In case you missed it, here’s a look back at a few business highlights for the past week.
Summer Celebration Lawn & Garden Show
Plants, information, programs and enthusiasm were all on display when the 29th annual Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show was held at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, Thursday.
About 900 people were on the grounds before 10 a.m., with a majority looking to attend one of the 16 presentations – or garden talks.
“They are really good presentations … information they can take home and use in their garden,” said Ginger Rowsey, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Marketing and Communications. “Master gardeners are working the plant sale.”
Visitors were able to begin their day shopping for hard-to-find ornamentals at the master gardener plant sale, or visit an Exhibitor Tent that featured more than 40 local businesses selling plants, lawn equipment, garden art and crafts.
About 200 volunteers, vendors and master gardeners worked the popular event, helping visitors shop, and assist them when they took items to their car.
“(Thursday), it (was) all hands on deck,” Rowsey said. “Staff, scientists, research workers and students.”
REAL ESTATE – List of 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 June 30, stood at 27 , compared to 32 for the same period in 2017.
New construction homes sold – January 1 through June 30, 2018 was 62, compared to 60 for the same period in 2017.
The number of homes on the market, which includes all of Madison County, stands at 309, compared to 350 for the same period in 2017.
Average days on the market – January 1 through June 30, 2018 is 67.
The average sales price for a home from January 1 through June 30, 2018, was $170,139.
The average sales price for a home from January 1 through May 31, 2018 was $169,531.
Roundabout slows business at Bill’s Appliance on North Highland, but owner remains upbeat
Danny Hargett took the high road when he first learned the City of Jackson would build a roundabout on North Highland Avenue that would intersect East and West Deaderick Streets.
The roundabout is roughly a nine-iron from the business Danny and his wife Meg own at 328 North Highland Avenue – Bill’s Appliance Parts & Service – and Danny admits there have been a few trying times since construction began in late 2017.
“We’ve seen a lot go on downtown since we’ve been here, and a lot of this has been good for downtown,” Danny said. “We were glad to see the LiFT (Jackson Walk) come in, and they’ve kind of brought downtown back to life (but) they started construction on this roundabout, which has been a big traffic delay for us.
“It’s caused a lot of headaches … getting in and out of our parking lot, and It has affected business somewhat (because) customers don’t want to come downtown, right now.”
Danny said service calls is one area that has not suffered for the company founded by his father – Bill Hargett, in 1957 at 211 S. Royal Street.
Bill’s Appliance Parts & Service bases it business on servicing appliances that include washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, microwave ovens, trash compactors and disposals.
“We do outside service, so we go to people’s homes, so that has not affected us in any way,” Danny said. “But we sell parts over the counter, and people do not want to get down in this area.”
At least not until November, when completion of the roundabout – which is being constructed by Ford Construction Company at a cost of $1,793,899.54 – is scheduled.
“The construction has definitely hurt business a bit,” Danny said. “We haven’t been getting the in and out business we’ve had, and some people thought we’ve closed.”
(PHOTO: Home on Union Avenue near Jackson Walk – The average sales price for a home from January 1 through June 30, 2018, was $170,139)
David Thomas, Twitter – @DavidThomasWNWS
https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalk1015
