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Unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties
- The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for Tennessee stood at 3.6% in May, unchanged from the previous month.
- The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the United States was 4.3% in May, unchanged from the previous month.
- The unemployment rate was under 5% in 94 of 95 counties in May.
- Williamson County had the lowest unemployment rate at 2.4%. Perry County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.3%%. FOR WEST TN COUNTIES CLICK HERE
JEA Board of Directors approve 6 resolutions during monthly meeting
Jackson Energy Authority’s board of directors approved six resolutions during their monthly meeting at the Tennergy Center, Thursday.
“Today, Darlette Samuels was sworn in for a full term on the JEA board,” Monte Jones said. “Darlette has been serving the board after filling an unexpired term from a former director.
“The board also re-elected its Chair and Vice Chair positions for the new fiscal year. Six business items were approved which included service contracts, tree trimming, safety, Tennergy building first floor updates and a resolution approving the 2027 fiscal year department budgets.”
Monte Jones is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Jackson Energy Authority.
“The board also heard reports on its financial position along with updates on TVA,” Jones said. “Several members of the JEA Leadership University were also in attendance.”
Resolutions –
A. Authorized a miscellaneous electric construction and maintenance contract with Service Electric Company.
B. Approved a tree trimming contract renewal with Delta Tree Service.
C. Adopted an addendum to Part 5, Section 507, of the 17h edition of the APPA Safety Manual.
D. Resolution authorizing a professional engineering services agreement for telecommunications infrastructure design, maintenance, and training.
E. Resolution authorizing a construction agreement with M G Construction for the renovation of the Tennergy Building first floor and an agreement for the purchase and installation of furniture by A-Z Office Resource.
F. Resolution adopting fiscal year 2027 budgets.
Fuel prices remain above $3 per gallon in Jackson, but signs point to relief
NOTE: Story ran Thursday, June 25. Fuel was $2.99 per gallon at Speedway, 2018 U.S. Highway 70 East, Friday.
There’s no doubt that Jackson residents have started to notice a fluctuation in current gas prices. As of June 24, the cheapest gas residents are able to find is at Sam’s Club located on Emporium Drive, at $3.05.
In Jackson, the average price is sitting at $3.51.
Statewide, Tennessee is the 5th least expensive market in the nation, and the average price of fuel is currently at $3.46; nationwide it’s at $3.92.
However, what do the local residents think about these expenses?
“I’m noticing them going down a bit so that’s reassuring,” Lacy Stanford said. “It has definitely caused me to notice the price at the pump – where in previous times I would just fill up and not necessarily look at the total at the end of the day.”
Stanford, a Jackson resident, made her comments while getting fuel at Sam’s Club in Jackson.
Although Sam’s Club might be the cheapest fuel in town, in order to use the pumps you must have an active Sam’s Club membership card or have an active Walmart+ account.
So, where does that leave the rest of us? Well, at Walmart on South Highland Avenue you can fill up at $3.34 a gallon – which is not as low, and still under the city average.
“Most of the places are too expensive, they need to be coming down,”, said Jackson resident Catherine Russell. “If Sam’s can give it to you for $3.05, everybody else could too.”
Buc-ee’s construction in Gallaway making rapid progress
Construction on West Tennessee’s first Buc-ee’s travel center is advancing quickly in Fayette County.
The main structure is now fully constructed, with gas pump frames installed across the sprawling site. The 74,000-square-foot mega stop is located off I-40 at Exit 28 near Gallaway.
Opening is set for May 2027.
Originally planned for summer 2026, the timeline shifted due to related road construction. When complete, the location will boast 120 gas pumps, dozens of restrooms, and the chain’s signature clean facilities, snacks, and merchandise. It is expected to create more than 200 full-time jobs.
This will be Tennessee’s third Buc-ee’s and a significant boost for the Gallaway/Arlington area, serving travelers along the busy I-40 corridor.
Business Spotlight – Courtney Haynes joins Professional Technology Solutions
Courtney Haynes has built a strong reputation as a creative professional, specializing in canvas paintings and wall murals, bringing together a deep passion for visual arts and a growing presence in social media that has helped shape his career and expand his influence.
With a strong background in social media and visual arts, Courtney Haynes brings a wealth of creative experience to the company’s growing team. As a professional artist, he owns and operates an art studio inside the Ned in downtown Jackson, where he teaches art lessons in the evenings and on weekends.
Professional Technology Solutions continues to serve businesses with reliable technology support, innovative digital solutions, and a commitment to helping clients grow with confidence.
Courtney Haynes joins the organization at a pivotal time, as demand for integrated digital services continues to rise. In his new role, Courtney leads the development and management of client social media content, producing engaging digital assets and applying his creative expertise to strengthen each brand’s visual identity and online presence.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Courtney to the team,” said Josh Smith, Owner of Professional Technology Solutions. “His creative vision and proven social media success will help us continue to expand our capabilities and elevate the client experience.”
Courtney Haynes said, “Professional Technology Solutions has built a reputation for solving real-world problems with smart, scalable technology. “I’m excited to contribute to that mission by bringing creative storytelling and visual artistry to the digital marketing space.
“I am thrilled to join the team and dive into the digital marketing world. This feels like a natural transition from creating content for my art studio to working with different clients.
“I look forward to leveraging my background in social media and my success as a visual artist to bring unique artistry and creative solutions to our clients across West Tennessee.”
The building, not the business – Commercial property on Vann Drive sells for $3 million plus
Management could not be reached for comment, but commercial property occupied by Verizon in The Columns at 1017 Vann Drive has been sold.
1017 Vann Drive LLC purchased the property from Agree Limited Partnership for $3,427,754.
Constructed in 2014, the 6,043-square-foot facility is located on 1.44 acres and offers 90 parking spaces.
Verizon Communications Inc., is an American telecommunications company headquartered in New York City.
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