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City of Jackson hires internal auditor
Former Fiscal Director for the State of Tennessee, Tawanika D. McKinney, has accepted an offer to work for the City of Jackson as an internal auditor.
McKinney is a Jackson native and started her fiscal career in downtown Jackson as a summer intern in banking. She brings more than 25 years of financial management experience to the city.
She received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting and business law from Tennessee State University and her Master of Business Administration degree from Bethel University.
She also received an Executive Leadership Certification from Tennessee State University and is a Certified Procurement Officer for the State of Tennessee. McKinney is a graduate and elected officer of the Tennessee Government Executive Institute.
“I was born and raised in this city and am passionate about this opportunity to continue giving back to it professionally,” said McKinney. “At Mayor (Scott) Conger’s request, I’m here to make sure that city government is complying with ordinances and state laws.”
McKinney’s extensive civic commitments include the following:
2017 Sterling Award recipient recognizing the 20 most influential women in West Tennessee
Past president of the Jackson TN Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Member of the Jackson TN chapter of The Links, Incorporated Public Service Organization Toast
Vice president of membership for City Speaks chapter of Toastmasters International
Member of Business and Professional Women of Tennessee organization
Past president of the Jackson TN chapter of the Tennessee State University Alumni Association
TN Achieves mentor
Board member University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Naifeh Center for Effective Leadership Online Training Advisory Board
Board member Ballet Arts, Inc.
McKinney started her new position on December 1.
West Tennessee Bank opens at new location in Thomsen Farms
West Tennessee Bank (WesTN Bank), a division of Decatur County Bank, has opened its new location at 92 Exeter Road in Thomsen Farms.W
WesTN Bank originally opened in Jackson, July 18, 2018, at 1270 Union University Drive – also in Thomsen Farms.
Business hours at the new 9,000-square-foot facility are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays.
Established in 1899, Decatur County Bank was the first bank in Decatur County.
West Tennessee Bank was established in 2010, and opened a temporary office in the Honeye Plaza in Henderson before moving into its permanent location at 1007 U.S. Highway 45 North.
The bank also has locations in Decaturville and Parsons.
Scores for Jackson restaurants
Here’s an up to date list of scores for Jackson restaurants from the Jackson-Madison County Health Department.
Outback, 194 Stonebrook Place, 97, Bar, 100
Coastal Connections mobile unit, 100
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