Dr. Casey Owen was born and grew up in Smith County. He graduated from Smith County High School in 2003 and was accepted to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. There he received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Microbiology. He applied and was accepted by the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Memphis where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2011. Upon graduation from dental school, Dr. Owen returned to the Middle Tennessee area to practice, gaining valuable experience in the field and furthering his knowledge, techniques and therapies by attending continuing education courses on a wide range of topics. When Dr. Owen first decided he wanted to become a dentist, he also knew he eventually wanted to own his own practice. After three years of being a practicing dentist he felt like the time had come, and started searching for office space to start his practice. With office space hard to find in the location he wanted to set his practice up, and since building his own space was not a viable option, he contacted Travis and Amy Dudney of Gordonsville Drugs and started discussing plans to build rental office space in Gordonsville. He also contacted his dental supply company and began to research the latest in office equipment, technology, and materials, taking trips to manufacturers to inspect production of equipment for the office. Dr. Owen wanted to offer his patients the forefront of oral healthcare including a paperless office with digital x-rays, quiet electric drills, and nitrous oxide to give the patients a relaxed enjoyable dental visit. Plans were made to open in November of 2014, and November 24th Dr. Owen started accepting new patients into his practice. Dr. Owen and his staff love seeing patients of all ages and offer a wide range of treatments including cleanings and gum therapy, tooth extractions, silver and white fillings, crown and bridge work, dentures and partials, and will continue to expand in technique and treatments into the future. “My staff and I are looking forward to serving all of Smith and surrounding counties with the best in oral healthcare.” -Dr. Casey Owen
Carthage Family Chiropractic
Dr. Melanie Cruz has joined Carthage Family Chiropractic at 516 Main Street North. She brings with her a conservative approach to care that centers on the function of the whole person, not just the symptoms. Her vitalistic philosophy that the body can heal under the right conditions draws patients from all walks of life. She focuses on the function of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system as well as nutrition, therapeutic exercise, and the patient’s specific needs for his or her life.
Dr. Cruz specializes in the Graston Technique, a form of soft tissue treatment for scar tissue, fibrosis, and chronic inflammation. The treatment has been shown to promote faster rehabilitation, reduce the need for anti-inflammatory medication, and resolve chronic conditions that are thought to be permanent. Graston Technique is used by more than 300 professional and amateur sports organizations. Dr. Cruz brings this highly sought after treatment to Smith County as the only Graston provider in the community and surrounding areas.
In addition, Dr. Cruz offers nutritional consultations and carries a wide variety of vitamins and supplements. Consultations with Dr. Cruz are specific to each patient to uncover hidden food allergies and sensitivities, as well as nutritional deficiencies. Nutritional guidance can aid with chronic diseases, systemic dysfunction, and skin disorders.
A Nashville native, Dr. Cruz grew up in Hermitage, Tennessee and played Division I college softball while earning her Bachelor’s degree at Tennessee State University. She is a graduate of Life University in Marietta, Georgia, where she obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. In her free time, Dr. Cruz enjoys playing softball, hiking, playing with her Australian Shepherd, and live music.
Roland Digital Media Co.
On May 16th the ribbon cutting for the new digital sign was held by the Smith County Chamber of Commerce. The sign is located just off the intersection of Upper Ferry Road and the Carthage bypass. The digital billboard was erected by Roland Digital Media along with two static billboards. Roland Advertising specializes in billboard advertising in the middle Tennessee area. They offer a variety of options including static, tri-vision, and digital outdoor advertising. With 30+ years of marketing experience the Roland name has become synonymous with successful business marketing. They are a company that utilizes the technology of today and embraces the values of the past. Those classic values when your word meant something and clients were your friends. They focus on stepping outside the box to create unique advertising campaigns that bring hightened awareness for their clients products and services. They also give their clients a little something extra by featuring them in their monthly newsletters and posting their ads on their FaceBook page. They are located at: 300 West Jackson St. Cookeville, TN 38501 Call Tomi LeTulle at 931-528-8100 for further information.
Peaceful Pastures
Peaceful Pastures is 300 acres of beautiful, open hilly land at the edge of the Cumberland Plateau in Lancaster. You will find a diversity of farming products at Peaceful Pastures.
Please feel free to visit our web sites: www.peacefulpastures.com (farm and meats) andwww.countrygirlsoaps.com (bath and body products). You can “shop” at the farm or pick up orders Monday-Friday 7 am-3 pm, by appointment.
Sonic
The Smith County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our latest new member, Sonic Drive-in Restaurant; Todd and Diane Smith, owners.
Todd and Diane Smith stated, “We would like to thank all of Smith County for their patronage over the years and continued support. We are looking forward to serving from a new and updated facility soon.”
Sonic has plans to open a location in front of the local Wal-Mart in the future.
SONIC’S history can be traced back to 1953 and a small root beer stand called Top Hat in Shawnee, Oklahoma. In 1959, after successfully operating a handful of Top Hat locations, Troy Smith and partner Charles Pappe christened the existing locations SONIC, a good match for their slogan, “Service at the Speed of Sound.” Since that time Sonic has used several innovative slogans they include: “Service With the Speed of Sound” (1958), “Happy Eating” (1980s: on signs at many of the company’s drive-ins), “America’s Drive-In” (1987), “Summer’s Funner” (1993), “It’s Sonic Good” (2003), “Sonic’s Got It, Others Don’t” (2007), “Even Sweeter After Dark” (2009), “This is How You Sonic” (2011), And finally “It’s not just good. It’s Sonic good”. Community Support is also something Sonic is about. On the official website Sonic states: “SONIC is more than a great place to grab a Footlong Quarter Pound Coney and a Cherry Limeade. Our heritage is not only about great food and friendly service but also being part of the community. It’s not just the right thing to do…it’s good business.” The local Sonic has been a part of our business community since 1996. 
Smith County Advanced Eye Care
Smith County Advanced Eye Care is your newest choice in local eye care for the entire family. We are pleased to be open and are dedicated to providing you with the products and services that reflect our commitment to your eye health. We are located at 507 Gordonsville Highway Suite 101. The office is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 until 5:00 with extended hours on Tuesday until 6:00 pm.
We are staffed by two Optometrist, Dr. Garrett Shepherd and Dr. Jonathan Coble. Dr. Shepherd received his Doctor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN in 2005. He also has a practice at Huddleston & Shepherd Family Vision in Cookeville, TN. Dr. Coble, originally from West Tennessee, graduated with a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee at Martin. He also continued to Southern College of Optometry and graduated Magna Cum Laude.
For your convenience, we do accept most insurance plans. Feel free to call our office at 683-5550 for more information or to make your appointment. We are very excited to be in Smith County to continue the tradition that started over 30 years ago at Huddleston and Shepherd Family Vision in Cookeville of professional care with a friendly attitude. We look forward to serving you.
