In case you missed it, here’s a look back at a few business highlights for the past week.

Takos Borukas opening restaurant on Vann Drive

Juan Zarate hopes to parlay the success he has enjoyed with the Takos Borukas food truck, when he opens Takos Borukas Y Mariscos at 319 Vann Drive.

“We hope to be open by August … early fall,” Juan said. “The restaurant will have 1,500-square-feet, and the food truck will be used for events and catering.”

Takos Borukas Y Mariscos (seafood) will be located in the same complex with Wes Harris State Farm Insurance Agency, The UPS Store, Hamilton Ryker and Regional Finance.

Zen Steakhouse & Sushi Bar closes

Zen Steakhouse & Sushi Bar closed at 660 Carriage House Drive in late June.

The 13,000-square-foot facility is managed by Buchanan Realty Group.

Texas Roadhouse headed for Vann Drive

Texas Roadhouse has submitted building plans for a new restaurant at 1203 Vann Drive.

Texas Roadhouse is an American chain restaurant that specializes in steaks and promotes a Western theme.

The restaurant will be constructed on a two-and-one-half acre site that was once home to one of the first buildings constructed on the west end of Vann Drive.

Total Construction Environmental Contractors from Milan razed the 20,000-square-foot facility for BayRock Investment Company, in August, 2015.

JHG Hospitality LLC sold the property at 1203 Vann Drive – located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods, and directly across Hilton Garden Inn on Vann Drive – to Norvell Management LLC, for $1,550,000.

The property is located next to Dick’s Sporting Goods, and directly across from Hilton Garden Inn on Vann Drive.

Elevators and escalators for World Trade Center constructed in Middleton

The 71 elevators and 12 escalators at the 104-floor, 1,776-foot tall One World Trade Center in New York City, were constructed by ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas – in Middleton.

One World Trade Center opened in October 2014, 13 years and one month following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The elevators utilize more than 198 miles of steel cable — about the distance from Jackson to Cookeville — and the largest motors weigh 50,000 pounds.

The counterweights for each of the elevators combined weigh more than one million pounds, about the size of 250 mid-sized automobiles.

With an approximate total weight of four million pounds of elevator guide rails, measuring nearly 35 miles, shipping called for 100 trips on tractor-trailers 53-feet long.

Traveling at a speed of 2,000 feet per minute, or about 23 miles per hour, five elevators serve the observation deck.

Jackson Chamber announces new Economic Development Team Member

The Jackson Chamber announces the addition of Hannah Hartig as economic development assistant.
She will be responsible for performing a variety of economic development and administrative duties and will be an integral part of the industrial recruitment and retention process.

She will also have the opportunity to serve in other areas of the organization, including workforce development, leadership development, reception and events.

“Hannah served as an Economic Development Intern with the Jackson Chamber while in college and made an immediate impression on our team,” said Mandy White, senior vice president of economic development for the Jackson Chamber. “Her prior work and educational experience, combined with her outgoing personality make Hannah a great fit at the chamber.

“Her passion for customer service and her drive to do a job well done will serve her well in this organization. The skill set required to be successful in economic development perfectly aligns with Hannah’s capabilities.”

Hannah is a 2018 graduate from Union University with a B.S. degree in business administration.
In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends and family. Hannah is originally from Humboldt, and resides in Jackson.

“I’m thrilled to be working with the chamber and look forward to being involved with businesses and industries in Jackson,” Hartig said. “As an intern I really enjoyed the people and culture of the Jackson Chamber, and I am excited about the opportunity to continue working here.”

Connect with Hannah by emailing hhartig@jacksontn.com or call (731) 423-2200.

Annual Summer Celebration Lawn & Garden Show set for July 12

The annual Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 12, at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at 605 Airways Blvd., in Jackson.

Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, visitors will be able to enjoy garden talks, an extensive plant sale and access to the UT Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic.

Speakers at the Celebration will provide garden inspiration with an emphasis on solutions.

Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 18.

Visitors can start their day at 9 a.m., shopping for hard-to-find ornamentals at the Master Gardener plant sale, or visit the Exhibitor Tent featuring more than 40 local businesses selling plants, lawn equipment, garden art and crafts.

Garden talks begin at 10 a.m. and repeat throughout the day – indoors and outdoors.

The UT Kitchen Divas will provide tips and tricks for meal prep that save time and money, with a cooking demonstration – Chillin’ in the Kitchen.

Join the UT Kitchen Divas (Amy Elizer, Tennille Short, Sarah Poole, and Rebecca Seratt to sample treats that bring all the flavor without the temperature.

Admission: $5. Event is limited to 40 attendees per hour. Tickets will be sold outside the north entrance of the main building.

Tickets for 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon sessions will be on sale at 9 a.m., and tickets for 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. sessions will be available at 12:15 p.m.

A wagon tour of the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center rounds out the program, with tours departing every 30 minutes.

For more information, visit west.tennessee.edu/events, or like the UT Gardens, Jackson Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. For large groups of 20 or more, pre-registration is appreciated, and you are asked to call (731) 425-4751.

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(PHOTO: Texas Roadhouse is scheduled to open a new restaurant at 1203 Vann Drive)

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