Cleveland Media Association

05/27/2025

We had so many great ideas last month, we’re keeping the conversation going! 🌟
Shaping the Future of CMA: A Roundtable of Ideas (Part 2)

Join us Friday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Jenkins Deli for another roundtable discussion as we explore new ideas and exciting ways to grow the Cleveland Media Association.

Missed the last meeting? No problem! This is your chance to jump in, share your thoughts, and help shape what’s next for CMA.

📩 RSVP: [email protected]

Let’s keep the momentum going and make CMA even better!

Thanks to Visit Cleveland TN and Magnify Marketing Agency for their sponsorship!

04/29/2025

🌟 Have ideas for the future of CMA? We want to hear them!

Join us Friday, May 2 at 11:30 a.m. at Jenkins Deli for an interactive roundtable focused on shaping what’s next for Cleveland Media Association.

We're exploring fresh ideas, like after-hours networking events, new speaker formats and exciting collaborations. Bring your creativity, your input and a friend or two!

RSVP: [email protected]

Let’s dream big and build something great together.


Visit Cleveland TN Magnify Marketing Agency

03/31/2025

Join us for the next Cleveland Media Association meeting! 🤩
Learn about all the new things happening at the Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce!
Chamber Brand Refresh

The meeting will be held at Jenkins Deli, April 4 at 11:30 a.m. Don't forget to bring those dollar bills to Crow for Cash!
Please RSVP by April 2 to [email protected].

Aaron Weatherford is the Communications and Marketing Director at the Chamber. He works with all areas of the Chamber to keep Chamber membership and the community informed of all activities; promotes the Chamber to the local and regional business community through varied and integrated communications products and services, including overseeing development of all Chamber print and digital communications, maintaining and updating the Chamber website, press releases, newsletters and other print materials, and posts submissions to the Chamber’s online community calendar; acts as liaison with the media, actively engaging, cultivating and managing press relationships to ensure positive media coverage of Chamber programs, special events, public announcements and other projects; administers, maintains and monitors the Chamber’s presence on social media networking sites; provides editorial/creative assistance to all divisions of the Chamber.

02/25/2025

Exciting Events Coming Up in Cleveland, TN! 🎉

Looking for fun things to do in Cleveland, TN? Whether you’re in the mood for local dining and shopping, family fun or a night out, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss out on the best happenings coming up soon! Be sure to check the Event Calendar on our website for all the details, 🔗 in comments:


Here's what's happening!

At the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library:
🎻Color with Classical Music
🖋Southeastern Writers Alliance
🎲Game Night at the Library
🐰Visit with Thistle & Bunji
🧘‍♀️Yoga at the Library
☕Chill & Spill
👩‍🔬STEAM Power Hour
🧎‍♀️YMCA Fitness Classes at the Library
🎨Teen Dop-in Crafternoon
🌽Indoor Co****le at the Library
🧵Library Crochet Circle

🐔Movie Song Singo at Champy's Famous Fried Chicken-Cleveland, TN

🥰3rd Annual Project Free 2 Fly Shopping Soiree

🤡The Great Pages Circus at Tri-State Exhibition Center

🎤Singo at The Press

😍Elder's Ace Hardware Annual Founder's Day Sale

🌸Grit & Grace Market Spring Open House

🧇Sunday Brunch at Jenkins Deli

🍞Farmers on First Grocery Market

Be sure to check the Event Calendar often for new updates!


Tennessee Vacation

02/21/2025

Join us for the next Cleveland Media Association meeting! 🤩
Reasons to Write: An Author's Journey

🏃‍♂️ Guest Speaker: Cameron Fisher
✏️ Date: Friday, March 7
⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Jenkins Deli

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a personal journey into a published book? 📖 Cameron Fisher, recently completed a 16-year goal to run a half marathon in all 50 states. That incredible journey led to the publication of his book, "Reasons to Run."

Join us as he shares his experience of writing, publishing, and the lessons learned along the way in "Reasons to Write: An Author's Journey." Whether you’re a writer, runner, or just love a good story, you won’t want to miss this!

Cameron Fisher is Communications Coordinator for the Church of God International Offices and has lived in Cleveland for nearly 50 years. He is active in the community, having served with the Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Rotary Club, and Cleveland/Bradley Greenway. He took up running in 2007 as a fitness routine and it ended up to be life-changing. Combining his love for writing and running, he became an author in 2024.

The meeting will be held at Jenkins Deli, March 7 at 11:30 a.m. Member cost is $15 (meal included), Non-member cost is $25 (meal included). Don't forget to bring those dollar bills to Crow for Cash!

Thank you to Visit Cleveland TN and Magnify Marketing Agency for their sponsorship of this meeting.😊

Please RSVP by March 4 to [email protected].

01/20/2025

Join us for the Cleveland Media Association’s Annual Souper Bowl lunch! 🏈🍲

🗓️ Date: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce

CMA board members will provide soups and all the extras for free! If you have a friend who is a communications professional, bring them along and introduce them to our organization at this FREE meeting. 🤩

Please RSVP by Feb. 4, to [email protected]. 😊

Don’t forget to bring your $1 bills to participate in "Crow for Cash" and share your 2025 announcements with the community.

A big thank you to Visit Cleveland TN and Magnify Marketing Agency for sponsoring this event!

01/01/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from the Cleveland Media Association! 🎉

As we bid farewell to 2024, we reflect on the incredible moments shared and the connections we've built as a community of media professionals. Whether through creative collaborations, networking, or advancing our craft, we’ve had an unforgettable year! 🌟

We’re excited to continue working together to inspire, innovate, and connect in the year ahead. Here’s to new opportunities, growth, and making 2025 our best year yet! 💼✨

Thank you to all our members, partners, and friends for your continued support. Cheers to a bright and successful year ahead! 🥂

12/09/2024

Attention: Please RSVP by December 10th by emailing [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendar for our exciting meeting on Friday, Dec. 13, at 11:30 a.m. Tim Henderson will share the latest updates on Cleveland Utilities' Fiber-to-the-Home Broadband Services, showcasing how next-level speed and customer service are transforming the community.

Meeting Details
📍 Location: Tom Wheeler Training Center (beside Cleveland Utilities)
2455 Guthrie Ave., Cleveland, TN 37311
🍽️ Meal: Enjoy a festive Christmas meal catered by Farmhouse Restaurant Cleveland.
💵 Cost: Members: $15 (includes meal) Non-members: $25 (includes meal)

Don’t forget to bring your dollar bills for “Crow for Cash” and share your exciting updates with the group!

Tim Henderson currently serves as the President /CEO of Cleveland Utilities Authority. He grew up in Cleveland/Bradley County and is a graduate of Cleveland High School and East Tennessee State University. His work path began as an Environmentalist for the state of Tennessee. Tim then moved to the Department of Labor, working both with Federal OSHA and the State of Tennessee TOSHA. After spending 8 years as the Director of Safety Compliance for TOSHA, Tim moved to Cleveland Utilities in 1993. His utility path specifically started with guiding the safety, health, and security for all divisions of the organization. In 2000, he was promoted to Assistant Manager of Administrative Services and worked closely with government and community affairs. In 2012, he assumed the role of Vice President of the department, was promoted to Senior Vice President in May 2016, and to his current role as the President/CEO in November 2016.

Tim has served on or continues to serve on the Central Service Association Board, Distributors Insurance Corporation (DIC) Board, Junior Achievement Board, Tree Board, Tennova Board, Life Bridges Board, Planning Commission, Ocoee River Recreation and Economic Development Board, Chamber of Commerce Board, the United Way of the Ocoee Region Board, Southeastern Industrial Development Association (SEIDA) Board, along with other committees for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Tennessee Valley Public Power Association (TVPPA) and Southeast District Distributors Association (SDPDA).

Tim has a love for people and a passion to enjoy the outdoor creation. He is blessed with three sons, Cole, Conner and Chase.

His reminder is to take one step at a time, live one day at a time, and remember, we are just passing through.
Thank you to Visit Cleveland TN and Magnify Marketing Agency for their sponsorship of this meeting.

11/22/2024

11/08/2024

✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to Dr. Andrea Phillips, Assistant Professor of Public Relations at Lee University, for joining us at our November CMA meeting! Her insightful presentation, The Power of Strategy: Distinguishing Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics for Greater Success, kept us all entertained and inspired. 🌟👏

Stay tuned for details on our December meeting—go ahead and mark your calendars for December 13! 🎄We’re looking forward to another fantastic gathering. 🎉



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05/04/2024

Here we go Y'all!🤩🎉
Be sure to visit our website for more info on these and many more fun Upcoming Events in !!! 🤩
👉 https://bit.ly/3q4L0o9

🎉 Music Under the Stars Museum and Cultural Center at 5ive Points (May 2)

🎉 The Woof Walk Terra Running Company (May 4)

🎉 Ladies Tea Party Cleveland Bradley County Public Library (May 4)

🎉 "Symphonic Splendor" The Cleveland Orchestra of Tennessee (May 4)

🎉 The Luck o' the Irish Spring Recital Cleveland City Ballet Bang-A-Rang Productions (May 4 & 5)

🎉 Cinco de Mayo at Catrina's bar and grill #1 (May 5)

🎉 Cinco de Mayo at El Jinete - Cleveland (May 5)

🎉 Sunday Special at High Point Climbing And Fitness Cleveland (May 5)

Tennessee Vacation

04/25/2024

🌟 CMA Speed Networking Event 🌟

Join us May 10 for an exciting Speed Networking Event for Media Professionals! Think of it as speed dating, but for your career. 😉 You'll have the opportunity to make valuable connections and grow your professional network in a fast-paced, exciting environment. With talented professionals in attendance, you never know what opportunities might take off.

💼 Bring your business cards and get ready to promote yourself, your brand and your business!

The meeting will be held at the Cleveland Elks Lodge at 11:30 a.m. As always, a delicious meal will be provided by Ceasar's Catering & Event Planning. Member cost is $15 (meal included), Non-member cost is $25 (meal included). Don't forget to bring those dollar bills to Crow for Cash!

Thank you to Visit Cleveland TN and Magnify Marketing Agency for their sponsorship of this meeting. 😊

Please RSVP by May 7 by emailing [email protected] or filling out this form: 👉https://bit.ly/4aXQbLk