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 Energy Authority renovating building at 119 E. College Street

Jackson Energy Authority is scheduled to give an existing facility at 119 E. College St., an extreme makeover.

Damaged by a water leak in 2013, all interior rooms have been removed by a demolition project, which was completed in 2014.

“It has been empty since about 2013, and we’ve entered into an agreement with TLM Associates to do a redesign, and we will be moving our HR Department, our IT Department and our Call Center into that building – hopefully – sometime next year,” said Jim Ferrell, president/CEO of Jackson Energy Authority. “We are going to start the design services now, and hopefully bid packages to go out to local bidders by the end of the year.”

The Board authorized a contract with TLM Associates, Inc., for design services for the building renovation at 119 E. College Street, during its monthly meeting, Thursday.

The amount is not to exceed $225,000.

The estimated cost of renovation is $3,000,000, and the estimated interior office furnishings is priced at $282,000.

Jackson Energy Authority – Board approves 7 resolutions during monthly meeting

The Jackson Energy Authority Board of Directors approved seven resolutions during their monthly meeting at the Tennergy Center, Thursday.

The Board of Directors authorized the purchase of a new 50-foot Digger Derrick cab and chassis for the Electric Division.

Altec Industries submitted the low bid of $323,968.

The Board authorized a Miscellaneous Electric Construction and Maintenance Contract.

Broadway Electric Service Corporation (BESCO) submitted the low bid of $446,462.50.

The Board approved the purchase of a Regulator Testing Machine (RTM) from Engineering Services Company.

Engineering Services Company of San Jose, California submitted the low bid of $54,358.

The Board approved the purchase of Water Meters and Communication Modules (ERTs).

Badger Meter, Inc., submitted the low bid of $125,000 for the meters, and United Systems, of Lafayette, Tennessee submitted the low bid of $112,320 for the modules.

The Board approved a contract for rehabilitation work in accordance with JES’s Wastewater Rehabilitation Master Plan.

Argo Construction of Cordova submitted the low bid of $2,508,970.66.

The Board authorized a contract with TLM Associates, Inc., for design services for the building renovation at 119 E. College Street.

The amount is not to exceed $225,000.

The Board approved the purchase of 225 portable Automated external Defibrillator (AED) units from Master Medical Equipment from Jackson for the amount of $133,875.

Retail, restaurants targeted for new facility on North Highland Avenue

Construction should be complete in late August or early September on a new 7,200-square-foot facility for retail and restaurants at North Highland Avenue and East Deaderick Street.

The building is offered by HCB Development.

Pre-School, Daycare building sells for $600,000 +

Sheryl Nabors, owner of Wee Care Preschool and Daycare, 1481 Campbell Street, has purchased the 9,000-square-foot facility for $625,000.

Eden Smith, Coldwell Banker Now, handled the transaction.

Business Spotlight – Madison Balding joins Town & Country REALTORS

As part of its recent exciting growth, Town & Country REALTORS welcomed its newest team member, Henderson native and Jackson resident Madison Balding.

According to a press release from Lyndsay Best, a Digital Solutionist with B3 Creative Agency, Madison credits the current market with her decision to further her career as a REALTOR by joining Town & Country.

“I love the atmosphere of the Jackson market right now,” Madison said. “It’s so fast-paced and invigorating. There’s such a great opportunity for growing and transforming our city.”

“We are eager for Madison to continue her career with us,” Town and Country REALTORS owner Joey Hale said. “She has such a warm, encouraging personality that will connect well with our clients as we serve our community.

Here are the 5 most expensive homes for sale in Jackson-Madison County

Wes Harris, State Farm Insurance Agent – home, auto, life & banking – 319 Vann Drive, sponsors the five most expensive homes listed for sale in Jackson-Madison County, according to the Multiple Listing Service.

1) 99 Sturdivant Crossing, $2,499,900 (535 acres)
2) 283 High Point Road, $1,799,000
3) 95 Bridlepath Drive, $995,000
4) 16 O’Keena Drive, $949,000
5) 22 Deepwood Drive, $890,000

New apartments part of mixed-use project scheduled for Thomsen Farms

A new three-story, 52,200-square-foot building is scheduled for construction in Thomsen Farms near Walker Road.

Besides offerings for office and retail, the facility will include 24 apartments.

The eight, one-bedroom apartments will consist of 600-square-feet, and 16, two-bedroom units will offer 1,000-square-feet.

“We believe Thomsen Farms is the perfect location for this type of development,” said Ann-Marie Kelley, “The upcoming mixed-use building will be beneficial to both businesses and residents.

“Construction will begin by end of the year, and be completed 2020.”

Ann-Marie Kelley is the Executive Vice President of FirstChoice Property & Development.

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