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2026 Business at its Best
Friday, March 6, 2026


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Story and Photography by Eric Lusk

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce recently held their annual Business at its Best Celebration at Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel & Conference Center presented by Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford. This celebration brings together inspiration, connection and community pride - all in one unforgettable event.

Distinguished Award Recipients included Norman Brown, Business Legend of the Year; Dow Smith, Business Person of the Year and Jimmy Pitts, Leadership Rutherford Pinnacle Award. 

The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, which includes the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Destination Rutherford, Economic Development and Workforce Development, seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both its nearly 2,200-members and non-members.

For more information, please visit www.rutherfordchamber.org.


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