Wes Harris, State Farm Insurance Agent – home, auto, life & banking – 319 Vann Drive, sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights.
Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission approves 8 proposals
Members of the Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission approved eight proposals during their monthly meeting at Jackson City Hall, Wednesday.
REZONING (CITY)
* Approved a request to rezone property located at 1694 Hollywood Drive, from O-R (Office Residential) to O-C (Office Center) District, comprising of 2.80 acres, which was submitted by Charlie Garrett.
ANNEXATION
* Approved a request of the Annexation, Plan of Service, and proposed zoning for an area referred to as “Summit,” generally located along the 4300 Block of U.S. Highway 45 North, north of Jack Exum Road, comprising of 95.5 acres.
The proposed zoning classifications for this annexation area are B-5 (Highway Business) District and RS-1/PRD (Single Family Residential) (District/Planned Residential Development) District.
SUBDIVISIONS
* Approved a construction plat for Emerald Shores Sections 2 & 3, located on Cooper Anderson Road, comprising of 23 lots on 11.44 acres, in a RS-1 (Single Family Residential) District, submitted by McAlexander Engineering.
* Approved a construction plat for Matthews Crossing Sections 1 & 2, located on Windy City Road, north of McClellan Road, comprising of 25 lots and 1 common area on 14.32 acres, in a RS (Single Family Residential) District, submitted by Surveying Services Inc., on behalf of Robert Reynolds.
* Approved a plat for The Summit, located on U.S. Highway 45 North, comprising of 219 residential lots, 6 commercial lots, and 5 common areas on a total of 80.40 acres, in a RS-1/PRD (Single Family Residential/Planned Residential Development) District and B-5 (Highway Business) District, submitted by Surveying Services Inc., on behalf of ZEKO Properties, LLC.
* Approved a final plat for Shiloh Springs Section 13A, located on Living Waters Drive and Grouse Meadow Drive, comprising 8 lots on 3.69 acres, in a RS (Single Family Residential) District, submitted by Surveying Services, Inc., on behalf of Jerry Winberry.
SITE PLAN
* Approved a site plan for Thomsen Farms Section 6, Lot 6, located on Union University Drive, in a SC-1 (Planned Unit Commercial Development) District.
STREET CLOSURE
* Approved a request to close and abandon a portion of Cooper Anderson Road at the northeast corner of Cooper Anderson Road and University Parkway.
Discount Tire Center nears completion on Oil Well Road
Discount Tire Center, nears completion for its store at 236 Oil Well Road, but company officials could not be reached for comment on when the retailer will open.
The 7,000-plus square foot facility was constructed by ROMACH Inc., General Contractors of Franklin.
Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Discount Tire has four locations in the Memphis and Nashville area, and is the nation’s largest independent tire and wheel retailer, operating more than 900 stores in 29 states.
B C North Partners sold the property at 236 Oil Well Road to Halle Properties LLC for $1,350,000.
Lawn & Garden Show celebrates 30th anniversary
What began as a great event has gotten even better.
The 30th annual Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show was held at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at 605 Airways Blvd., Thursday.
Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, visitors were able to enjoy garden talks, an extensive plant sale and access to the UT Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic.
“It’s like a homecoming … like the old county fair where you get to see people you only see once a year,” said Ginger Rowsey, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Marketing and Communications. “It’s always fun, there’s always something new and different to see in the garden.
“The talks are always fun, and there is so much to enjoy with the kitchen divas.”
The UT Kitchen Divas provided tips and tricks for meal prep that saves time and money, with a cooking demonstration – ‘It’s a Pepper Party.’
“We really work hard to plan topics people will enjoy and be fresh year-to-year.”
The theme for 2019 is ‘Kaleidoscope.’
Lawn & Garden Show celebrates 30th anniversary
What began as a great event has gotten even better.
The 30th annual Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show was held at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at 605 Airways Blvd., Thursday.
Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, visitors were able to enjoy garden talks, an extensive plant sale and access to the UT Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic.
“It’s like a homecoming … like the old county fair where you get to see people you only see once a year,” said Ginger Rowsey, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Marketing and Communications. “It’s always fun, there’s always something new and different to see in the garden.
“The talks are always fun, and there is so much to enjoy with the kitchen divas.”
The UT Kitchen Divas provided tips and tricks for meal prep that saves time and money, with a cooking demonstration – ‘It’s a Pepper Party.’
“We really work hard to plan topics people will enjoy and be fresh year-to-year.”
The theme for 2019 is ‘Kaleidoscope.’
Construction continues on Mama Baudo’s, Party Mart in Thomsen Farms
Construction on a new facility that will become home to Mama Baudo’s and Party Mart Liquors & Wine at 429 Walker Road in Thomsen Farms is about 50 percent complete according to Ann-Marie Kelley, FirstChoice Property & Development.
Mama Baudo’s will open in a 2,430 square foot facility.
Baudo’s Restaurant, which moved to 559 Wiley Parker Rd., in 1972, closed January 19.
Party Mart Liquors & Wines is moving to its new location from 2841 Highway 45 Bypass.
The retailer will offer more usable space, more linear shelf space – about 400 feet – increasing from 2,300-square-feet to 2,738-square-feet.
Warehouse under construction on Express Drive
When complete, a new 29,000-square-foot warehouse will open on Express Drive in northwest Jackson.
MG Construction is building the facility for W & L Family Partnership – at the corner of Pipkin Road – which is scheduled to open in November.
Dan Reiche named new general manager at Toyota Bodine Jackson
Dan Reiche, who serves as Assistant Group Manager at Bodine St. Louis, has been promoted to Group Manager (General Manager) at the Bodine plant in Jackson.
He will replace Shawn Daly, who is transferring to Group Manager – On-Site Partners (OSP) at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Guanajuato (TMMGT) in Mexico.
“I’ve been with Bodine for 23 years,” Dan said, “I started there as an engineer on a machining line and worked my way through the company.”
Married – wife Cindy, daughter Marie – Dan has 25 years of automotive manufacturing experience, including 18 years at Bodine Troy and the last five years at Bodine St. Louis.
“My assignment before this was at our St. Louis plant, the original Bodine foundry.”
Dan will have overall Plant Management responsibility in Jackson, including daily management of production operations for HPDC cylinder blocks and AT cases/housings. This requires oversight of Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and New Projects, among others.
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