The first annual LIGHT-UP LOCAL AWARDS were presented Tuesday (4/24/2018) at the Grove At Williamson Place. This people's choice celebration was co-sponsored by Locally Owned Murfreesboro and Smyrna Independant Merchants Association.
Locally Owned Murfreesboro President Gretchen Bilbro said, "The Firefly Awards is a people's choice awards celebration of independently owned businesses in Murfreesboro and Smyrna. The event was a way to spotlight independent businesses, the backbone of our communities."
WKRN's Larry Flowers announced the winners.
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA AWARD
- MURFREESBORO: Garage Barre
- SMYRNA: In Bloom Boutique
LUBE PRO BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
- MURFREESBORO: Just Love Coffee
- SMYRNA: Cali's Coffee and Creamery
NOW TECH PRODUCTIONS BEST NON-PROFIT
- MURFREESBORO: Special Kids
- SMYRNA: Carpe Artista
BEST RETAURANT
- MURFREESBORO: The Alley On Main
- SMYRNA: Toot's Good Food & Fun
BEST EVENT
- MURFREESBORO: Saturday Farmers Market
- SMYRNA: The Great Tennessee Air Show
MOST KID FRIENDLY PLACE
- MURFREESBORO: Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
- SMYRNA: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
BEST NIGHT OUT
- MURFREESBORO: The Alley On Main
- SMYRNA: The Omni Hut
WGNS GOOD NEIGHBOR OF THE YEAR
- MURFREESBORO: The Alley on Main
- SMYRNA: Gil's Ace Hardware
DEMPSEY, DILLING AND ASSOCIATES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
- MURFREESBORO: Batey Farms
- SMYRNA: Carpe Cafe
Bilbro noted, "Our finalists represent the best our communities have to offer. We congratulate each on their achievents."