In case you missed it, here’s a look back at a few business highlights for the past week.
Jackson in hunt for $100,000 dog park
From the Jackson Chamber – Join us as we chase the $100,000 #DogParkDash grant to create a new dog park and help Jackson to become the “Most Pet Friendly City in Tennessee!”
We need your help by posting pictures of your pet with the #DogParkDash and #JacksonTN on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The Dog Park Dash Grant is a program funded by The Randy Boyd Foundation to support our furry friends and awards $25,000 grants to communities across Tennessee.
Jackson has applied and is entered for the chance to win $100,000.
Only one city in Tennessee will be awarded the grand prize – but they must show their pet pride on social media to win.
Locally, the grant plans includes areas for small and large dogs with an agility course and water feature.
The park will be located next to the Ballpark at Jackson, the home of the Jackson Generals – making it the most pet friendly ballpark in the United States.
To learn more, join the pack on Facebook at Jackson, TN Dog Park Dash.
Share your pet’s special story and why we are the most pet friendly city in Tennessee.
Don’t own a dog? Donate your time at the Animal Care Center of Jackson or any of our local dog groups and post your pictures.
The grant is a collaborative project of the City of Jackson, the Jackson Generals, Visit Jackson TN and the Jackson Chamber.
IHOP changing names
International House of Pancakes, perhaps better known by the initials IHOP, is changing its name.
The company announced on Twitter it’s going from IHOP to IHOb, but they are not saying what the ‘B’ will stand for – until June 11.
IHOP is recognized as an American multinational pancake house/diner-style table service restaurant chain that specializes in breakfast foods.
It is owned by Dine Brands Global, with 99 percent of the restaurants run by independent franchisees.
Besides breakfast, IHOP also offers a menu of lunch and dinner items.
The company has 1,650 locations in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.
IHOP is located at 9 Stonebridge Blvd., in Jackson.
Construction set to begin on new Bemis Park
The vote was unanimous when the Jackson City Council considered a contract for the construction of Bemis Park, which will be located where Bemis Mill once stood at the corner of South Missouri and A Streets.
“It has been a two-year struggle; actually six, but the park will be located right in the center of Bemis,” said Vicky Foote, following the City Council’s monthly meeting, Tuesday. “All the sidewalks in Bemis led to the mill, and all the sidewalks in Bemis will now lead to the park.”
Vicky Foote, who represents District 1, said it has been six years since the property sold.
“It has been an eyesore,” Foote said. “The unanimous vote today showed how one vote can right the wrong of six years.”
A budget for the new Bemis Park was set at $400,000 for the park, with the John Herron Construction Company of Jackson, submitting the lowest bid at $292,061.
“We’re ready to start, and in the next two or three weeks we’ll be doing some work,” said Jerry Gist, mayor of Jackson. “We’re really going to put a park together the people of Bemis will be proud of, because they deserve it, and because they have been extremely patient.”
The majority of the materials will come from the original Bemis Mill, that was first constructed in 1900, but has been vacant since 1993.
An estimated 30,000 of the original bricks will be used to construct two 20-foot towers with a 10-foot high wall that will display the history of the Bemis Mill.
“The benches in the park will be made from the original wood,” Vicky Foote said. “The columns will denote the entrance of the park, and there will be a splash pad … basically, it won’t be like any other park we have here.”
Additional action taken during the City Council meeting included –
The consideration of an ordinance to rezone property located at 1765 Hollywood Drive from RG-2 (General Residential) District to O-C (Office Center) comprising about .52 acres.
Casa Adobe Restaurante Closed?
Although there is no sign on the door that says Casa Adobe Restaurante has closed, there is no activity at the popular Mexican restaurant at 1110 Vann Drive.
No one answers the telephone and management cannot be reached for comment.
REAL ESTATE – here’s the 5 most expensive homes for sale – by price – in Jackson-Madison County
According to the Multiple Listing Service, here’s the five most expensive homes listed for sale – by price – in Jackson-Madison County.
1) 3351 Old Medina Road, $3.3 million – includes 475 acres
2) 60 McCoy Road, $2 million
3) 95 Bridlepath Drive, $1,295,000
4) 16 O’Keena Drive, $995,000
5) 500 Edenbrooke Farms Road, $875,000 – off Highway 412 (Ed Woods Road)
REAL ESTATE – Market report for Jackson-Madison County
According to the Multiple Listing Service, new homes for sale in Jackson from January 1 through April 30, stood at 38, compared to 41 for the same period in 2017.
New construction homes sold – January 1 through April 30 of 2018 was 37, compared to 36 for the same period in 2017.
The number of homes on the market, which includes all of Madison County, stands at 306, compared to 354 for the same period in 2017.
Average days on the market – January 1 through April 30 of 2018 is 67.
The average sales price for a home from January 1 through April 30, 2018 was $156,712.
Jackson Beer Board approves 4 permits; 1 denied
The Jackson Beer Board considered and approved four requests for permits – but denied one – during its monthly meeting at the City Council Chambers, Tuesday.
The Board approved –
Randy S. Hall for a special occasion permit to sell, store and serve beer at the West Tennessee Truck and Tractor Pull at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park, June 8-9.
Ira Robinson for a special occasion permit to sell, store and serve beer for an event that will be held at the Black Jack Event Center, 903 Hollywood Drive Suite 11, June 16.
Michael Jerome Herron for a special occasion permit to sell, store and serve beer for an event that will be held at the Black Jack Event Center, 903 Hollywood Drive Suite 11, June 29-30.
Sherry L. Alexander, for a business known as South Madison American Legion Post 90, 165 Perry Switch Road, to sell, store and serve beer on the premises where sold.
The Board denied a request from Adhabah M. Annamer, for a business known as Hot Spot Market LLC, 1291 North Highland Avenue, for selling, storing and distributing beer for consumption off the premises.
(PHOTO: Casa Adobe Restaurante, 1110 Vann Drive)
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