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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.
BlueOval City management discusses future of company with 8th graders, college engineers
BlueOval City community notebook –
BlueOval SK talks future jobs with eighth graders
BlueOval SK external affairs and human resources teams talked to eighth graders at the 2023 West Tennessee Pathways2Possibilities Career Expo in Ripley, Tennessee on March 8 and 9.
The event allows over 3,000 middle school students from across West Tennessee to learn more about future career opportunities.
BlueOval City to Host Community Celebration March 24
Join us for a celebration at BlueOval City, home to the industrial complex that will deliver Ford’s next all-new electric truck and BlueOval SK batteries that will power future Ford and Lincoln electric vehicles.
WHERE: BlueOval City, Stanton, TN
WHEN: Friday, March 24, 2023
TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. CDT
Space is limited. Please register in advance. This opportunity is for those in West Tennessee. If you are unable to join us in person, please tune in to watch the livestream at 10 a.m., March 24 at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/@ford/streams.
BlueOval SK plant manager visits UT Martin engineering students
Tennessee BlueOval SK Plant Manager Tracy Church spoke to engineering students at the University of Tennessee at Martin Department of Engineering Banquet on Tuesday, Feb. 21. More than 200 people attended the event including students, alumni, and scholarship donors.
Church provided an update on construction at BlueOval City, talked about the future of the site, and discussed the impact on the West Tennessee region. She highlighted future employment opportunities for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) students.
Congressman David Kustoff tours BlueOval City
United States Representative David Kustoff and members of his staff visited BlueOval City in Stanton, Tennessee on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
The 3,600 acre site will include a BlueOval SK electric vehicle battery plant and new electric Ford truck assembly plant. The $5.6 billion investment between Ford and SK On will create approximately 6,000 new jobs in Tennessee.
Grace Media Group continues growth, enters into partnership with Hunt Radio Properties, LLC
We are pleased to announce that Hunt Radio Properties, LLC – 103.1 FM & WDXI 1310 AM/103.5 FM – and Grace Media Group Inc., have entered into a partnership agreement under the umbrella of West Tennessee Media Group, which will not only allow each company to sell and market radio advertising for the entire group but will also include newly developed opportunities in media avenues such as billboards, TV and all digital media sources.
Hunt Radio Properties, LLC also owns “The WORM” 101.7 FM, and 1010 AM in Savannah.
“We feel that this partnership will allow clients the opportunity to deal with one company (West Tennessee Media Group) to handle the bulk of their advertising needs,” said Lacy Ennis, president/CEO of Grace Media Group.
Stations under the Grace Media Group umbrella include NEWS/TALK 101.5 FM, 93.1 FM, La Poderosa 105.3 FM and WNWS.COM., among other West Tennessee entities.
Jackson Energy Authority Water Division again earns perfect scores on Water System Sanitary Survey
Jackson, TENNESSEE – For the third consecutive time, the Jackson Energy Authority has earned perfect scores for both the JEA water system and Mercer water system.
According to a press release from Janet Wilbanks – JEA’s public relations coordinator – the survey, conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Water Resources, is an unannounced onsite review by TDEC inspectors that audit and evaluate every facet of the water system in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Sanitary Survey Manual.
Real estate market report – Jackson & Madison County
According to the Multiple Listing Service –
New construction homes sold in February – 9
Number of active listings in February – 147
Average days on market in February – 46
Number of homes sold in February – 59
Median sales price in February – $225,000
Year To Date –
Number of homes sold – 117
Average days on market – 46
Median sales price – $240,000
New homes sold – 13
Unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties CLICK HERE – highlights from the January 2023 Labor Force Estimates.
Construction nears completion on new KFC on Ridgecrest Road
An opening date has not been announced, but construction on a new KFC nears completion at 2978 Ridgecrest Road near Dr. F.E. Wright Drive.
The 2,400 square foot facility will offer a drive thru and seating for approximately 40 customers.
Herron Construction Company – Jackson & Medina – is building the new restaurant.
Business Spotlight – Tori Wilkerson joins Town & Country REALTORS
Town and Country REALTORS is delighted to welcome Tori Wilkerson to its team of agents.
According to a press release from Gunnar Mann – Creative Director – Town & Country REALTORS – Wilkerson has built her life around serving people. She is eager to launch her real estate career and start working with clients in West Tennessee.
Wilkerson grew up in West Tennessee and has lived in Jackson for twenty-seven years. She attended Lambuth University and graduated with a sociology degree. She obtained her Masters in counseling from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital announces reopening of Cardiac Cath Lab
Dyersburg, Tennessee – West Tennessee Healthcare is excited to announce the reopening of the cardiac catheterization (cath) lab located at Dyersburg Hospital. The hospital anticipates the reopening sometime in Spring 2023.
According to a press release from Amy Garner – Chief Compliance & Communications Officer – West Tennessee Healthcare – cardiac catheterization is an important diagnostic procedure used to visualize the arteries and chambers of the heart and treat any narrowing of blood vessels (stenosis) or other abnormality. A catheter – a thin, hollow tube – is inserted into a large blood vessel that leads to the heart. Once cardiologists identify a blocked artery, they can then open it to restore blood flow to the heart and prevent further muscle damage.
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