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With attention to detail, and client oriented goals, the team, under the direction of principal agent, Brandon Buchanan, successfully represents owners & tenants who want to see growth in their prospective investments or businesses.
BRG agents are leaders in the investment sales and acquisition department, and pride themselves in their abilities to successfully negotiate the best deals for their clients. The team has represented clients focused on retail, hospitality, C-store, medical, industrial, and multi-family sectors.
Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale set for June 11-13
Join treasure hunters, antique collectors and flea market lovers between Memphis and Nashville along Highway 70 for the 23rd Annual Highway 70 Yard Sale – Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 11-13.
Organizers look to continue to build upon the success of this longstanding sale featuring items to satisfy the deal seekers.
Construction continues on First Watch in Jackson, TN
Construction construction continues at the former home Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, 1025 Vann Drive, for a new First Watch restaurant in Jackson, Tennessee.
First Watch, which specializes in elevated classics like avocado toast, pancakes, omelets, and signature juices using high-quality ingredients, confirmed plans earlier this year to take over the space previously occupied by the burger chain. The move brings Jackson its first outpost of the national brand, which operates hundreds of locations across the country and emphasizes made-to-order dishes served only during daytime hours.
No official opening date has been announced yet, but the visible progress this morning signals that transformation of the building is underway. Many locals have already expressed excitement online about the upcoming addition, with some sharing memories of enjoying First Watch at other cities and looking forward to having the option closer to home.
The project is expected to breathe new life into the prominent Vann Drive spot, giving Jackson diners a fresh breakfast and brunch destination in a convenient shopping center location. Updates on the timeline will follow as interior and exterior work continues.
Unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties
Highlights from the April 2026 Labor Force Estimates
- The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for Tennessee stood at 3.6% in April, unchanged from the previous month.
- The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the United States was 4.3% in April, unchanged from the previous month.
- The unemployment rate was under 5% in 89 counties in April.
- Cheatham and Dickson counties had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.6%. Maury County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.1%.
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2 resolutions approved during JEA’s monthly Board meeting
Jackson Energy Authority’s board of directors approved two resolutions during their monthly meeting at the Tennergy Center, Thursday.
“JEA’s board of directors met in an extended session today for presentations from each division on budget plans for 2026-2027,” Monte Jones said. “Each Senior Manager reviewed their areas and laid out plans for the budget which will be presented in the June meeting. All systems are performing very well, and budget discussions went well.”
Monte Jones is the chairman of the Board of Directors at Jackson Energy Authority.
‘The board also approved two new business items which were related to an upcoming update to the South Water Treatment Plant Aerator Building and approval of an application for the State of Tennessee revolving loan fund for construction of a new Wastewater Biosolids Dyer Project, that has been planned for several years,” Monte said. “This will be a very important and beneficial project for JEA.”
Resolutions –
Approved authorizing and providing for the financing of the construction of a wastewater facilities project, including authorizing the execution of applications, contractual agreements, and other necessary documents, and making certain representations, certifications, and pledges of certain revenue in connection with such financing – the Department of Environment and Conservation CW2 2026-502 Project Loan in the amount of $9,975,000 which includes $3,600,000 principal forgiveness.
Approved entering into a contract with Charlie Irwin Painting, LLC of Franklin, TN, for cleaning, repairing, and coating the exterior of the South Water Treatment Plant Aerator Building based on their low bid of $119,000.
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