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.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers sets opening date
According to company officials, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 2841 Highway 45 Bypass is scheduled to open April 28.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is an American fast-casual restaurant chain based in Wichita, Kansas.
Its menu includes steakburgers, Vienna Beef hot dogs, chicken sandwiches – and the company provides frozen custard with a variety of specialty sundaes and concretes.
Freddy’s is located in 33 states – with 11 either open or opening in Tennessee.
Resort valued at $150 million may be in Jackson’s future
Negotiations that started in November 2018 that would mean an investment of $150 million for Jackson and Madison County is close to becoming reality.
Headquartered in Chicago, Great Wolf Lodge is a family resort with an indoor water park, restaurants, arcades and spas, and is looking at Tiger Jones Park, which is located off Ridgecrest Road in northeast Jackson.
The investment would mean 500 jobs for the area – 250 full time – while attracting about 500,000 visitors annually.
“It’s not done, yet,” said Kyle Spurgeon, president/CEO of the Jackson Chamber, “But, we have an opportunity for a $150 million project … 300 rooms.
“We are very close to nailing this thing down (and) we will know in a couple of months.”
Great Wolf Lodge has 18 existing lodges in the United States and Canada, and Spurgeon warned this is a competitive project.
“This is a family resort,” Spurgeon said, “But this (will) change tourism in West Tennessee. It will significantly impact tax collections, hotel, motel tax collections … it’s going to raise opportunities for everyone in this community.”
Construction on the project is tentatively scheduled to begin in the summer of 2021, with a completion date 18 months later.
Lori Nunnery executive director Jackson Convention and Visitor Bureau, said the project will not only benefit Jackson, but the surrounding region.
“The opportunities this is going to bring to Jackson and West Tennessee are beyond measure at this point,” Nunnery said, “We’re excited about Great Wolf considering us as a location.
“The potential for a $150 million investment … over 500 jobs – full time, part time, seasonal – this can only be a win for Jackson with another half million people coming in to visit us annually.”
Jackson Beer Board approves 1 special request, 3 business permits during monthly meeting
The Jackson Beer Board approved four requests – one special occasion, three business – during its monthly meeting at the City Council Chambers at City Hall, Tuesday.
Russ Ellis and Cathy Garrett – on behalf of the University School of Jackson, 240 McClellan Road – were approved for a special occasion permit to sell, store and serve beer for USJ’s 50th anniversary, Saturday.
The Board approved a permit request from Kimberly Ragan, for a business known as Ragan’s Convenience Store, 412 Airways Blvd., for selling, storing and distributing beer for consumption off the premises.
The Board approved a permit request from Bhvpender Patel, for selling, storing and distributing beer at Residence Inn – Arrive Madison LLC – 126 Old Medina Crossing.
The Board approved a permit request from Dhaval Patel, for a business known as T Mart, 1302 North Highland Avenue, for selling, storing and distributing beer for consumption off the premises.
Business Spotlight – Laura Fetner joins Town & Country REALTORS
According to a press release from Lyndsay Best – a Digital Solutionist with B3 Creative Agency – Town & Country REALTORS is pleased to welcome Laura Fetner as the newest member of its sales team.
With years of experience in IT-related customer service fields, Laura is poised to bring caring, professional experience to her real estate clients.
“I chose to go into real estate so I could blend my experience in customer service with my interest in helping people find the right home for them,” she shared, “If the house fits, I want to be the one to help them buy it!”
Although she is new to the world of real estate, Laura boasts 21 years of customer service and IT fields, including leadership with AT&T.
She also holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology, but what stands out the most about her is her genuinely friendly approach to people and her willingness to learn. Her outgoing but equally hard working attitude contributes to her desire to build her real estate business in Jackson.
“I love it here,” she said. “Jackson is a medium-sized town with a small town feel. It’s got a growing market, and it’s a safe place to retire as well as a great place to raise a family. I can’t imagine building a life or career anywhere else.”
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