47th Annual Weakley Chamber Stephen Wright Memorial Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament Held in Sharon

The 47th Annual Weakley County Chamber Stephen Wright Memorial Industry Appreciation Golf Tournament was held Thursday, May 15th at Persimmon Hills Golf Course. Nineteen teams registered for the yearly event that honors the late Stephen Wright, a longtime Chamber supporter and community advocate.

Teams represented a wide cross-section of local industry, financial institutions, infrastructure and utilities companies, and government office representatives. Registered teams included: ATA CPAs and Advisors; Champion Homes; City of Sharon; Fitness 1440; Edward Jones & Greenfield Banking Company; Imerys Clay; Parker Hannifin Sporlan Division; RaeKar & C&B Linen; Security Bank & Trust; Sims, Wilson, and Brigance; Southern Source Industrial and Printing; Stanley Black and Decker; U.S. Brick; UT Martin Athletics; Vaughn Electric & Consolidated Crane Services; Weakley County Municipal Electric System [WCMES]; West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital; West Tennessee Public Utility District; and Westan Insurance.

The tournament began with lunch provided by WCMES, a start call at 12:30PM, and conclusion around 5:00PM with team and contest winners announced.

The first-place prize of $720 was awarded to the Edward Jones and Greenfield Banking Company team. Second place and a $540 prize went to the ATA team. Third place, with a $420 prize, was awarded to the Parker Hannifin Sporlan Division team. All cash prizes were made possible through the combined sponsorship of Weakley County Municipal Electric System, Edward Jones, First Citizens National Bank, Hamilton Ryker, and the Chamber.

The UT Martin Athletics, Security Bank & Trust, and Champion Homes teams were the three teams randomly drawn to receive $120 each. The putting contest, sponsored by Champion Homes, awarded a $100 gift card to winner Lucas Rutkowski, and Jeremy Allen won the half earnings from the putting contest.

Closest-to-the-pin winners were as follows:

• Hole #4: Greg Robinson, Volunteer Distributing Golf Bag
• Hole #8: Chase Mayfield, $100 cash prize donated by Edward Jones
• Hole #15: Colin Hatch, $75 gift card from Bank of Gleason and $25 gift certificate from Five Seasons Men’s Shop
• Hole #18: Kevin Decker, $25 gift from Sammies Restaurant, $25 gift card from The Grind Mac and Cheese Burger Bar, and $50 gift card from Blake’s at Southern Milling

Lunch was sponsored by WCMES, and refreshments and beverages were provided by Union City Coca-Cola, Volunteer Distributing Company, Weakley County Register of Deeds April Jones, Weakley County Trustee Marci Floyd, and West Tennessee Public Utility District.

“This tournament has been a historically great event, and it means a lot to all of us to continue honoring Mr. Stephen Wright, who gave so much to this community,” said Weakley Chamber Golf Tournament Committee Chair Tony Robinson. “It’s always a great day, and I’m happy to help out and be a part of this meaningful event each year.”

Chamber Director Erica Moore added, “We’re grateful for the generous individuals, businesses, and volunteers who help make this event possible year after year. Special thanks to Steven and Tracy Scott, owners of Persimmon Hills Golf Course, for their continued support in providing the beautiful course, carts, and facilities. Their hospitality helps deliver a great experience for everyone involved. If you haven’t stopped by Persimmon Hills for a game, put it on your list of fun and local things to do this summer.”

The golf committee consists of Chairman Tony Robinson of Edward Jones, Brad Branscum of First Community Bank of the Heartland, Shelly Bowers of WCMES, Cody Martin of Westan Insurance, Steven Scott of Persimmon Hills Golf Course, and Weakley County Chamber staff. Volunteers for the event include Shelly Bowers of WCMES, Hannah Stewart of UT Martin, Stefania Wheeler of United Way West TN, Heather Adams of JC Educational & Office Supply, Miranda Hitt of the Dresden Enterprise, and Nathaniel Newlin of First Community Bank of the Heartland.

Hole sponsors for the 2025 tournament include:

Akin & Porter Produce, Inc.; ATA CPA’s & Advisors; Bank of Gleason; Biggs Greenhouse; Bowlin Funeral Home; C&B Linen; Cam Cleaning Company; Cary Insurance; Champion Homes; City of Gleason; City of Greenfield; City of Martin; City of Sharon; Color Shop Construction; Color Shop Restoration; Cornerstone Investment Group; CRS CPAs; E & H Refrigeration; Edward Jones; Farm Credit Mid-America; First Choice Rentals; Fitness 1440; Gleason Lumber; Goolsby Real Estate; Greenfield Banking Company; Greenfield Monument Works; Hamilton Ryker; Hamlin Real Estate; Imerys Clay; James Motor Company; James Washburn, Attorney; Jeffery T. Higgs, D.D.S.; Jordan Plumbing Company; Larry Jolley Realty; Magnolia Clinic; Marble Shop; Martin Rotary Club; Mathis Battery; Murphy Funeral Home; Nutrien Ag Solutions; Parker Hannifin Corp.; Pressure Points; Persimmon Hills Golf Course; RaeKar; RB & B Carwash; Security Bank & Trust; Servall; Simmons Bank; Sims, Wilson, & Brigance; Simply Southern Cafe; Southern Source; Stanley Black & Decker; Tate Family Foods; Tennessee Home Solutions; The Color Shop; Thunderbolt Broadcasting; Tosh Farms; Union City Coca-Cola; U.S. Brick; UT Martin Athletics; Vaughan Bros. Hardware; Violet Rhea & Co.; Volunteer Distributing; Weakley County Chamber; Weakley County Farm Bureau; Weakley County Municipal Electric System; Wendell Alexander Realty; West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital; West Tennessee Public Utility District; Westan Insurance; and Williams Funeral Home.