Rutherford Chamber of Commerce Announces Post-Card Photo Contest

   This set of 10 postcards will be bundled together and sold to tourists and potential future residents visiting Rutherford County.

   “Two out of three people who visit the Chamber ask us if we have postcards of the county.  We decided we would fulfill this need and at the same time stimulate economic development in a number of ways”, said Rick Austin, Executive Director of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.

   “We want photos that promote the lifestyle, and the beauty of the county.  Since these postcards will ultimately be mailed to people outside the county, the postcards will promote future tourism to the area.  

   “Secondly, we will offer these postcards to every Chamber member for resale, so that they can make money selling the postcards to anyone that walks in their door. 

   “And thirdly, we will offer royalties to the people who took the photos, so that we will be giving money to the local photographers for their work”, said Austin.

   To qualify, the photos must be original photos that promote the history, heritage, or the natural beauty of Rutherford County. They should be “slice of life” photographs, capturing the unique aspects of Rutherford County through the lens of a camera.  

   “Looking at the photos should make anyone say, ‘Wow- I’d like to see that- and be there”, said Austin.

   A committee will choose 10 winners, and those winners will receive a royalty agreement from the Chamber, after which these photos will be printed on postcards which will be available for sale in local Rutherford County Chamber member retail locations. 

   To win, you must be the original photographer.  

   If you would like to see your photo on a postcard that will promote Rutherford County, you may submit your photograph electronically via email to RutherfordChamberContest@gmail.com. Be sure to include your name, address, phone number, and your email address, as well as the location of the photo.