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The Buchanan Realty Group – (731) 300-3071 – provides commercial real estate services throughout Tennessee. The group specializes in leasing, tenant representation, investment sales and acquisition – concentrating on retail, hospitality, c-store, medical, industrial and multi-family sectors.

Business Spotlight – Kyle Barron new Greater Jackson Chamber Chief Community Development Officer

JACKSON, Tennessee – The Greater Jackson Chamber is excited to announce the addition of Kyle Barron, Ed.D., as chief community development officer.

According to a press release from Lindsay Dawkins – vice president investor relations – Barron most recently served as vice president of student services at Jackson State Community College.

As chief community development officer, Barron will oversee public affairs, community development and internal strategy.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a great team at an amazing time in our city’s history,” Barron said, “How we respond and grow over the next five years will set the direction for Jackson for generations to come.

“I’m thrilled to be joining a great team at an amazing time in our city’s history,” Barron said, “How we respond and grow over the next five years will set the direction for Jackson for generations to come.

“I am excited to play a role in making Jackson a place that others look to as a role model for a city development and a city that all Jacksonians are proud to call home.”

Bed Bath & Beyond closing on Vann Drive in the Columns

A date has not been announced, and management declined to comment, but Bed Bath and Beyond, located in the Columns at 1081 Vann Drive in Jackson, is closing.

With corporate offices in Union, New Jersey, the company announced the Jackson store would be included in the 150 additional closings earlier this week.

The company’s brick-and-mortar footprint has already shrunk dramatically, and according to published reports, a regulatory filing showed late Monday the new closings mean it will have shuttered 400 stores in the past year — almost half of the 950 or so stores it had open in February 2022.

Arrow Athletics acquires Yolo Bungee; moves low impact, high intensity program to 2715 Bells Highway

After acquiring Yolo Bungee, Arrow Athletics has moved the low impact, high intensity workout program to its 2715 Bells Highway location.

Bungee just might be for anyone with joint pain or injuries such as ankle, knee, and back issues as well as anyone who just wants a fun new way to workout.

In a 30 minute intermediate workout you will burn as many calories as a two hour workout in a traditional gym.

Alissa Maness, who co-owns Arrow Athletics, said one her coaches at Arrow said the “acquisition means it keeps one more small business alive.”

Ford officially names roads within BlueOval City campus; each has historical significance

The Ford Motor Company has officially named the roads CLICK HERE within the BlueOval City campus, and each road name has historical Ford significance.

Jill Holland, former McKenzie Mayor, new SWTDD Local Government & Special Projects Coordinator

(Jackson, TN) Southwest Tennessee Development District announced the hiring of Jill Holland as its Local Government & Special Projects Coordinator.

According to a press release from Debbie Dunaway – SWTDD Public Information Officer/Executive Assistant – Mayor of McKenzie (2010-2022), McKenzie City Council (2004-2010), and McKenzie Special School District Board (1998-2006), Holland’s experience in government and education uniquely qualifies her to step into this role connecting local elected officials and their staffs to programs and services of SWTDD.

“Jill’s extensive leadership experience positions her to quickly become an effective bridge between our economic and community development team and the elected officials in SWTDD’s eight county region,” said Joe W. Barker, SWTDD Executive Director. “There are a lot of exciting things happening in West Tennessee and we want to make sure that every town and city in our region is in the best position possible to benefit from the transformational growth happening now and in the coming decades.”

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