Established in 1947, the Chamber’s purpose is to promote, advance and perpetuate the business, commercial, manufacturing, and civic interest of the Town of Rogersville and Hawkins County.

To advance the agricultural interests of the area, to develop a unified public spirit in all, whereby a unified effort may be put forth to aid the Town of Rogersville & Hawkins County toward a more prosperous, more beautiful, and better place in which to live.

Programs include:

Economic Development:

• Providing local office space at the Chamber office for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center.

• Providing free assistance in developing business plans, budgeting, and how to apply for funding.

• Industrial incentives through the Governor’s Three Star Program.

  Holston  Business Development Center.

• Support new business entrepreneurs via the Business Incubator to develop new business ideas untill they become self sufficient.

 Leadership Program:

• Adult and youth personal growth program designed to motivate participants to develop and enhance the quality of leadership to address pertinent community issues.

Keep Hawkins Clean:

• Adopt-a Highway

• Cherokee Lake Clean up

• Litter pick-up

• Beautification projects and educational programs

Tourism:

• Promotion through website, brochures, and regional partnership

Governmental Relations:

• Legislative breakfast for federal, state and local politicians to address issues and questions that will affect our communities.

Rogersville Main Street Program:

• Certification for the national and state programs

Governor’s Three Star:

• Certification for Hawkins County by the State of Tennessee to ensure it is economically prepared to service business and industries that are considering locating in Hawkins County

Simply stated the Chamber is a volunteer partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in our community.   The Chamber tries to accomplish this by working smart, working hard, and taking advantage of great opportunities.

Other questions include:  What is the population of Hawkins County?  (56,196) Who is a good real estate company?  Where is a good place to eat?  What is the average temperature and snow fall?  The Chamber receives thousand of calls, emails, and letters every year from potential visitors, people looking to relocate, new residents, and local people seeking information about our community.

As a service, we happily recommend members of the Chamber of Commerce who can meet your needs. We also serve as an information center for demographics, maps, phone books, event information, industrial lists, and most any other service that we can provide.

The Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber is the “Front Door to the Community.”  We are the usually the first contact for visitors, newcomers, and business prospects.  The first impression of the community and the people that live in the community is all through the Chamber office.  The Chamber unites business and professional leaders to create a central agency to improve business and build a strong community.  The Chamber represents networking, marketing opportunities, small business support, public representation

The Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber office is located off of Main Street  in the US Bank Building.  The Chamber is closed on all Federal Holidays.

On the 4th Thursday of each month the Chamber our members have the opportunity to host  a monthly membership breakfast which is held at a different business location each month.  The breakfast gives the business the opportunity to show case their business to the movers and shakers of Hawkins County. The breakfast allows businesses to  network with fellow business associates to share ideas and opportunities that will assist them as they continue to improve their on business climate.

Executive Director, Nancy Barker is a native of Rogersville/Hawkins County. Born and Raised in Rogersville; she attended Walter State Community College and still calls Rogersville home.

Nancy has served as the Executive Director of the Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce for the past ten years. She serves on the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Board of Directors and received certification as a Certified Tennessee Tourism Professional in 2003. She is the Director of Leadership Hawkins and serves on the Tri-Cities Regional Leadership Board of Directors. Nancy also serves on the Clinch Powell Rural and Community Development Board of Directors, Hawkins County Joint Economic Board, Holston Business Development Board of Directors, and Hawkins County Health Council. Nancy has served on the Governor’s Three Star Advisory Board for the past three years.

Nancy is assisted in her office by her secretary, Angela Manis.

Mailing Information: Rogersville/Hawkins County Chamber of Commerce
110 East Kyle Street
Rogersville, Tennessee 37857

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Phone/Fax: 423-272-2186