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American Pickers to Film in Tennessee

Posted on January 17, 2024 by - Uncategorized

The American Pickers are excited to return to Tennessee! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout our area in March 2024.

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They are always excited to find historically significant or rare items, in addition to unforgettable Characters and
their collections.

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with amazing stories and fun items. They hope to give historically significant objects a new lease on life while learning a thing or two about America’s past along the way. The Pickers
have seen a lot of rusty gold over the years and are always looking to discover something they’ve never seen before. They are ready to find extraordinary items and hear fascinating tales about them.

The American Pickers TV Show is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a unique item, story to tell, and is ready to sell…we would love to hear from you! Please note, the Pickers DO NOT pick stores, flea markets, malls, auction businesses, museums, or anything open to the public. If interested, please send us your name, phone number, location, and description of the collection with photos to:
[email protected] or call (646) 493-2184
facebook: @GotAPick

LDA Engineering adds Davis as chief operating officer  

Posted on January 11, 2024 by - Uncategorized

LDA Engineering has hired Carlton Davis as executive vice president and chief operating officer, with duties spanning the LDA Engineering family of companies, including LDA Engineering, LDA Fiber and LDA Services.

“Carlton is a seasoned professional who is dedicated to nurturing a culture that is centered in teamwork, open communication, accountability, operational excellence and exceptional customer service, which aligns perfectly with the LDA ethos,” LDA CEO Jason Brooks said. “He will work closely with division leaders to review and improve processes while building systems for our growing company. We warmly welcome him to our team.”

Davis earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in finance with a concentration in marketing from University of Tennessee. He previously served as chief operations officer for A&C Business Enterprises in Gallatin, Tennessee, overseeing retail and warehouse operations for the reverse logistics company that specializes in purchasing and liquidating returns and excess inventory from national retailers. He has served in leadership roles in various sectors such as design, marketing, publishing and software development.

He is an active member of executive coaching organization Vistage Worldwide and a certified Predictive Index Analyst. Davis has volunteered extensively with organizations supporting food insecurity, homelessness and children and as a crew lead and recruiter for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.

“I’m so glad to join the LDA team and a company that is dedicated to its team members, clients and community in tangible ways,” Davis said. “I’m focused on learning the company and its operations and identifying areas of improvement to build an action plan for sustained success that is guided by our core values.”

Davis lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and is the father of two adult daughters. He enjoys running, hiking, playing guitar and being outside as much as possible.

Follow the firm on social media at @LDAEngineering or visit ldainc.com for more information.

The Dialogue with Cheyanne Channie Marston

Posted on December 27, 2023 by - Uncategorized

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 204th installment visiting with Cheyanne Channie Marston, Executive Director and Founder of C.C.Marston & Company which assists those looking for answers regarding senior health care options.

Describe more about what you do. We work with the aged and their loved ones so they can confidently navigate the challenges of this life stage. We advocate, counsel and advise. We listen, direct and care. We want seniors to focus on living and enjoying, and not spend time worrying, toiling or regretting.

How do you further assist? Mostly we consult with older adults and their loved ones to help them see what options are available when crises arise. Most people don’t know how to hire let alone vet in-home care givers. Most people don’t know what to look for or what questions to ask when considering long term care or assisted living options. Most people don’t know what home modifications to make in order to stay living in their own home longer. We help with all of that; we tour facilities with you, we ask the hard questions, we make recommendations and suggestions. We don’t pressure you in one way or another, we work with you until you are confident in making those choices for yourself.

How did you get started? After moving to the area several years ago, which was right after the most recent Medicare overhaul and right before COVID, these two events put a great damper on Cheyanne’s career in the field of Occupational Therapy. With marketable skills, even without a formal employer, she was able to keep afloat with several private clients who needed services she could provide. This experience showed that it’s more than possible to be independent and that you don’t have to work for someone else. With that, the seed for starting this business was planted.

Describe your customers. Our customers are primarily the elders in our community, but also their loved ones (family and caregivers). We hope to be a resource for the disabled as well.

What do you enjoy about the business? Feeling as if I make an impact but mostly it’s connecting with people. We have a lot to offer and we want people to utilize us, but the human connection is what it’s really all about.

I really am passionate about what it is that I aspire to do and the difference I want to make. Advocacy, connection, support, and a proactive combatter of loneliness are some of the things I want people to associate with me when they think of the services I provide. I want to be the stand-out, and viewed as the authority in my field, the person that comes to mind when a need arises that I can help with.

The Dialogue with Kendra Longworth

Posted on December 13, 2023 by - Uncategorized

This feature is a question-and-answer session with a new Blount County Chamber member. So, here we go with our 202nd installment visiting with Kendra Longworth, chief operating officer with Business Draft, which is the career acquisition platform that helps candidates and organizations match, connect, and hire faster.

Describe what Business Draft does: In three effective and innovative steps Business Draft delivers a fully transparent, modernized, and proven online system to Match, Connect, and Hire. Business Draft features an unprecedented tailored matching system which aligns candidates and companies based on their unique skills and requirements, in addition to an extensive range of interactive profile tools which use video response technology and an intuitive end-to-end candidate tracking system.

How did you get started? I joined the company in March 2023 as their COO to help build out the foundational operational components of Business Draft as well as to manage all investor relations.

Describe your customers? Like Uber needs riders and drivers, Business Draft needs candidates and companies. For companies, we provide an endless pipeline of candidates, one seamless streamlined process that also includes video response technology and an intuitive end-to-end candidate tracking system. For candidates, we provide an easy intuitive way for them to match with companies and roles they are best suited for.

What do you enjoy most about the business? I love being able to make a difference in people’s lives! We have an excellent team that cares about our customers, employees and investors. We truly want to change the world and better the experience for those searching or hiring for a job today.