More than 10 Tennessee companies to be celebrated for years of operation
JACKSON, Tenn. — More than 10 companies are set to be recognized for more than 100 years in Tennessee.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development says it will host a series of events to pay tribute to many of these centennial companies:
- Hockaday Handmade Brooms – Selmer, TN
- Bank of Halls – Halls, TN
- J.P. Shelly & Sons – Middleton, TN
- The Lauderdale County Enterprise – Ripley, TN
- RM Brooks Store – Robbins, TN
- The First National Bank of Oneida – Oneida, TN
- Whitehead Insurance Group – Oneida, TN
- Lay Family Furniture – Oneida, TN
- Forbus General Store – Pall Mall, TN
- Anderson & Haile Drug Company – Gainesboro, TN
- Boyette’s Dining Room – Tiptonville, TN
- Lake County Banner – Tiptonville, TN
- The Bledsonian Banner – Pikeville, TN
- First Farmers & Commercial Bank – Pikeville, TN
- Bank of Perry County – Lobelville, TN
- Henry Flury and Sons Grocery – Tracy City, TN
- Dutch Maid Bakery and Café – Tracy City, TN
- The Marugg Company – Tracy City, TN
- Putnam-Reed Funeral Home – Pikeville, TN
“To say that we are proud of these businesses is an understatement,” said TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter. “These legacy companies have seen great success, overcome obstacles, survived the pandemic and remain pillars in their communities. I am honored to recognize each of them for contributing to our state’s history and spurring economic growth in Tennessee.”
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