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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.
Starbucks sets sights on downtown location
The first step for a return of Starbucks to downtown Jackson was approved by the Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission during its monthly meeting at City Hall, Wednesday.
The restaurant is scheduled to be located at 203 North Highland Ave., which is next door to The Blacksmith Restaurant.
The new Starbucks will be the ninth in Jackson-Madison County.
Starbucks locations in Jackson –
2034 North Highland Avenue
907 Vann Drive
8 Lanese Dockery Drive
inside Kroger, 35 West University Parkway
inside Target, 93 Stonebrook Place
inside Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, 620 Skyline Drive
Starbucks inside Courtyard by Marriott, 200 Campbell Oaks Drive
Construction continues on a new Starbucks restaurant at 2851 Christmasville Cove in Park Place West.
An opening date has not been announced, but the 2,100-square-foot facility, located on a 1.7 acre corner lot – across from McDonald’s – will offer parking for 25 vehicles.
Southern Airways Express – Department of Transportation approves new air service for Jackson
Jackson, TENNESSEE – The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected Southern Airways Express LLC (Southern Airways) to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at Jackson, Tennessee for a two-year period from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2024.
Southern Airways Chairman and CEO Stan Little said, “We have rebuilt community air service many times before, and we understand how to do it. You will see our executives highly involved in the Jackson community. Having been born and raised in Humboldt, I will take extra pride in seeing Southern serve my hometown Jackson airport.”
Southern Airways will provide three daily departures to Atlanta from McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, with fares ranging from $69 to $99 each way, as well as offering weekend seasonal flights to Destin, Florida.
Additionally, Southern Airways interline ticketing and baggage agreements with American, United, and Alaska Airlines afford passengers the opportunity to book flights between Jackson and their final destination in one single transaction via iFlySouthern.com.
Megasite set to announce 2nd tenant
Details are limited, but a second tenant is set to announce it will take the 500 remaining acres at the Memphis Regional Megasite in Haywood County.
Clay Bright, CEO of the Memphis Regional Megasite, made the announcement when the Haywood County Commission met, Monday.
Governor Bill Lee appointed Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner Clay Bright as the Chief Executive Officer of the Megasite Authority of West Tennessee in October 2021, which will oversee the development of the Ford plant in Stanton.
The announcement becomes official in the next two- to three months.
In September 2021, the Ford Motor Company announced it would invest $5.6 billion for an electric vehicle and battery manufacturing campus that will create 5,800 jobs at the 4,100-acre Megasite.
Business Spotlight – Melinda Reid new LIFELINE Blood Services Marketing Manager
JACKSON, TENNESSEE – LIFELINE Blood Services announces that Melinda Reid will serve as their new Marketing Manager, effective March 28.
Reid has replaced Caitlin Roach, who had served as Lifeline’s Marketing Manager since 2020.
“We are so excited to welcome Melinda to our team,” said Tonya Johnson, Director of Community Services. “She brings so much to the table—from her background in nonprofits to a strong eye for messaging to her commitment to our community. She’s already proven to be an asset to our team.”
Reid, a Jackson native and graduate of Jackson Central-Merry High School, earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in graphic design from Mississippi State University.
She joins Lifeline Blood Services from Adoration Home Health where she served as an account executive. She was previously the Executive Director for Jackson Arts Council for eight years.
Business Spotlight – Dr. Frank Pierce joins West Tennessee Medical Group
JACKSON, TENNESSEE – West Tennessee Healthcare recently welcomed Frank Pierce, MD, to his new medical practice at West Tennessee Medical Group GYN Specialists. Dr. Pierce has over 25 years of experience serving West Tennessee.
He is accepting new patients at his office at 379 Hospital Boulevard, Jackson, TN. To schedule an appointment with Frank Pierce, MD, call (731) 660-3344.
Dr. Pierce attended the University of Mississippi for his undergraduate degree and then attended The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis for medical school.
According to a press release from Lori Smith – WTH Marketing Brand Manager – Dr. Pierce chose the field of OBGYN and has had the privilege of delivering babies in Madison County for over 25 years.
Now he is moving to transition his practice to focus on gynecologic surgery and female health issues.
He enjoys Women’s Health as it covers a wide range of different needs through the seasons of a woman’s life. He values the doctor and patient relationship and enjoys the ability to work together with his patients for many years.
Dr. Pierce is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He performs the full spectrum of Women’s Health procedures. He particularly enjoys minimal invasive surgery, especially robotic procedures.
He has performed over 800 robotic procedures and has been performing robotic surgery for over ten years. His surgeries include vaginal surgery including prolapse, surgical treatment for cervical dysphasia, endometrial ablation, ovarian cysts or masses, infertility evaluations, hysteroscopy, and hysterectomy.
In addition to Robotic Surgery, he has interest in all aspects of Women’s Health. He values the annual well woman exam which encourages good health habits including mammograms, colposcopy, and screening for osteoporosis.
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