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Who are you, and what is your business?<\/strong><\/p>\n Tabb and Sarah McNabb, and our business is Raulston Woods & Gardens.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sarah has lived in Marion County for over fifteen years. She brings to our community and commerce a lifetime of dedication to civic activism, years of corporate management experience, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the tour industry acquired\u00a0 through her many years experience in the field . . . from driving a tour bus; to pioneering the development and becoming the CEO of the second largest tourist attraction in Alaska\u00a0\u00a0 . . . The Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show; to starting Ketchikan Outdoors from scratch and growing it from just 30 customers its first year to over 10,000 within a few summer seasons of operation.<\/p>\n Tab has lived in Marion County most of his life.\u00a0 He is a former English teacher and basketball coach at S.P.H.S. His family owned and operated a travel agency in South Pittsburg called All Ways Travel with Linda which opened its doors in the late 70\u2019s and was the McNabb\u2019s family business until they sold the agency in 1996.\u00a0 Tab spent much of his childhood learning the travel business while helping his mom at the office.\u00a0 He caught the \u201ctravel bug\u201d and it took him on many adventures and afforded him an enormous background in the profession.\u00a0 He worked on Grand Cayman Island for the TV personality Chef<\/p>\n Tell, and was an environmental educator on Catalina Island for the world-renowned film maker Jean-Michel Cousteau, and he later became a fishing guide in Alaska where he met Sarah.<\/p>\n What is your product or service?<\/strong><\/p>\n Raulston Woods and Gardens is a 136-acre playground of trails, ponds, creeks, mountain meadows, cabins, a mountain amphitheater, covered stage, three thousand square foot reception hall, and historic house built in the 1800\u2019s with ties to Colonel James Raulston, Andrew Jackson, and Hugh Raulston to name a few.\u00a0 The property is being preserved and made suitable for weddings, concerts, corporate meetings, team building, parties, camping, hiking, relaxing, and quiet meditation.<\/p>\n How did you get started?<\/strong><\/p>\n Though Raulston Woods and Gardens is a new endeavor for the McNabb\u2019s, they have over 60 years combined experience in the hospitality and tourism industry.\u00a0 They currently also own and operate Ketchikan Outdoors, one of the world\u2019s most acclaimed excursion companies. It is located in Ketchikan, Alaska.\u00a0 They have recently launched an off-shoot of KO called \u201cChattanooga Riverbenders\u201d which is located at Ross\u2019s Landing and offers a variety of unique boat tours.<\/p>\n Why Marion County?<\/strong><\/p>\n We are very excited to be sharing our love of tourism, service and hospitality where we call home. We look forward to providing people from all over the world memorable experiences here in our own Marion County, Tennessee.\u00a0<\/p>\n Is there anything fun you can share about who your target market is?<\/strong><\/p>\n Our target market is really everyone – anyone in the market for a venue for weddings, concerts, corporate meetings, team building, parties, camping, hiking, relaxing, and quiet meditation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Who are you, and what is your business? Tabb and Sarah McNabb, and our business is Raulston Woods & Gardens.\u00a0 Sarah has lived in Marion County for over fifteen years. She brings to our community and commerce a lifetime of dedication to civic activism, years of corporate management experience, and a deep understanding of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2290,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" [et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_5,3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/marioncountychamber.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/image001-scaled.jpg\" title_text=\"image001\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p> Who are you, and what is your business?<\/strong><\/p> I\u2019m Lissa Goeltz, a South Pittsburg native, now serving the women and families in Marion County through the services of our local nonprofit, A Step Ahead Chattanooga.\u00a0 My role serves a 10-county area surrounding Hamilton County.<\/p> What is your product or service?<\/strong><\/p> ASAC is a preventative women\u2019s health organization offering education and access to free birth control to anyone living in Marion County.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> How did you get started?<\/strong><\/p> I was volunteering on the appointment line during the Pandemic and decided to go to work for ASAC full time, especially in this new position as the liason to my own hometown, which I love. In answering the calls, you hear how critical the need is in every county in SE TN, and what good work is being done for these communities and so I wanted to help.<\/p> How has the Chamber helped you?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Starting these types of conversations is difficult! And the Chamber has made the transition back into Marion so easy. Everyone has been welcoming and open to talk about any ideas that can further strengthen the community and the families here.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Any interesting facts about you or your business?<\/strong><\/p> My Dad helped start the Chamber, I believe! I came from a line of strong men and women. John Hewgley is my Dad and is a big reason so many businesses were successful in Marion County, which I\u2019m very proud of.\u00a0 And my grandfather was the town Doctor and probably delivered many of the Chamber members. He was a huge supporter of women\u2019s preventative health and felt strongly that everyone should get accurate information to make good decisions about their own health. And my mom was the child psychologist, so I saw first-hand the need for family resources growing up.<\/p> Why Marion County<\/strong>?<\/p> I\u2019m the liaison for A Step Ahead specifically in Marion and the other nine rural counties that surround Hamilton. I believe that every woman in every zip code deserves to have accurate health information and access to what she needs.<\/p> Is there anything fun you can share about who your target market is?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> This is a tough one! We have classes for pre-teens all the way through grandparents and how to have \u201cTough Talks\u201d with grandkids.\u00a0 I\u2019m mostly needing Ambassadors who can help share what we do and build support with the right people in Marion County.<\/p> Are there local community groups you are affiliated with? If you are, how so<\/strong>?<\/p> We partner with other Marion charities and civic groups, having them refer their clients to our call line. We attend local health council meetings, Interagency meetings, etc., and work together to meet the needs of the clients.<\/p> If you had a super-power, what would it be?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Hands down, to FLY! I was a rock climber and will hang off high bluffs whenever I get the opportunity! With a rope, of course. 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