2024 Cotton Fest Sponsors

September 14, 2024 kicks off the 25^th annual Cotton Fest in Somerville. If you’ve been here for this highly anticipated event, you know it’s no small affair. Vendors come from miles around, car enthusiasts drool over the vast array of classic and unique cars, music plays on the square and couch potatoes become runners for one morning to support Fayette Cares. It’s an event you just can’t afford to miss. As with all good things, it comes with a cost. Rather than pass that down to the community, some incredible folks step up each year to donate their time and money to make this happen. This week I want to highlight those sponsors and give you just a taste of who they are.

The City of Somerville is proud to support each business in Somerville. Mayor Ronnie Neill and his staff are invested in the future of the residents of Somerville, the businesses that are here and to come, and in playing an integral role in Fayette County’s continued growth. Somerville is the heart of Fayette County and welcomes everyone to the 25^th Annual Cotton Fest.

Allied Pest “For over 48 years, we’ve made it our mission to provide the Memphis TN Metro Area and the surrounding cities with effective, trustworthy, year-round pest control services. Allied’s pest control technicians can help with wildlife removal, rodent control, and additional pest control-related services.”

Wilder LP is Fayette County’s only locally owned propane company. They have been in business for 38 years and service all of Southwest Tennessee.

The UT Martin Somerville Center offers an opportunity to those in our community to get a University of Tennessee degree without having to leave home. They offer a variety of bachelor degree programs that can be completed here in Somerville. As our county grows, our residents will have the degrees necessary for future jobs.

Chickasaw Electric is a member owned, local power company. Currently there are 22,432 members in the cooperative. Chickasaw Electric’s board is made up of residents from the area it serves. They have 71 employees totaling over 720 years of experience.

Dynamix Physical Therapy– “Our secret to success? We stretch beyond expectations— literally and figuratively! Dynamix Physical Therapy is recognized at the Nation’s Top Physical Therapy company. Go Beyond with Dynamix!”

Aeneas Internet & Telephone is providing high speed internet through fiber optic connections. They were founded in 1995 and have grown steadily to over 45,000 members currently. They are continually expanding, most recently to Somerville, West Somerville and Rossville.

Blue Oval City is the first of its kind automotive manufacturing plant for Ford Electric Vehicles. When it is fully operational it will provide 6,000 jobs here in west Tennessee. Ford was first incorporated in 1903 and has been continuously family owned for over 120 years.

Rosser Law Firm– For over 45 years Richard Rosser has been practicing law. He is an advocate for residents in Fayette County representing them through a full range of legal services including Real Estate, Last Will & Testament, Trusts, Lawsuits and more. He also handles Family Law matters from Conservatorship to Child support and beyond. He is proud to have served as the Fayette County Attorney for the last 24 years.

TA Beefmasters is providing top quality genetics for top quality beef raised right here in Fayette County.

Laurie Scott has been a realtor for over 20 years, currently with John Green Realty. She is invested in her community including being part of the Fayette County Chamber for over 10 years. She is also an 11-year cancer survivor.

Fayette Sanitation– Their motto is “We make it easy. You don’t need to drag your trash can to the curb. We pick up right at your house.” They are locally owned and operated.

Wolf River Café has been in business for 35 years. It is renowned for fried catfish on Friday & Saturday nights, but while you’re there, make sure you grab a slice of caramel cake!

Oak Grove Gin is located on Highway 222 providing storage and ginning services for Fayette County and beyond. They are family owned and operated.

Chris Nordin State Farm is more than an insurance agency. They are locally owned and committed to their community. With involvement in the Rotary Club and Fayette County Chamber Board, Chris in involved with making Fayette County a place people want to live. Chris’ agency and staff support many community events and organizations, including Carl Perkins.

G&G Repair is a diesel repair shop owned by Jay Glover. He has been serving Fayette County for 15 years and is part of a family legacy of 65 years.

SIC Project Management partners with design professionals in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, surveying, and the various roles of construction and contract management, project management, community planning, grant application preparation, program management, and environmental assessments for Federal and State programs, industrial, and commercial projects. Shannon Cotter has your every need covered. She is active in her community including serving as a member of the Fayette County Chamber.

Fayette Cares Sixteen years ago, Fayette Cares launched the High Cotton 5/1k charity race as a way to help fund critical services for those facing poverty and abuse. The race not only brought hundreds of enthusiastic runners and walkers to the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce’s Cotton Festival, with winners announced from the stage, but also strengthened their ability to serve the community. Thanks to their incredible community support, they’ve been able to provide a 31-bed shelter for the homeless and abuse victims, distribute nearly two tons of food monthly to over 400 families, and offer hotline services that connect police and advocates to domestic violence victims in danger. The race and festival are a victory for our community, but the real winners are the struggling families who find help and hope at Fayette Cares.

Main Street Eatery is where Somerville goes for breakfast all day on Friday and Saturday. Rachel, Zach, Steve, Sue and the rest of the crew are ready to fill your stomach with yummy goodness ranging from monthly specialty pancakes to their famous chicken salad. Family friendly atmosphere mixed with home cooked food and smiling faces makes dining at Main St. Eatery an experience to brighten your day.

Make sure to support our sponsors that work so hard to keep our community growing. Remember to shop local and shop Fayette first!