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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.
Unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties
Highlights from the April 2023 Labor Force Estimates:
The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for Tennessee decreased to 3.3% in April from March’s 3.4%.
During the same time period, the Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the United States decreased to 3.4% from March’s 3.5%.
The unemployment rate decreased in all 95 counties.
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Jackson Energy Authority Board of Directors approve 5 resolutions during monthly meeting
The Jackson Energy Authority’s Board of Directors approved five resolutions during their monthly meeting at The Tennergy Center, Thursday.
“JEA’s Board of Directors met to hear preliminary budget presentations from all divisions (Thursday),” Monte Jones said, “Each Senior Management member presented information on their respective areas along with an overall budget discussion from Chief Financial Officer Mechele Williams in preparation for the formal June budget reviews.
“Also, the board reviewed and approved five business resolutions for material and repair work to be completed.
“CEO Monte Cooper also gave brief updates on some recent industrial and development announcements in Jackson.”
Monte Jones is chairman of the Board of Directors, Jackson Energy Authority.
Resolutions authorized or approved included –
- The purchase of a Substation Material Package for the Madison West Substation Expansion Project – Substation Engineering & Design, Pelham, Alabama submitted the low bid of $173,148
- The purchase of (10) 15kV Substation Switches for the Madison West Substation Expansion Project – the bid of $58,500 from GMHR, Nashville, was accepted based on a lead time of 20-to-24 week lead time
- A distribution transformer blanket purchase – GRESCO Utility, Nashville, submitted the low bid of $1,623,086
- Authorizing asphalt resurfacing with Martin Paving Company, Inc., due to Water and Wastewater rehabilitation – Martin Paving Company, Medina, submitted the low bid of $110,410
- The purchase of eleven (11) Adtran OLT cards for the Telecom Division – KGPCO, Lenexa, Kansas, submitted the low bid of $132,000
Business Spotlight – Adelsberger Marketing introduces Phillips, Yarbrough as new summer interns
JACKSON, TENNESSEE – Adelsberger Marketing is pleased to announce its new interns Rachel Phillips and Hannah Yarbrough.
According to a press release from Roshni Patel – Adelsberger Marketing – they will join the Adelsberger Marketing team this summer to assist and learn various aspects of the digital marketing field.
“Giving students the ability to gain insight into the digital marketing field and grow their passion is a true joy of our company,” said Kevin Adelsberger, Founder of Adelsberger Marketing. “We aim to create an environment that is not only conducive to learning, but also to cultivating one’s passion and creativity.”
Rachel Phillips, a Jackson native, attends the University of Mississippi and is majoring in Integrated Marketing and Communications.
She has garnered her love of football into a potential career path. She hopes to work in sports marketing after graduation. While at Adelsberger Marketing, Rachel will assist in content growth and social media development.
Hannah Yarbrough, a University of Tennessee Knoxville student, was born and raised in Jackson.
She is currently a student at the Haslam College of Business and is majoring in marketing.
Hannah is excited to gain more knowledge and experience within the business and marketing sector while at Adelsberger Marketing.
Hannah will assist in content promotion and social media development this summer.
Business Spotlight – Shahera Mallard joins Hickman Realty Group
Milan, Tennessee – Hickman Realty Group welcomes a new real estate professional to the Milan office.
According to a press release from Summer Paris – Paris Creative Agency – Shahera Mallard brings over 20 years of experience in the business world and customer service to the real estate industry.
“I couldn’t ask for a better crew to start my residential real estate career with,” Mallard said, “I am thankful for Scott Alan Beasley and Jonathan Murphree for allowing me to learn and grow at Hickman Realty Group.
“My goal is to help as many people as possible on their journey and make a positive impact on my clients and my community.”
Originally from Alabama, Mallard was raised in East Tennessee and has been calling West Tennessee home for thirteen years. Mallard is married to a wonderful husband, Jake, and has three amazing step children.
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe opens on Vann Drive
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe has opened at 1142 Vann Drive in front of Home Depot.
Menu items include feasts, sandwiches, Gyros, soups and salads.
Seating is available for 42 inside – 40 for dining on the patio.
Business hours – 11 a.m – 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sundays.
With restaurants primarily in the southeast – three in Memphis – Tazikis has more than 100 restaurants nationwide.
The 1,183-square-foot Jackson location will be the 23rd in Tennessee.
Commercial property on Vann Drive sells for $2 million plus
Commercial property at 1110 Vann Drive in The Columns Development has been sold.
Starlight Fuel LLC purchased the property from Jose Onate, Ricardo Onate, Rafael Onate and Arturo Onate for $2,165,000.
The 4,640-square-foot building is the former home of West Alley Bar-B-Q & Smoke House, which closed in March 2021.
Casa Adobe Restaurante occupied the facility before West Alley, but closed in June 2018.
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