February 8, 2012

Tractor Supply Donates $100k

Ann Buchanan & Kim Vella w/ Tractor Supply Company

Tractor Supply Company, located in Cool Springs, has presented United Way of Williamson County with a check for $100,000 to support relief efforts following recent record floods that ravaged Middle Tennessee.

Tractor Supply Company, which has its corporate headquarters in the Williamson County town of Brentwood, has a longstanding relationship with the community. Presently, Tractor Supply Company serves its customers through four Williamson County locations: Fairview, Franklin, Thompson’s Station and Triune.

“Tractor Supply is acutely aware of the dramatic impact the recent flood has had on residents of Williamson County, which has been declared a federal major disaster area,” said Jim Wright, chairman and CEO of Tractor Supply Company. “This contribution to United Way is one of the means we have of demonstrating our support to those families and individuals in need.”

In addition to the United Way donation, Tractor Supply Company is raising and matching funds from its employees to assist other Tractor Supply Company employees who have been affected by the flood. True citizens of the Volunteer State, numerous employees have also given their time to help neighbors get back on their feet.

“We are firmly committed to the residents of Williamson County and are proud to support United Way’s exceptional efforts in responding to this disaster,” Wright said. “We encourage other businesses to join us and others in supporting this wonderfully unique community we call home.”

Incorporated in 1961, United Way of Williamson County is assisting local agencies and organizations that offer help to victims devastated by the flood through support and replacement of lost or damaged items.

Checks, made out to United Way of Williamson County with “Flood Relief” in the memo section, can be sent to:
United Way of Williamson County
209 Gothic Court, Suite 107
Franklin, TN 37067

Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, operates more than 900 stores in 44 states. The Company’s stores are focused on supplying the lifestyle needs of recreational farmers and ranchers. The Company also serves the maintenance needs of those who enjoy the rural lifestyle, as well as tradesmen and small businesses. Stores are located in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The Company offers the following comprehensive selection of merchandise: (1) equine, pet and animal products, including items necessary for their health, care, growth and containment; (2) maintenance products for agricultural and rural use; (3) hardware and tool products; (4) seasonal products, including lawn and garden power equipment; (5) truck and towing products; and (6) work/recreational clothing and footwear for the entire family.

Taste of Cool Springs at Galleria

Here is the event as described by Taste of Cool Springs:

For one night only, the area’s best chefs unite to raise money for United Way of Williamson County and its partner agencies. The event features samplings of favorite creations from restaurants, caterers and hotels. Ticketholders will meet chefs, sip wine, sample foods and enjoy musical entertainment as they stroll from station to station.
Taste of Cool Springs is brought to you by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce and Cool Springs Galleria.

Proceeds from this event support programs that are creating opportunities for a better life for all in Williamson County. We all win when a child succeeds in school, when families are financially stable and when people have good health.
Here is the menu provided by participating Cool Springs restaurants:

Swanky’s Taco Shop
Sampling their full catering spread and appetizers
GLACEAU vitaminwater
vitaminwater and vitaminwater10 varieties
Texas Roadhouse
Ribs, mash potatoes, mushrooms, steak and iced tea
Noshville Delicatessen Cool Springs
Oven roasted Turkey Breast and Top Round Roast Beef carving station
Old Hickory Steakhouse at Gaylord Opryland
Char-crusted spinalis steak with a charred onion and fingerling potato salad garnished with pickled ramps and ravigote vinaigrette
Wolfgang Puck Express
Smoked Salmon Pizza with dill cream; Butternut Squash Soup; Mediteranean Vegetable Focaccia bites
Criallo’s Bistro & Bar
Chicken Oscar; Beef Kabobs
Wild Ginger
Stuffed Cremini mushrooms with spicy sausage and kimchi; Asian chicken salad en croute; Sushi
Sweet Dreams Cookie Company
Cheesecake truffles; cookies; cupcakes & cake samples; chess squares and more
Bosco’s
Bruschetta Bar (toasted baguettes with 6 different topping choices); Donut Bread Pudding with glaze and powdered sugar; two craft-brewed Beers for sampling
Chef on Call Catering
(A Little Fancy French with Country Cooking) Pastries and Chocolates; Seafood Dips with chips; Gumbo; Chili
Rainforest Cafe
Rasta Pasta-grilled chicken, penne pasta, walnut pesto, broccoli, red peppers and spinach in alfredo; China Island Salad-crisp greens tossed with potato sticks, toasted sesame seeds, rice noodles, scallions and china dressing
Mellow Mushroom
Pizza, Pizza & Pizza!
Puffy Muffin Inc.
Assorted pastries & chocolates; catering appetizers and other selections from the menu
108 Grille
Beef on Weck; Homemade Chips and Garbage Plate (specialty upstate NY dishes)
Corky’s BBQ
Ribs; Cucumber Salad; Smoked Turkey; Brownies
Nick of Thyme Catering
Dippity-Doo-Da-Day–an assortment of appealing appetizer dips for your party
Lorraine’s at Franklin Marriott-Cool Springs
Our Own Sweet Pea TN Pulled Pork Soup; Blackened Shrimp with mango sauce and cilantro ice cream; Traditional Bread Pudding with Jack Daniels raisin/cranberry sauce
Sperry’s
Selections to be announced
Brothers’ Pizza Co.
Pizza-NY style, hand-tossed; Homemade Lasagna; Meatballs
Gigis Cupcakes
Mini cupcakes
Blue Coast Burrito
Burrito bites; Salsa and Chips
Whole Foods Market-Franklin
Selections from our Prepared Foods, Chef’s Value Meals and Catering Specialties
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Selections to be determined
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Naked chicken queso burritos–Cilantro lime rice, black beans, marinated grilled chicken, warm three-sheese queso, fresh hand-made pico de gallo and shredded cheese
Buca di Beppo
Shell Pasta with meat sauce; additional pastas; Tiramisu
Merveilleux Confections
Wonderffuls–a cross between a truffle and the best piece of cake you’ve ever tasted
Arrington Vineyards
AV Award Winning wines
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Carmela’s Chicken Rigatoni–grilled chicken, mushrooms, caramelized onions, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese tossed with imported rigatoni pasta and creamy Marsala wine sauce; Vodka Rustica–Penne pasta with grilled chicken and smoked prosciutto in a zesty tomato-cream sauce made with SKYY Vodka. Topped with Parmesan cheese and baked until golden.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Mini doughnuts
Panera Bread
Healthy Fruit Smoothies; Broccoli Cheddar Soup in mini bread bowls; assorted mini Pastries and Cookies
Kroger Marketplace Bistro
A variety of catering selections for all occasions
Smoothie King
Cool, thick and creamy Smoothies blended with real fruit, natural juices and our revolutionary enhancers