Hello Chamber Members and Friends,

Last Friday, our communities across East Tennessee were faced with devastating floods and wind from the remnants of Hurricane Helene. Roads and bridges were destroyed or blocked in many locations. Utilities were damaged and access was cut to reliable water and electricity throughout the region.

Now, as we all recover, this community has done what it does best. Neighbors have rallied together to help one another. It will take us all to recover and rebuild. In the coming days and weeks, watch our socials for details of what is needed most, as it changes quickly. We will be sharing information from the City of Elizabethton, Emergency Management from Carter County, United Way, Region A.H.E.A.D, and other organizations in Carter County that are taking donations, offering support and relaying important information. Links below for volunteering, donations to United Way and Region A.H.E.A.D.

Your Chamber is open and ready to serve. We have wifi, power and water. We will be open for regular business hours and welcome you to come by to regroup and recharge. If you need specific connections, please don’t hesitate to call us, no matter what it is that you need. We likely know someone that we can connect with that is willing and eager to help.

While our community wasn’t prepared to withstand the remnants of Hurricane Helene, we will rebuild, together.

Stay safe friends.

Joy McCray
Executive Director
Elizabethton/Carter County Chamber of Commerce