HYPE

03/30/2026

Don't forget to complete the 2026 Citizen Survey!

This survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and is important to the budgeting process. We appreciate your support!

Survey will close 3/31/26.

https://bit.ly/2026-Citizen-Survey

03/30/2026

Some of our members at last week’s Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast!

03/27/2026

We all have a responsibility to show up at the polls. Hear from our Vice Chair of Quality Business Climate, Lucas Fishman, on dates to be aware of in the upcoming 2026 election cycle. We want to see YOU exercising your right this year!

03/18/2026

🗳️ Vote or Be Outvoted 🗳️

Did you know there’s a local election in Hamblen County this year? If you didn’t, where have you been?? 👀

Today several HYPE members met at Huey Magoo’s to hear from local leaders Mike Fishman, President of Lakeway Publishers, Inc. & John Gullion, Citizen Tribune Managing Editor on the importance of voting locally and voting informed.

Key Dates for the 2026 Election Season:
April 6th: deadline to register to vote
April 7th: Candidate Meet & Greet (hosted by: Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce & Citizen Tribune)
April 15-30th: Early Voting Period
May 5th: Election Day

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting local young pros! Rhonda Sams, Realtor - Crye Leike Premier Real Estate, Commercial Bank, Iconex, Tennessee Valley Authority, Dudash Executive Coaching & Wild Building Construction

02/24/2026

We got real about burnout this morning at the @ Shoney’s. ☕️

Being a isn’t easy—especially when work is always just a tap away. 📲

✨ Protect your energy.
✨ Guard your time.
✨ Let tech (and AI!) help make life easier.

Each “yes” means saying “no” to something else—so make those “yeses” count!

🎧 Want to dive deeper? Our Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce crew loved this podcast on avoiding burnout: https://www.regions.com/insights/personal/podcast/avoiding-burnout-at-work

Big shoutout to our amazing sponsors for fueling these important convos! 💪
Commercial Bank Dudash Executive Coaching Iconex Tennessee Valley Authority Rhonda Sams, Realtor - Crye Leike Premier Real Estate & Wild Building Construction

01/30/2026

What a night at The Tee Box ! ⛳

Big thanks to Rotary Club of Morristown TN for hosting HYPE and helping young and seasoned pros connect over a few swings, laughs, and new friendships! 🤝

HYPE is a program of the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce. To join or get more info, DM us! 📩

Rhonda Sams, Realtor - Crye Leike Premier Real Estate Commercial Bank Iconex Tennessee Valley Authority & Wild Building Construction sponsor the program!

01/19/2026

First event of the year!! Come out to The Tee Box next Thursday, January 29th to meet some fellow YPs!

Join us on January 29th for our first 5th Thursday Social of the year! We are excited to be teaming up with HYPE for this event! ⛳️

12/20/2025

HYPE had another successful night of wrapping! 🎁🎄

Representing the Ribbon Rebels: Mattie Bryant & Nate Beck, Jolly Quill
Tinsel Titan: Caroline Norris, Chamber

Get your presents wrapped at College Square Mall by Lakeway Area Habitat for Humanity volunteers and support a great cause!

Thanks to our sponsors: Rhonda Sams, Realtor - Crye Leike Premier Real Estate, Strate Insurance Group, Inc., Commercial Bank, Iconex, MDS Logistics & Wild Building Construction.

HYPE is a young professionals program of the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce.

12/17/2025

First round of the HYPE Wrap Battle at College Square Mall to help out Lakeway Area Habitat for Humanity is underway!

Wrap Star: Carlee Rose, Edward Jones
Bow Bro: Haley Fugate, Covenant Foundation
Ribbon Rebel: Lauren Seaver, Chamber
Wrap Queen: Leslie Brenna, Habitat for Humanity

Bring your gifts for us to wrap! Today until 5 or tomorrow 5-9pm 🎁

HYPE is a program of Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce built to attract, engage, and retain young professionals in the Lakeway Area.

12/12/2025

HYPE had their annual Christmas Party tonight at Tennessee Jacks Morristown, TN 🎄

Congratulations to the winner of the Best Dressed award, Tori Bullington with Clayton Supply Morristown! 🏆

Thank you to our program sponsors for engaging with in Morristown this year! Rhonda Sams, Realtor - Crye Leike Premier Real Estate, Commercial Bank, MDS Logistics, Iconex, Strate Insurance Group, Inc. & Wild Building Construction!

HYPE is a program of Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce built to attract, engage, and retain young professionals in the Lakeway Area.

11/06/2025

HYPE finished up their softball season tonight! They’ve so enjoyed playing in the Parks & Rec co-ed league this Fall! 🥎

👉🏻 Interested in joining HYPE? We are a program of the Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce, all about Helping Young Professionals Excel (see what we did there? 😉) Call the Chamber (423-586-6382) or DM us!

Special thank you to Lumify Printing and Marketing for sponsoring the t-shirts for this year!

And thank you to HYPE’s sponsors, making it possible for young professionals to grow in their careers, form connections in the community, and have some fun!
MDS Logistics Commercial Bank Iconex Rhonda Sams, Realtor - Crye Leike Premier Real Estate Strate Insurance Group, Inc. & Wild Building Construction

10/23/2025

We had a wonderful with our Hamblen County Government Mayor Chris Cutshaw this morning at 60 beans coffee!

Mayor Cutshaw shared some insight into county-wide projects like the new jail, the school systems, roads & more.

He also gave advice for success to us young pros by quoting Nick Saban: “if you want to be successful, you’ve got to put in the work.” He was quick to say after that quote 🤪🟧⬜️

Thanks to our sponsors! Rhonda Sams, Realtor - Crye Leike Premier Real Estate, Strate Insurance Group, Inc., Commercial Bank, Iconex, MDS Logistics & Wild Building Construction!
Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce