Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the event
Governor Bill Lee has been traversing the state, celebrating its oldest and longest-running businesses. Recently, the State caravan stopped off in Cookeville to celebrate Johnson Nursery & Garden Center’s (JNGC) 110th anniversary.
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce was also on hand for the event.
“… We were proud to celebrate Johnson Nursery & Garden Center on their remarkable 110th anniversary,” according to the Chamber. “Gov. Bill Lee joined the community in honoring this milestone and congratulating the Johnson family for more than a century of success.”

Johnson’s Nursery and Garden Center
JNGC is the County’s oldest existing business.
‘Johnson’s Nursery is a shining example of how family-owned enterprises strengthen our local economy, create jobs, and shape the identity of our region. Their story is a reminder that when businesses thrive, communities grow,” according to the Chamber. “Congratulations to the Johnson family on 110 years of growth and community impact!”
JNGC is located at 1717 E Spring Street in Cookeville. For more information, call 931-528-8000, email chuck@johnsongardencenter.com, or visit HERE.
Photo courtesy of the State of Tennessee
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