catered by Classy Threads and Catering. According to Leadership Campbell County Secretary Leslee Lamb, “the class was also able to stop by the beautiful Dolly Parton mural by local artist Hayley Botts and snap a photo or two.” They also shopped with local shops Johnson Creek and Forget-Me-Not Floral Designs and Gifts.

It’s not a tour of Jellico without a stop by the Dolly Parton mural painted by local artist Hayley Botts.

“Our last stop on Jellico Day was to the beautiful Indian Mountain State Park where the class heard from Park Ranger Brett Begluitti about the parks beginnings and how it has expanded over the years and caters to a large number of campers visiting the area year after year,” Lamb said.

Indian Mountain State Park has a little over 200 acres and offers activities for the whole family such as fishing, hiking, camping, disc golf, volleyball, and more. The park will host its annual Halloween in the Park on Oct 26th. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 09/26/2024-6AM-PHOTOS SUBMITTED)

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