The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the BUSINESS AT IT'S BEST GALA luncheon that's set for 11:30 Friday morning, January 27, 2017 in the main ballroom at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center.

They are seeking your nominations in two areas (CLICK the category below for a link to the on-line application):

The Business Legend of the Year is someone with a lifetime of successful business and community service in Rutherford County.

The Business Person of the Year is someone who has contributed significantly to the Rutherford County business environment during the previous year (2015).

So that you will know who has and has not been honored, here is a list of those community leaders:

BUSINESS LEGEND: Steve Harrison (2014), John Hood (2013), Andrea Loughry (2012), Doris and Jim Demos (2011), Charlie Myatt (2010), Bob Spivey (2009), Percy E. "Bubba" Dempsey, III (2008), Jerry Benefield (2007), Joel Jobe and Sam Lasseter (2006), Bill Sloan (2005), Tommy Smith (2004), Richard Reeves (2003), Matt Murfree (2002), Gary Brown (2001), Ed C. Loughry, Jr. (2000), Roy Lee Waldron (1999), Bob Parks (1998), Frank Crosslin, Rollie Holden and Thomas Hutchinson (1997), Joe B. Jackson, John Bragg and Jack Weatherford (1996), Vestor Waldron and Henry Huddleston, III (1995), Tommy Martin and Dr. Carl Adams (1994), Sam Ridley and Knox Ridley (1993), Jennings Jones (1992), and Grady Haynes (1991).

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: Randy Knight (2014), Joey Peay (2013), Pat Murphy (2012), Shane Reeves and Rick Sain (2011), Gordon Ferguson (2010), Allen Jackson (2009), Bill Shacklett (2008), Bill Jones (2007), Lee Moss (2006), Steven Dotson (2005), Ronnie Barrett (2004), Wade Hays (2003), Ronnie Knight (2002), John Floyd (2001), Andy Adams (2000), Terry Haynes (1999), Charlie Myatt (1998), Doris and Jim Demos (1997), Mark Pirtle (1996), Don Alexander (1995), Blake Tidwell (1994), Ed Loughry, Jr. (1993), Sally and Howard Wall (1992), Tom Batey (1991), Andrea Loughry (1990), George Pope (1989), Joe Swanson (1988), Jerry Benefield (1987), Bob Parks (1986), and Jack Weatherford (1985).

If you have questions, phone the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce at 615-893-6565.