Buchanan Realty Group CLICK HERE located in Hamilton Hills Shopping Center, 621 Old Hickory Blvd., sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights.
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.
Unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties
Labor Force Estimates – February 2023
Highlights from the February 2023 Labor Force Estimates:
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES FOR WEST TENNESSEE COUNTIES CLICK HERE
- The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for Tennessee remained the same at 3.5% from January to February.
- During the same time period, the Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the United States increased to 3.6% from January’s 3.4%.
- The unemployment rate decreased in 22 counties, increased in 52 counties, and remained the same in 21 counties.
- Moore County had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.5 percent.
- Cocke County had the highest unemployment rate at 6.5 percent.
Kami Ramen Bar sets opening date for restaurant on Vann Drive
Kami Ramen Bar management is looking at opening at 103 Vann Drive in the Columns in late April or early May.
Consisting of approximately 6,000-square-feet, the restaurant – which will offer seating for approximately 90 guests – is described as a casual traditional Japanese Ramen Noodle restaurant with amazing drinks – a true taste Of Japan.
The restaurant is known for its appetizers, buns, salads, donburi and of course, ramen – Chicken Ramen, Vegetable Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen and desserts.
When the business opens, it will employ about 20 people.
West Tennessee Healthcare – Samantha Cupples named employee of the month for March
Samantha Cupples, who works at the LiFT Health Clinic as a patient access representative, is the West Tennessee Healthcare employee of the month for March.
Samantha has been employed at West Tennessee Healthcare for over eight years.
She will be presented the award by Darrell King, a WTH vice president, and Lindsey Randolph, director/practice administrator when the West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees hold their monthly meeting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Tuesday.
According to a press release from Amy Garner – WTH’s Chief Compliance & Communications Officer “She is always calm, communicates clearly, and kindly to our patients. Her co-workers know if she is in the office it is going to be a great day!
“They all enjoy her compassion, enthusiasm, and smile she brings in everyday!”
Business Spotlight – Kelli Pierce named CFO for Jackson-Madison County School System
JACKSON, Tenn. – Superintendent Dr. Marlon King has announced a shift in budget and financial oversight for Jackson-Madison County Schools. CLICK HERE
According to a press release from Greg Hammond – Jackson-Madison County School System’s chief of public information – veteran auditor and longtime JMCSS employee Kelli Pierce has been promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer for JMCSS.
Nationally known home improvement center takes up residence at BlueOval City + photo gallery
There are literally no stones being left unturned at the construction site of BlueOval City at the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County.
Detroit-based Walbridge is the lead contractor for the new complex, and a nationally known retailer, Lowe’s – is setting up shop on the 3,600-acre campus.
complete story + photo gallery CLICK HERE
“We knew we would need instantaneous requests for materials and delivery and we have a trailer on site where a representative from Lowe’s takes the order and gets it here the same day – usually within an hour,” said Donna Langford construction manager for BlueOval SK Ford Land, “It’s not for the public, it’s for the construction site.”
Langford also said there are three concrete plants on campus and “two great partners – United Rentals and SunBelt Rentals – it’s a great service because our contractors don’t have to go off-site looking for rental equipment.”
Here are the 5 most expensive homes for sale in Jackson-Madison County
Here are the five most expensive homes for sale in Jackson-Madison County according to the Multiple Listing Service.
1) 2510 Mifflin Road, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3,200 square feet, $2,499,000 (250 acres)
2) 118 Northhaven Drive, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 9,147 square feet, $2,195,000 (4.66 acres)
3) 1188 Ashport Road, 5,913 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, $1,595,000 (13.5 acres)
4) 4735 Beech Bluff Road, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 3,807 square feet, $1,350,000 (35 acres)
5) 8 Deepwood, 5,955 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, $1,250,000
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