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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.
Georgia Pacific & Dixie partner with Leaders Credit Foundation to expand Workforce Readiness Scholarships
Jackson, Tennessee – Dixie, an iconic Georgia-Pacific consumer brand, has become the Workforce Readiness Scholarship presenting sponsor with an annual donation of $20,000 for five years to Leaders Education Foundation, totaling $100,000.
Through this sponsorship, Georgia-Pacific further showcases its commitment to workforce development and education, aligning with the company’s values of investing in its communities and supporting the growth and success of individuals.
According to a press release from Maddie Steele – Leaders Marketing & PR Specialist – Leaders Education Foundation’s Workforce Readiness scholarships help West Tennessee students who are enrolled in a workforce development program or are pursuing industry certifications through West Tennessee community colleges or the Tennessee College of Applied Technology.
The Foundation is dedicated to providing education and career development opportunities to individuals in need, and with Georgia Pacific’s support, they are able to double the number of scholarships, reach more individuals and make a greater impact.
“We are thrilled that Georgia-Pacific recognizes the efforts of Leaders Education Foundation and wanted to expand the program and provide more students with the opportunity to advance their careers without the worry of paying for books or extra expenses,” Leigh Anne Bentley, president of Leaders Education Foundation, said. “We can do the work of the Foundation because of sponsors like Georgia-Pacific, who believe in helping students in West Tennessee move forward.”
Georgia-Pacific announced in 2022 that it would build a $425 million manufacturing facility in Jackson to produce disposable tableware bearing the Dixie brand, including the Dixie and Dixie Ultra lines of plates and bowls.
The plant is currently under construction and is expected to begin operation in summer 2024. It will employ approximately 220 people once fully operational. The project is the largest single investment in Madison County history.
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) 456 McClellan Road, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 9,631 square feet, $2,650,000 (approximately 14 acres)
2) 63 Horton Road, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3,929 square feet, $1,899,000 (approximately 244 acres)
3) 436 Liberty Claybrook Road, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5,985 square feet (20 acres)
4) 30 Winslow Cove, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4,233 square feet, $1,195,000
5) 1188 Ashport Road, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, 5,913 square feet, $1,175,000 (13.5 acres)
KFC opens on Ridgecrest Road
KFC, 2978 Ridgecrest Road, has opened.
Located near Dr. F.E. Wright Drive, the 2,400 square foot facility offers a drive thru and seating for approximately 40 customers.
LJ Holdings adds auto repair business to portfolio
With business holdings in Jackson and Three Way, Librado Garza has moved into Milan, where he, Juan Garza and Tomas Rubio have opened LJ Auto Repair at 1038 South First Street.
“We were working at the company’s automobile dealership at Three Way and decided to open our own shop,” Tomas Rubio said, “We opened about six months ago. We were nervous, because there are other shops around, but we’re seeing new and former customers.”
The newest venture adds to a portfolio that includes LJ Motors in Three Way at 282 U.S. Highway 45 West, LJ Western Wear, 100 Vann Drive in Jackson, and LJ Dumpster Rentals in Bells.
At LJ Auto Repair, Tomas and Chris Valenzuela excel in maintenance and service – which includes oil changes, tune-ups, wheel bearings, axles, and shocks.
Customers also have a variety of tires to select from at LJ Auto Repair.
“We don’t do alignments, but we mount and balance tires,” Rubio said, “We sell just about any brand of tires, including used tires.
“We also install brakes, rotors, and work on air conditioning and heating.” FOR COMPLETE STORY CLICK HERE
Plans approved for new homes in Shiloh Springs
The consideration of a final plat for Shiloh Springs – off Old Humboldt Road, south of Northpointe subdivision – comprising of 24 lots and one common area has been approved by the Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission.
The lots are located on Chadro Cove and Haley’s Cove, both public streets.
Submitted by Surveying Services, Inc., on behalf of Jerry Winberry, the area consists of 10 lots – Section 13B – on approximately 4.81 acres, and 14 lots and one common area – on approximately 8.96 acres.
Leadership Jackson holds graduation ceremony
Twenty-eight business professionals will graduate from the Greater Jackson Chamber’s Leadership Jackson class on Thursday, December 14 at the Carl Grants Events Center at Union University, 1050 Union University Drive.
Leadership Jackson, the chamber’s adult leadership development program, gives business professionals employed with companies that are chamber members the opportunity to better understand the community and the challenges it faces.
During the graduation ceremony, class members will be recognized for their achievements with an award ceremony and all class members will receive their Leadership Jackson graduate certificate of completion. The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association will also be recognizing the outstanding alumni for their service to the community during the last year.
Leadership Jackson is chaired by Margaret Livingston, USJ Middle School Director, and Vice-Chair Kris Kelley, JACOA Director of Development/Donor Relations. FOR LIST OF GRADUATES CLICK HERE
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