GRAYMERE
COUNTRY CLUB
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GENERAL MANAGER
NIC JONES
Nic comes to us at Graymere Country Club with over 25 years of hospitality experience, including hotels, country clubs, restaurants, wineries and farms. Nic attended Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Los Angeles in 2001 and the Accelerated Wine and Beverage Program at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in 2012. Shortly after that, he attained his Certified Sommelier credentials through the Court of Master Sommeliers in 2013. Since completing his culinary degree in 2001, Nic has worked all over the country, alongside some of the world's most renowned chefs and restaurateurs, such as Wolfgang Puck of Spago, Hollywood and Stephen Barber of Farmstead, Napa Valley. After relocating to Tennessee in 2021, Nic founded Hen House Hospitality where he served as the Director of Operations over the company’s farm-to-table restaurant, food truck, catering company, and restaurant consulting division. Nic has been married for almost four years and together he and his wife, Jada lives in Columbia with their 3 year old son Atlas.
PGA HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
BRYAN COMBITHS
Bryan has been our Head Golf Professional since April of 2021. Prior to joining the staff at Graymere, Bryan was the Head Golf Professional at Five Oaks Golf and Country Club in Lebanon, TN since 2003. Bryan is a Class A PGA Golf Professional and lives in Spring Hill, TN with his wife, Teresa, who works for TriStar bank. He has two daughters: Maddie, 21; a senior at The University of Tennessee, and McKenzie, 19; a dental assistant and freshman at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT
TIM TAYLOR
A University of Nebraska "cornhusker," Tim Taylor has been with club for more than 20 years. In addition to his position as Greens Manager of the club's 18-hole golf course, Tim served as interim clubhouse manager for six years. Prior to coming to Graymere, Tim was the superintendent of Richland Country Club for 15 years. Tim loves to travel in his time off. He has one daughter and an Australian Shepherd.
CONTROLLER
RITA SMITH
Rita Smith is Graymere's longest tenured employee and has been with the club since 1990. She graduated summa cum laude from Southwestern high school in Detroit. In addition to her accounting skills, Rita's longevity at the club has given her invaluable insight and knowledge that provides the board and staff with a helpful historical perspective of club operations. Although raised in Michigan, she was born in Humphries County, and returned to Middle Tennessee to raise her son. She is the proud grandmother of her grand-dog, Jinx the corgi.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, A/R
JENN BURNETT
Bio coming soon.
TURF GRASS/GROUNDSKEEPING STAFF
The turf grass, groundskeeping, and mechanic crew at GCC are responsible for keeping our golf course beautiful - and that they do! This dedicated crew shows up early each day to maintain the greens, the range, the beautiful landscaping, all the equipment, and everything else in between. If you pass them on the course, you'll be greeted with a smile, as they radiant joy and make Graymere a wonderful place to visit. Be sure to say hello and give a great big "thank you" to each staff member the next time you see them.
ABOUT US
Graymere is a private country club located in the rolling hills of Maury County and is situated in the heart of Columbia, TN. Founded in 1924, GCC is one of the first 500 country clubs established in America.
CONTACT
2100 Country Club Lane, Columbia, TN 38401
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Office: 931-388-4455
Pro Shop: 931-388-4422
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