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Greater Jackson Chamber announces 2025 Leadership Jackson class participants

JACKSON, Tenn., September 4, 2025 — The Greater Jackson Chamber’s flagship leadership development program, Leadership Jackson, is proud to announce the members of its 2025 class. This 13-week experience identifies, motivates, and develops emerging leaders from across the community, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to drive positive change in Jackson and Madison County.

For more than 46 years, Leadership Jackson has educated and inspired leaders to step forward, serve their community, and create a lasting impact.

The Class of 2025 will kick off its journey in early September with a full-day orientation designed to foster connections and outline the program’s expectations. Mike Bryant, First Horizon, will serve as Chair for the 2025 class, with Mari Hakim of TBDN as Vice Chair.

“Leadership Jackson has been an important part of my own journey, and I am honored to serve as Chair this year,” said Bryant. “Our community is stronger when leaders step forward, learn together, and commit to making a difference. I know this class will continue that tradition of impact.”

Throughout the program, participants will meet weekly for sessions on various topics, with a leadership skill-building component incorporated into each. Leaders from key sectors such as health care, criminal justice, economic development, quality of life, education and government will provide an overview of the current state, challenges and future vision for Jackson-Madison County. This comprehensive approach offers participants a broad understanding of how the community functions and encourages them to reflect on how they can make a positive impact, either within their companies or in their broader sphere of influence. FOR CLASS OF 2025 CLICK HERE

Jackson Energy Authority wins ‘Best Tasting Water’ award

Jackson, TN – Water distributed by the Jackson Energy Authority has been declared the “Best Tasting Water” in Tennessee and Kentucky.

This recognition by the American Water Works Association was announced at their Kentucky/Tennessee Association Conference meeting in Knoxville, TN earlier this year.

The competition judges, selected by the AWWA from a panel of scientists, engineers and professional chefs, based their rankings on the clarity, scent and flavor of each water system entry.

Robert Mullins, JEA Sr. Vice-President Water Division, summarized, “This recognition highlighted the outstanding work of our Water System personnel and the exceptional quality of the water our customers receive.”

The water produced through JEA consistently meets or exceeds State and Federal standards, including those set by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Now declared the “Best Tasting Water in Kentucky and Tennessee,” JEA will advance and compete with entries from across North America in the next American Water Works Association Conference and Exposition in 2026.

‘A model for all other natural gas utilities in the country’ – Jackson Energy Authority recognized for Operational Excellence

Jackson, TN – David Schryver, President and CEO of the American Public Gas Association (APGA), made a special visit to the Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) Board meeting to celebrate JEA’s receipt of the SOAR Award. The APGA System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) is a prestigious award recognizing excellence in operating a natural gas utility. Out of approximately 730 APGA members across 38 states, JEA was selected for the SOAR Gold level by its peers on the APGA Operations and Safety Committee. This recognition was based on JEA’s demonstrated excellence in four key areas: system integrity, system improvement, employee safety, and workforce development.*

The SOAR program spans three years, and JEA achieved the highest level, Gold, in 2019, 2022 and 2025. This year’s accomplishment is enhanced by the 2023 revised rubric of the SOAR program, which incorporated increased expectations for participants, encouraged further integration of new technologies and best practices, and aligned with recent industry standards.

Monte Cooper, Jackson Energy Authority President/CEO, noted, “This SOAR Award and APGA President/CEO, David Schryver’s personal visit to Jackson highlighted the quality of every aspect JEA’s Natural Gas Division.”

JEA Natural Gas Sr. Vice-President, Braxton Williams, added, “Maintenance of natural gas supply, safely and efficiently distributed, does not happen without a skilled, dedicated, customer-oriented team, once again nationally recognized by the APGA.”

APGA President/CEO, David Schryver, summarized, “JEA was highly rated in all four SOAR required areas, serving as a model for all other natural gas utilities in the country.”

Commercial property on Vann Drive approved for development

Property located at 191 Vann Drive was approved for commercial development by the Jackson City Council during their monthly meeting at City Hall, Tuesday.

“We’re excited about the opportunity this rezoning brings, not just for our project, but for Jackson as a whole,” Alex Hollman said. “Our goal is to create a development that adds value to the community, attracts high-quality businesses, and contributes to the continued growth in Jackson.”

Alex Hollman, a contractor and real estate developer, and Collin Miller, a contractor, facilitated the project.

Original plans for the 5.03-acre development call for a walkable community – residential and retail.

“We’re excited about the opportunity this rezoning brings, not just for our project, but for Jackson as a whole,” Alex Hollman said. “Our goal is to create a development that adds value to the community, attracts high-quality businesses, and contributes to the continued growth in Jackson.”

Beer Board approves permits for 2 special occasions, 4 businesses during monthly meeting

The Jackson Beer Board approved permits for two special occasions, and four businesses during their monthly meeting at City Hall, Tuesday.

Special Occasion permits were issued to –

Randy Hall, for an known as Jacob Barker Music Fest, to sell, store, and serve on October 3-4, 2025, at the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market/AMP.

Julanne Stone, for an event known as Wing-fest 2025, to sell, store, and serve on October 25, 2025, on West Baltimore Street-Hub City Brewery.

Business permits were issued to –

Zachary Melton, for a business known as Vicari Italian Grill –  corner of West Forest Avenue and Lambuth Boulevard, for selling, storing, and serving on the premises where it is sold.

Harshil Patel, for a business known as Smoke Shop, at 721 South Hickory Boulevard, for selling, storing, and distributing for consumption off the premises.

Harshil Patel, for a second business known as Tobacco Place II, at 1660 South Highland Avenue, for selling, storing, and distributing for consumption off the premises.

Kristina Norton for business known as Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson, at 33 Capital Avenue, for selling, storing, and serving beer in a hotel.

Michael Smith, Casey’s General Store, 4407- 2990 Ridgecrest Road, was issued a permit due to a change in management.

BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP CLICK HERE highlights this week’s business activity in Jackson and the area.