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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.
Cowboy Jim’s holds grand opening, today (April 10)
Cowboy Jim’s, 1328 South Highland Ave., holds its grand opening at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 10.
Located in a former Walmart in Bemis Square, vendors at Cowboy Jim’s Flea Market offer items that include home decor, furniture, clothing, sweets and antiques.
Cowboy Jim’s is open three days a week – Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., each day.
The company continues to accept vendors for $10 per booth for the first month.
The fees will increase to $35 per month.
Unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties
PERSONNEL PLACEMENTS, LLC, 621 Old Hickory Blvd., sponsors the unemployment rates for West Tennessee counties.
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The Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for Tennessee decreased from 5.1 percent in January 2021 to 4.9 percent in February 2021.
During the same time period, the Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate for the United States decreased from 6.3 percent to 6.2 percent.
The unemployment rate decreased in 90 counties, increased in 4 counties, and remained the same in 1 county.
Williamson County had the lowest unemployment rate at 3.1 percent.
Lake County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.6 percent.
West Tennessee counties
Benton County 6.4
Carroll County 5.3
Chester County 4.3
Crockett County 4.7
Decatur County 6.5
Dyer County 5.5
Fayette County 4.7
Gibson County 5.1
Hardeman County 6.8
Hardin County 5.7
Haywood County 6.7
Henderson County 5.2
Henry County 5.5
Lake County 8.6
Lauderdale County 6.4
Madison County 4.9
McNairy County 7.0
Obion County 6.0
Tipton County 4.8
Weakley County 4.5
Haven Insurance Partners acquires American Insurance Management, Inc.
Jackson, Tennessee – Haven Insurance Partners, a local independent insurance agency, has acquired American Insurance Management, Inc (AIM), 2817 North Highland Avenue, Jackson.
Started by Bill Graves in 1981, AIM prides itself on being a local independent agency with a combined 100 years of insurance industry experience. AIM will continue to operate at its existing location with Bill and Rhonda Lovell staying with the company.
“I could not be more thrilled to partner with Haven,” said Bill Graves, President of American Insurance Management. “We already offer our expertise and skill to our clients and this will allow us access to additional companies, pricing, and coverage options, which is a win for our clients.”
Haven Insurance Partners provides commercial and personal lines insurance solutions to their clients.
“Haven is honored to have someone with Mr. Graves reputation and experience on board,” said Caleb Meriwether, Agency Principal and Producer. “The synergy created will benefit both agencies and most importantly our clients.
West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse closes on Vann Drive
According to its Facebook page, West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse, 1110 Vann Drive, has closed.
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to change locations. We will announce soon our new location and opening.
The restaurant opened in early July, 2019 after relocating from 215 W. Main St., in downtown Jackson.
The Vann Drive location consisted of 4,640-square-feet with seating for about 90 customers, a stage for live entertainment and a brewery.
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