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With attention to detail, and client oriented goals, the team, under the direction of principal agent, Brandon Buchanan, successfully represents owners & tenants who want to see growth in their prospective investments or businesses.
BRG agents are leaders in the investment sales and acquisition department, and pride themselves in their abilities to successfully negotiate the best deals for their clients. The team has represented clients focused on retail, hospitality, C-store, medical, industrial, and multi-family sectors.
Business Spotlight – Prema Lee named Social Media Manager at Professional Technology Solutions
Professional Technology Solutions is celebrating an exciting new chapter as Prema Lee steps into the role of Social Media Manager, marking another milestone in her continued growth within the company.
Since joining the Professional Technology Solutions team, Prema Lee has consistently demonstrated creativity, dedication, and a forward-thinking approach to digital communication. Her passion for connecting with people and building meaningful online engagement has made a lasting impact, earning the confidence of leadership and paving the way for this well-deserved promotion.
The team at Professional Technology Solutions is thrilled to see Prema Lee continue to grow within the organization and is confident that her leadership will elevate the company’s digital presence to new heights. With fresh ideas, strategic vision, and a commitment to excellence, the company believes she will play a key role in expanding its reach and strengthening its connection with clients and the community.
Company owner Josh Smith shared his excitement about the announcement, saying he is looking forward to the future with Prema Lee in this new position.
“Watching Prema Lee grow within our company has been exciting. She’s brought passion, innovation, and consistency to everything she’s done. I’m confident she’ll take Professional Technology Solutions to another level, and I’m excited to see what the future holds with her leading our social media team.”
As Professional Technology Solutions continues to expand, the company views this promotion as an investment in both its future and the relationships it continues to build throughout West Tennessee and beyond.
Congratulations to Prema Lee on this exciting achievement. The future looks bright for both Prema Lee and the Professional Technology Solutions team.
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.
“Jackson Energy Authority’s board of directors approved six business items today for equipment purchases, gas service projects, water tank and treatment plant improvements, and new systems for overall enterprise control and access to facilities,” Monte Jones said. “The board also recognized several team members for their success in the recent Lineman Rodeo, where the electric division team members took home awards.
“Also, three members of the JEA Leadership University were also highlighted.”
Monte Jones is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Jackson Energy Authority.
Resolutions –
Authorized the purchase of a horizontal directional drill for the Gas Division at a cost of $313,391.16 from Vermeer Mid South of Cordova, TN.
Authorized a professional engineering services agreement for the Gas System from Clark Engineering & Utility Solutions, LLC for an Expansion 2027-1, 12-inch Steel Beltline Project, in an amount not to exceed $273,995.
Approved a contract for the cleaning, repairing, and painting of the Crawford Springs Water Tank – Currens Construction Company submitted the low bid of $521,400.
Ratified a contract with Currens Construction Services, LLC for sandblasting and coating the interior of the South Water Treatment Plant Aerator Building at a cost of $125,420.
Authorized a five-year contract for a new enterprise application suite. NiSC submitted a low bid of $6,952,459, which includes an annual maintenance charge.
Authorized a contract for a new access control system with Waypoint at a five-year total cost – which includes annual maintenance – of $373,870.08.
West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital named among Nation’s best for Nurse and Physician Communication
MILAN, TN – Patients have spoken, and West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital is among the nation’s best for nurse and physician communication.
According to Becker’s Hospital Review, one of the nation’s leading healthcare industry publications, the hospital is one of only 183 hospitals nationwide and five in Tennessee to earn five-star ratings for both nurse communication and physician communication in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient experience survey.
The recognition is based on patient feedback evaluating how well Milan Hospital’s nurses and
physicians –
• Listen carefully to patients and their concerns
• Explain medical information in a way that’s easy to understand
• Treat patients with courtesy and respect
• Help patients feel informed and confident throughout their care
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from the voices of our patients,” said Sherry Scruggs, CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital. “Knowing our patients felt heard, respected and cared for by both our nurses and physicians is one of the greatest compliments we can receive.”
Exceptional healthcare is about more than treating an illness, it’s about making patients feel informed, supported and confident in their care. Milan Hospital’s five-star ratings for nurse and physician communication reflect a commitment to building trust through compassionate, clear communication at every step of the patient experience.
“This honor belongs to every member of our care team,” Scruggs said. “Our nurses and physicians work side by side every day with one goal in mind … to provide safe, high-quality care while making sure every patient feels respected, informed and cared for. We are proud that our patients recognize those efforts.”
The recognition places West Tennessee Healthcare Milan Hospital among an elite group of hospitals across the country and reinforces the organization’s commitment to providing nationally recognized healthcare close to home for the communities it serves.
Vital Care of Jackson opening at 15A Old Humboldt Road
Management could not be reached for comment, but renovations continue at 15A Old Humboldt Road for vitalcare infusion services – Vital Care of Jackson.
Vital Care of Jackson is a locally operated infusion pharmacy dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered infusion therapies across West Tennessee.
Its mission is to improve patient outcomes and quality of life through safe, cost-effective, and personalized care.
Vital Care will occupy approximately 3,500-square-feet once the home of Levy Dermatology, and become neighbors with Walk-In Urgent Care and Vascular & Vein Institute of the South.
Levy Dermatology opened at 15A Old Humboldt Road in late fall 2019 in Jackson, becoming the second tenant in the new 8,000-square-foot facility located near Huntington Bank, George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home and Towering Oaks Office Complex on North Highland Avenue.
Walk-In Urgent Care and Vascular & Vein Institute of the South are tenants at 15 Old Humboldt Road.
Levy Dermatology is now located at 158 Murray Guard Drive in Shadow Creek Office Park.
Hub City Theatre Company coordinating Jackson’s first Renaissance Festival; live performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet
“To be, or not to be: that is the question”, you might be familiar with the famous quote from the Shakespeare play Hamlet. Hub City Theatre Company hopes that you’ll be at The Amp on October 31 attending ShakesFest.
After starting in 2021 with the goal of having odd shows in intimate spaces, Hub City Theatre Company is now working to coordinate Jackson’s first ever Renaissance Festival. The festival will have a live performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, local vendors, food trucks, a costume contest and a strolling minstrel.
Crista Beals, founder of HCTC, shared her thoughts on why a festival like this is important to the people of Jackson.
“I think the art scene in Jackson has just really been growing, it has been so cool to see the murals, shows and just all the stuff is growing and happening all the time,” Beals said. “So people are turning out for things and I think downtown is seeing new life and new excitement so it’s just really cool to see people out and about, so I think this is just a natural next step for something big and cool.”
The event will also be free to attendants but Beals does highly encourage folks to have cash on hand if the they want to purchase something from the local vendors or food trucks. HCTC is hoping for a great turn out for ShakesFest this year with Beals noting that they plan on trying to make the festival and annual event. However, they are still working to meet their sponsorship goals in order to keep the festival at the scale they want it to be.
HCTC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works to put on four performances each year.
This year their schedule consists of A Thing of Beauty, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The Crossword Play and of course Hamlet. If you would like to support HCTC you can attend ShakesFest or one of their many shows. If you or someone you know are interested in helping sponsor ShakesFest, you can sign up on their website at https://www.hubcitytheatreco.com/.
Business Notebook – Milan Heating & Air moving HVAC installation operations, sheet metal fabrication shop to new facility in Bradford
Milan Heating & Air is moving their HVAC installation operations and sheet metal fabrication shop to a new facility to Bradford at 876 Gann Road.
The service department, dispatching, office operations, and customer support will continue to operate from its Milan location, so our commitment to serving Milan and the surrounding communities remains exactly the same.
The new shop in Bradford was constructed by a longtime local HVAC professional and is already perfectly designed for what Milan Heating & Air does – especially as a fabrication and duct shop.
The shop also includes an apartment where one of the team members will be living, making it a great fit for a growing company.
Business Spotlight – Clay Fowler joins Cornerstone Realty & Property Management as Principal Broker
JACKSON, Tenn. — Cornerstone Realty and Property Management announces that Clay Fowler has joined the firm as Principal Broker, bringing more than a decade of real estate experience and strong ties to the Jackson community.
A Jackson native and lifelong West Tennessean, Fowler earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi, where he played football, and a master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Licensed in Tennessee since 2014, he earned his Broker’s License in 2024 and holds the Certified Real Estate Broker (CRB) designation.
As Principal Broker, Fowler will oversee brokerage operations, agent development, compliance, and strategic growth as Cornerstone continues expanding across West Tennessee.
“I’ve known Matthew (Johnson) since we were eight years old playing Dixie Youth Baseball,” Fowler said. “We’ve always shared similar goals and values, and I’m excited to help build on the foundation he and the team have created at Cornerstone. I’m honored to be part of it.”
Matthew Johnson, Cornerstone’s owner, said Fowler’s experience and leadership make him a natural fit for the growing company.
“Clay’s integrity, experience, and commitment to our community make him an outstanding addition to Cornerstone,” Johnson said. “His leadership will strengthen our brokerage and support our continued growth.”
Outside of work, Fowler enjoys spending time with his wife, Shelby, and their two sons, William and Emmett. He is active in local youth sports and the Jackson community.
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