November 2016
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Top left, Aldelano Solar Cold Chain Solutions Inc., a solar-powered products manufacturer, announced plans to locate a research and development and manufacturing facility in Jackson that is expected to create 68 new jobs. Pacific Manufacturing Tennessee Inc. celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting at its new building in May. Cutting the ribbon, from left above, are Victoria Hirschberg, State of Tennessee Economic and Community Development, Shinya Ogawa, Pacific Industries president, and Mandy White, Jackson Chamber senior vice president, economic development.
Economic Development is a key component of the region’s progress and Forward Jackson 2.0
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conomic development officials are rolling forward with increased momentum as they work to create new jobs and grow industry interest in the community while implementing a key element of Forward Jackson 2.0. The five-year initiative to stimulate economic growth and improve quality of life in Jackson-Madison County is making progress as its strategic goals are implemented. One of the core strategies of the plan is to promote economic development, which has been identified as an essential component of the region’s progress. The Jackson Chamber has developed marketing materials for businesses and consultants highlighting available properties to support new industries. And Team Madison County — a collaboration of local and state officials led by the chamber to create industrial
growth — continues to recruit new industries while helping existing businesses expand. Team members include the city of Jackson, Madison County, Jackson Energy Authority, Tennessee Valley Authority and the state of Tennessee. “Team Madison County continues to work closely with new and existing companies to identify job and investment growth opportunities,” said Mandy White, the chamber’s senior vice president for economic development. “Our strong relationships on both a local and corporate level allow us to stay connected as potential projects arise and we are able to present a strong business case as to why Jackson should be chosen for the project.” The organization helped land 439 direct jobs from manufacturing and distribution companies in 2015, she said. The 2016 statistics will not be available until they are compiled and released next February, but Jackson has seen a
string of success stories this year. Aldelano Solar Cold Chain Solutions Inc., a solarpowered products manufacturer, announced plans to locate a research and development and manufacturing facility in Jackson that is expected to create 68 new jobs. TBDN Tennessee announced expansion plans in July that would create 35 new jobs, which followed General Cable Industries’ June announcement to expand and create 51 jobs. Gerdau, Novolex and Berry Plastics announced expansions in 2015. And in May, Pacific Manufacturing Tennessee opened its much anticipated 183,000-square-foot facility at Airport Industrial Park. The automobile parts manufacturer is expected to create 190 jobs when it reaches full capacity in 2019.
Create family memories at Christmas in the City
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ids from 1 to 92 will the participating agencies. get their chance to see The main attraction will be the live reindeer, visit with Christmas festivities. Children Santa Claus, shop and listen to will get a chance to give Santa carolers at the second annual their wish list and get their picture Season of Unity’s Christmas in taken. Services will be available for the City. children with hearing impairments Almost 4,000 people attendand other disabilities. ed the inaugural event last Families will be able to jumpyear, and organizers expect the start their Christmas shopping and same amount, if not more, to marvel at reindeer while musicians descend on the West Tennesand carolers take the stage at the see Farmers Market from 1 adjacent AMP. Visitors can also exto 5 p.m. on Dec. 3 for this pect special appearances from Dr. year’s event. Christmas in the Seuss’s Grinch and “Frozen’s” Olaf. City will feature 35 nonprofits “Christmas in the City offers with booths selling homemade families an opportunity to create baked goods and holiday some fantastic memories in downKimberli Moore of West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center crafts while sharing informatown, ” Newman said. “It’s going to works at the center’s booth at last year’s Christmas in the City. tion about their services. be a fun-filled afternoon and an “I’m just absolutely delighted that the nonprofits can come opportunity for our nonprofits to provide education about their together and have the opportunity to give back to the community services and raise funds.” and thank people for their support throughout the year,” said Newman is also the director of the West Tennessee Business event Chairman Joel Newman. “We’ll have live reindeer – direct Resource Center at the Jackson Chamber. The chamber, LeBonheur from Santa’s workshop. We’ll also have hot chocolate, s’mores and Children’s Hospital, PRA Group, Grace Healthcare, City of Jackson popcorn; make Christmas cards and crafts; and play games like and Visit Jackson are the event’s sponsors. the snowman toss and corn hole. We’ve got a lot of things to do.” For more information, go to its Facebook page, facebook.com/ All proceeds from the booths and activities will go back into JacksonChristmasInTheCity/.
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CHAMBER NEWS
White named to Tennessee Chamber Board
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andy White, senior vice president, economic development, for the Jackson Chamber is one of 13 people appointed to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry for 2017. The new board appointments represent all three grand divisions of the state. Each is appointed to a three-year term. The Tennessee Chamber, the state affiliate to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is one of Tennessee’s oldest and most prominent statewide business trade associations. It also serves as the Tennessee Manufacturers Association. “Our incoming board appointments are the perfect blend of business leaders who know both politics and business issues and will contribute significantly to our growth and advocacy,” said Bradley Jackson, newly named Tennessee Chamber
president & CEO. White is immediate past president of the Tennessee Economic Development Council and has served on advisory committees for Jackson State Community College and Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Jackson. She is a member of the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Southern Economic Development Council, and the American Chamber of Commerce Research Association. Among other accomplishments, White was selected to participate in the TVA Leadership Institute and will graduate in 2017. “The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce is a well respected organization and a strong driver of business development in our state,” says White. “I’m honored to serve the organization in this capacity.”
Mandy White was appointed to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board.
MEMBER CONNECTION
Physician evaluates hearing loss for workers’ comp cases
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Hearing and Speech Center r. Ron Kirkland uses on Ridgecrest Road to provide more than three decades independent hearing loss of experience to help evaluations. He reviews an determine the validity of workers’ audiologist’s report, as well as the compensation claims for hearing patient’s past hearing tests and loss through impartial analysis. other medical records, before In January, he launched RHK examining the patient. Diseases Evaluations where he provides expert such as diabetes or other genetic testimony for legal proceedings, predisposition could cause examining patients who claim their hearing loss unrelated to the work work environment has damaged their environment. ability to hear. Although he is hired by Additionally, Kirkland will try the company named in the workers’ to gain insight into the patient’s compensation claim, he is neutral routine outside of work. Operating with his review and recommendation, chainsaws or other loud equipment he said. around the home, for example, or “In this particular work, the attending concerts with loud music, examiner is not supposed to be an Ronald H. Kirkland, MD, MBA can permanently damage hearing. advocate for either side. I evaluate “I’ll talk to the patient about their the patient and pertinent data, hobbies to see if their non-work noise exposure may be a and according to the standards prescribed by the American Medical Association, I provide an impartial factor in addition to their work exposure,” he said. After compiling a report, which is made available to recommendation.” attorneys on each side, Kirkland may be asked to provide A board-certified otolaryngologist, he treated patients with diseases of the ear, nose and throat for over 33 years. expert testimony in a deposition, which is used to adjudicate the claim. He spent all but two years of his career at the Jackson He performed analysis for workers’ compensation Clinic and retired in December 2015. claims when he was in private practice, but the demands Today, Kirkland works from the West Tennessee
on his time as a physician often meant he had to complete his reports after business hours. He launched RHK Evaluations after recognizing the need for the service in Jackson’s medical community. It also allows him to stay close to his lifelong profession while enjoying the flexibility of retirement. His new venture is the capstone of a successful career in medicine. Earlier this month, at the AMGA Institute for Quality Leadership in San Francisco, Kirkland received a Legacy Award from the AMGA Foundation for his contributions to medicine. He was board chair of the foundation from 2013 through 2014 and also served on the board from 2011 through 2012. Previously he was board chair of the parent organization, AMGA, in 2008. Under his leadership, the foundation sought to improve the way medical groups treated patients with hypertension. After a three-year program involving approximately 14 million patients with high blood pressure across the United States, many patients saw improvements in their blood pressure control. Before he stepped down, the organization began a similar program for patients with diabetes. “It was great to be part of something of that magnitude,” he said. “These two programs were unique in their size and involvement across multiple medical groups.” Kirkland can be reached at rhkevaluations@gmail.com.
NEW MEMBER CONNECTION
C&C Wine and Liquor a Jackson family business
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reg Heath, co-owner of C&C then telling them which foods to pair with the Wine and Liquor alongside his wine. father, Bud Heath, has worked to “We have such a large selection of wines,” provide the Jackson community with a Heath said. “Not only that, but our staff is truly variety of rare bourbons and fine wine for knowledgeable. I am confident in their abilities to more than 13 years. make sure our customers find exactly what they This year has brought many changes for are looking for.” the business, including its relocation from C&C Wine and Liquor joined the Chamber of across the street from Old Hickory Mall Commerce for its “long list of benefits” including to farther north on Highland Avenue in the opportunity to become more involved in the former Say Grace Classic Southern the Jackson community as well as networking Dining building. opportunities, Heath said. Throughout all the changes one thing “We are family people, and we are Jackson remains constant – the family values that people. The community has been welcoming to keep customers returning to the store, our business over the years, and I get nothing but Heath said. positive vibes from our customers. We love being “We are family-oriented people. We part of the Jackson community just as much as Bud, Betty and Greg Heath have opened an expanded C&C Wine and Liquor Store take pride in treating our customers like we love serving its members.” at 2644 N. Highland in the former Say Grace restaurant. family. We believe we should treat the C&C Wine and Liquor, at 2644 N. Highland customers exactly how we would want to Ave., is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to said. Confident in his ability to select a bottle for any be treated. We love serving this community.” Thursday and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For customer, he enjoys listening to customer requests and His favorite part of his job is selling wine, Heath more information, call 731-668-0676.
MEMBER NEWS
Deakins joins The PEER Group
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Hub City Blueprint employees celebrate its new look and new services. Pictured, from left to right, are Susan Campbell, Allen Campbell, Jerome Harris, Kent Eubanks, Jerrica Fullington, Catherine Walker, Susan Stewart, Clint Murchison, Amy Richards, Ryan Richards and Alex Campbell.
Hub City Blueprint holds open house to celebrate its new look, new services
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ub City Blueprint & Supply Co., Inc. held an open house recently to connect with customers and celebrate its new renovated showroom and its expanded business services. Customers enjoyed food from The La Cubanitas Food Truck, featuring empanadas, and kettle corn from Hot Pop Kettle Corn. Allen Campbell started Hub City Blueprint and Supply Co. in 1973. It has expanded over the years from a blueprint company to a large format print company that
offers a broad range of visual communications that includes graphic and signage design, production and installation services. The company’s goal is to enhance a business’ identity through unique graphic signage. It also offers equipment sales and services, which includes construction instruments, supplies and services. Hub City Blueprint is located at 158 Airways Blvd. in Jackson. Visit online at hubcityblueprint.com.
Jackson State offers holiday term
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ackson State Community College is offering a “holiday term,” giving students an opportunity to complete coursework online during the Christmas break from Dec. 15 to Jan. 11. The initial offering for this term is nine classes, which includes accounting, English, computer, psychology and speech classes. “We have been looking for ways to increase opportunities for our students to complete their coursework more efficiently and to stay on track to graduate,” said Dr. Larry Bailey, vice president of academic affairs.
“This also offers a great opportunity for transient students who are home for the Christmas break.” Current students can register for the holiday term at the same time they register for the spring term. Students not currently enrolled at JSCC will need to complete an application. The courses being offered for the holiday term can be seen at jscc.edu/holiday. For questions about the holiday term, contact the office of admissions at 731-425-8844 or visit the website at jscc.edu/apply.
Garrett new dean of Union’s McAfee School of Business Administration
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nion University has named Business, a distinction that marks only 5 Jason Garrett, associate percent of business schools in the world. dean of the Foster College of Garrett earned his bachelor’s degree Business at Bradley University since at Oklahoma Baptist University in 1994 2013, the new dean of its McAfee under the presidency of longtime Union School of Business Administration. professor and administrator Bob Agee, Garrett succeeds Keith Absher, who who Garrett said is one of his most died in 2015 after serving as dean for significant life mentors. more than a decade. Bill Nance has He completed his master’s degree in been serving as acting dean in the business administration at Washington interim. University in St. Louis and his Doctor “I am honored to be selected to of Philosophy degree in marketing from serve with the excellent faculty, staff the University of Missouri’s Trulaske and students of the McAfee School College of Business. Jason Garrett of Business Administration,” Garrett Garrett will begin his duties at the said. “There is no other school of business I would prefer McAfee School of Business Administration on Jan. to join.” 23. The McAfee School in 2013 earned accreditation To find out more about the McAfee School of from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, go to uu.edu/academics/msoba/.
ndy Deakins has joined The PEER Group as a consulting partner and vice president of business development. He brings 28 years of human resource and safety compliance experience to the organization. Deakins’ diverse Andy Deakins work background includes the fields of manufacturing, publication printing, beverage bottling and distribution, and health care. PEER Group is a professional business and human capital management firm based in West Tennessee. “I’m very excited to have the opportunity to join David Sullivan, whom I’ve known personally and professionally for many years through our human resource backgrounds,” Deakins said. He and Sullivan look forward to extending PEER Group to manufacturing and businesses throughout Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi, he added. “Our welcomed challenges will be identifying and implementing solutions that employees and employers face every day, from coaching and team building to cultures of safety.” Find out more at tnpeergroup.com.
Jackson funeral director in line to lead national group
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he National Funeral Service Foundation Board of Trustees elected Bob Arrington, founder and president of Arrington Funeral Directors, as its chairelect. The foundation is the charitable arm of the National Funeral Directors Association. A first-generation Bob Arrington, Arrington funeral director, Funeral Directors Arrington has been working in the funeral service profession for more than 50 years. He began his career helping out at a neighbor’s funeral home after school and on weekends. After completing mortuary science school, he received his funeral directors license in 1978 and his embalmers license in 1979. In 1995, he founded Arrington Funeral Directors. Arrington serves as the National Funeral Directors Association immediate past president and has held other leadership roles with the national association and the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. In 2006, Arrington helped establish the Foundation’s Hand-in-Hand Endowment through his role as Tennessee’s fundraising chair. He has served as the Foundation’s liaison with the National Funeral Directors Association since 2012, and, as chair-elect, will sit on the foundation’s executive, leadership and governance and fund development committees. Arrington and his wife, Judy, are charter members of the foundation’s planned giving society, the Guardian’s Fund. For more about Arrington Funeral Directors and Crematory, visit, arringtonfuneralgroup.com.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Spire Rehabilitation Hospital • Groundbreaking
Julie Taylor, CEO • 616 W. Forest Ave. • Jackson • 38301 731-541-6730 • wth.org Category: Hospitals
October 2016
Quality Correctional Heath Care (QCHC)
Dr. Johnny Bates, CEO • 233 Oil Well Road, Suite B Jackson • 38305 • 731-736-4545 • qchcweb.com Category: Corrections Healthcare
Dart’s Carts-Golf Cart Sales & Service Ribbon Cutting for new location
Trad Longeway, Owner • 1170 Highway 45 Bypass Jackson • 38305 • 731-300-0252 • dartscarts.com • Category: Golf Carts-Sales &/or Service
Jackson Chamber Events DEC
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7:45 – 9 a.m. @ Jackson Chamber
Jet’s Pizza • Kellie Roman and Aaron Roman, Owners 9 Chloe Place • Jackson • 38305 • 731-300-7992 jetspizza.com • Category: Restaurants
King Jewelers
217 E. Lafayette St. • Jackson • 38301 731-664-8188 • Category: Jewelers
LJAA’s IMPACT Run benefits the Scarlet Rope Project
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ore than 80 “illuminated” participants gathered in Liberty Park in late November for Leadership Jackson Alumni Association’s IMPACT Glow Run. Runners could wear anything that glows, including glow paint, glow sticks or whatever they could find. Since 2011, the alumni association has been holding its IMPACT Photo by Adelsberger Marketing Glow Run to benefit a deserving nonprofit. This year’s run benefited Runners take off at the starting line of LJAA’s IMPACT Run 2016. the Scarlet Rope Project, an organization that works to equip women who are trapped in the This year’s sponsors included FirstBank; Alexander world of sex trafficking, prostitution and sexual exploitaThompson Arnold PLLC; Kelly Services; Commercial tion with the opportunity and tools needed to make a life Bank and Trust Company; Jackson Energy Authority; change. Find out more by visiting scarletropeproject.com. Leadership Jackson Alumni Association; Express EmLeadership Jackson, which started in 1979, was created ployment Professionals; Brad Biggs; Woman’s Clinic, P.A.; to build a core leadership within the community to train Gerdau; TLM Associates, Inc. Architects + Engineers; young leaders to get involved and identify people to fast ATA Technologies, LLC; Golden Circle Exterminators track them to leadership. It is a group that stays active in Inc.; Fisher Construction Co., Inc.; State Farm Insurthe community long after graduation through the alumni ance – Wes Harris; Pinnacle Foods Group, Inc.; and John association. Singleton. The IMPACT Glow Run, for example, was an idea from For more on Leadership Jackson, visit its website at Ronnie Morris, a member of the Leadership Jackson Class leadershipjackson.com or call Brandy Stutsman at 423of 2010. 2200.
Tennova offers free application assistance
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f you need help comparing plans or filling out an application on the Health Insurance Marketplace, Tennova Healthcare-Regional Jackson is offering free assistance during open enrollment through Jan. 31, 2017. The Affordable Care Act and open enrollment extends health care coverage to citizens who would otherwise be uninsured. More than 13 million individuals enrolled in Marketplace plans for 2016. “There are always questions concerning changes to premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket limits before open enrollment launches each year,” explained Lori Smith, vice president of marketing and development with Tennova Healthcare. “But what is consistent, year-to-year, is the value of the Marketplace. Millions of people are able to sign up for insurance who otherwise wouldn’t have access to care, or who would face a financial crisis due to medical bills.” All health plans on the Marketplace must offer a comprehensive set of benefits, and coverage cannot
be denied for individuals with a pre-existing health condition. Some benefits include free preventive care and wellness services, doctor visits, prescription drugs, hospital and emergency department care, lab services, pediatric services, and mental and behavioral health treatment. Eligible individuals who do not purchase health insurance coverage not only pay a penalty when filing their tax return, but forfeit financial help with health care expenses throughout the year. The penalty is either 2.5 percent of family income or a predetermined flat rate, whichever is higher. In 2016, the penalty was $695 per adult, $347.50 per child, with a maximum fee of $2,085; these fees will be adjusted for inflation in 2017. Appointments may be made with the hospital’s certified assisters by calling 1-855-836-6682, or they can be booked online at GetCoveredAmerica.org/ connector. For more information on Tennova, visit tennova.com.
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11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Carl Grant Events Ctr.
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5 – 7 p.m. @ Zen Japanese Steakhouse
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For more information, visit our events calendar at jacksontn.com
EATING OUT?
We encourage you to eat at a chamber member restaurant because it has made an investment in the Jackson community. See list, next page.
RENEWING MEMBERS A-1 Chemical Products AFLAC – Hazel Johnson Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC All Star Realty/Property Management Co. Allegra Design . Print . Mail Allen Contracting Company Asahi Japanese Steakhouse Auto Clean Express, Inc. Baker’s Rack Benefits First, LLC Bill’s Appliance, Inc. Bob’s Janitorial Services, Inc. Brentwood Services Administrators, Inc. Butts Foods, Inc. C.H. Robinson Cades Assisted Living Center Cantrell Construction Co., Inc. Casey, Simmons & Bryant, PLLC Community Bank Cook’s Pest Control Crime Stoppers of Jackson/Madison Co. Cyber Vision Technology Group Davidson Titles, Inc. Den-Ray Sign Company Dental Associates, Inc. Denton & Associates Diet Center Drs. Burnett and Burnett Fellowship Bible Church Firestone Complete Auto Care Fisher Construction Co., Inc. Forest Cove Nursing and Rehabilitaion Center GEN PAC Golden Key Realtors Gorbet Construction, LLC Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson Hands Up! Preschool Homestead Pest Management, Inc.
iDesign Architecture Group, LLC Imagination Library of Madison County Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency Jackson Ballroom Dance Club, Inc. Jackson Energy Authority Jackson Generals Baseball Club Jackson Overhead Door Jackson-Madison County NAACP Jimmy Meeks Electric, Inc. Johnson Properties Kingdom Concierge Kiwanis Club of Jackson Lendmark Financial Services Lighthouse Church Longhorn Steakhouse M & M Consignment Manpower of the Mid-South McCowat Mercer Packaging, Inc. Mid South Industrial, Inc. Mid-South Perinatal Associates, P.C. Mike Hopper Promotions Milan Public Utilities Miss Ollie’s MME Medical MobileNation Modern Telephone Systems, LLC Morgan & Thornburg Service Solutions NOVOLEX Owens-Corning Paul Latham Bar-B-Q, Inc. Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar Reelfoot Metal Building Supply Reggi’s BBQ Robert Hopper Jr., DDS, PC Rose Construction, Inc. Sam’s Club (Division of Walmart, Inc.)
NEW MEMBERS AdvoCare Michael & Charity Woodard 1122 Fredericksburg Cove Jackson • 38305 • 765-409-4496 Advocare.com/120729889 Category: Health & Wellness
October 2016
Shaw’s Broadcasting Co., LLC Shipman HR Consulting, LLC Signature’s Boutique Southern Concrete Products Southwest Tennessee Development District Spectrum Reach Sports Plus Rehab Centers State Farm Insurance – Greg Milam State Systems, Inc. Stuart C. Irby Co. Sunrise Recycling Services, LLC Super 8 Taylor & Sons of Tennessee, LLC Tennova Healthcare – Regional Jackson The Forked Vine Wine and Spirits The PEER Group The UPS Store #4691 Therapy & Learning Center Thomas Media – WWYN/WFKX/ WHHM/WZDQ/WJAK Thompson Machinery Tony V. Taylor Painting Co. Tri-State Truck Center, Inc. United Country Southern Lifestyle Properties – Bradley V. Arnold University Village at Walker Road Wal Mart #393 Walgreens Pharmacy West Tennessee Bone & Joint Clinic, P.C. West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex West Tennessee Transitional Care White & Associates Insurance – Carpenter Agency Williams Steel Co. WNWS Radio (101.5 FM) Wolfchase Limb & Brace, LLC Zebra Marketing
October 2016
MetalFab LLC Randy Prince • 87 Miller Ave. Jackson • 38305 • 731-225-7516 • metalfabllc.com Category: Machine & Fabrication Shop Sears Auto Center Ronn Guyton • 2021 N. Highland Ave. • Jackson 38305 • 731-660-2294 • searsauto.com/stores/6296 Category: Automobile Repairs & Service
Farmers Home Furniture Janie Betts 103-B Old Hickory Blvd.• Jackson • 38305 731-664-8060 farmershomefurniture.com Category: Furniture-New &/or Used
Triumph Modeling, Acting and Talent Agency Dawn Williamson • 47 Conrad Drive • Jackson 38305 • 731-300-7434 • triumphmodeling.com Category: Modeling Agency
Merriweather Real Estate Group Marlon Lamont Merriweather Jr. 541 Wiley Parker Rd. • Jackson • 38305 731- 616-4133 buywithlamont-merriweather.realtor Category: Real Estate
The Venue at White Oak Farms Stephanie Alexander • 284 Spring Creek Hwy. Medina • 38355 • 731-487-6447 whiteoakfarmstn.com Category: Wedding &/or Event Venue
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Unemployment Madison County Jackson MSA
(Madison & Chester Counties)
September ‘16 5.1% 5.2%
September ‘15 5.8% 5.8%
EATING OUT?
Jackson Chamber encourages you to choose an eatery that
has invested in the community by becoming a member of the chamber. The following is a list of restaurants and caterers that are chamber members as of November 28, 2016 …
A Matter of Taste, Too LLC, 2841 U.S. Hwy. 45 Bypass Asahi Japanese Steakhouse, 1364 Vann Asia Garden, 581-C Old Hickory Backyard Barbecue, 186 Old Hickory Baker’s Rack, 203 E. Lafayette Baudo’s Restaurant, 559 Wiley Parker Brooksie’s Barn, 561 Oil Well Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar, 1242 Vann Catfish Cabin, 1290 S. Highland Chandelier, The Neely House, 575 S. Royal Charleston Catering Company/ Backyard BBQ, 703 E. Main, Brownsville Chick-fil-A of Old Hickory Mall, 2021 N. Highland Cody’s Saloon & Dance Hall, 59 Heritage ComeUnity Cafe, 218 E. Main Coyote Blues, 4 Stonebridge Dairy Queen, 2294 N. Highland The Downtown Tavern, 208 N. Liberty Dodge’s Stores, 109 Lexington Dodge’s Stores, 2670 N. Highland (Coming Soon!) Dumplin’s of Jackson, 31 C Wiley Parker Eatbox Food Truck (731) 217-4235 (Call for location) Elegant Events by Mike & Troy, 415 E. Lafayette, Ste. A Firehouse Subs, 907 Vann, Stes. A&L Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 1259 Vann Flatiron Grille and Bistro, 1160 Vann Fleur de Lee Restaurant, 1143 Rushmeade Fuji Yama Japanese Restaurant, 10 Stonebridge Gourmet Your Way, 2058 Hollywood Grubb’s Grocery, 4 Jackson Walk Heavenly Ham, 480-1 Wiley Parker Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet, 105 C Stonebrook HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe, 841 Vann Huddle House, 1118 Whitehall (Opening Soon) Isabella’s Louisiana Bistro, 1869 U.S. Hwy. 45 Bypass, Ste. 1 Jason’s Deli, 6 Stonebridge
Jet’s Pizza, 406 Oil Well Jet’s Pizza, 9 Chloe Place, Ste. A Little Caesars Pizza, 3189 N. Highland Longhorn Steakhouse, 631 Vann Los Portales, 127 Old Hickory MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream and Treatery, 1032 Vann Marco’s Pizza, 1146 Vann McAlisters Deli, 1012 Vann Miss Ollie’s, 111 E. Lafayette Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1923 Emporium Mulligan’s, 1037 Union University Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Old Hickory Steakhouse, 624 Old Hickory Old Town Spaghetti Store, 550 Carriage House Outback Steakhouse, 194 Stonebrook Padharo Sa, 1431 Hollywood Panera Bread, 1145 Vann Picasso Bistro Pizzeria, 10 Stonebridge Pizza Hut, 104 W. Chester PizzaRev, 1150 Vann Drive, Ste. A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, 1921 N. Highland Paul Latham Bar-B-Q Inc., 3517 N. Highland Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar, 162 Old Hickory Red Lobster, 123 Stonebrook Redbone’s Grill and Bar, 584 Carriage House Reggi’s BBQ, 292 Parkstone Rock’n Dough Pizza & Brew Co., 16 Jackson Walk Smoothie King, 241 A Stonebridge Snappy Tomato Pizza, 1187 Vann Snappy Tomato Pizza-South Jackson, 1649 S. Highland Sparky’s Pizzeria & Grill, 224 Parkstone Subway Downtown Jackson, 122 E. Baltimore Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill, 71 Carriage House Umphy’s, 745 Old Hickory U.S. Donuts Northside, 3189 N. Highland, Ste. C West Alley BBQ & Smokehouse, 215 W. Main Woodstock Bake Shop LLC, 80 C Innsdale Woodstock on the Square, 112 E. Baltimore Zaxby’s, 1155 Vann Zen Japanese Steakhouse, 660 Carriage House
Rate Change
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Staff Directory Kyle Spurgeon Kristy Dew President/CEO Program Coordinator kspurgeon@jacksontn.com kdew@jacksontn.com
Joel Newman Director, West TN Business Resource Center Sales Tax Collected November ‘16 November ‘15 Rate Change jnewman@jacksontn.com Ryan Porter City of Jackson $4,197,707 $4,287,543 -2.5% Jill Erling Lori Nunnery Chief Operating Officer/ Receptionist Madison County $4,549,313 $4,630,286 -1.7% Executive Director, Tourism General Counsel jerling@jacksontn.com lnunnery@jacksontn.com rporter@jacksontn.com Building Permits Paige Reid Residential October ‘16 October ‘15 Shirley Jones Kingsley Brock Visitor Services Number Issued 17 17 Sr. Vice President, Executive Director, Jackson Coordinator, Tourism Public Affairs Permit Value $288,900 $2,522,000 Regional Partnership preid@jacksontn.com sajones@jacksontn.com kbrock@jacksontn.com Commercial Brandy Stutsman Vicki Bunch Number Issued 16 15 Jennifer Lawson Manager of Leadership Manager of Workforce Membership Coordinator Development Permit Value $3,162,831 $1,879,923 Development jlawson@jacksontn.com bstutsman@jacksontn.com vbunch@jacksontn.com Joyce Welch Lisa Little Russell Cook Office Manager/Executive Vice President, Manager of Accounting Assistant Membership Development rcook@jacksontn.com lcothran@jacksontn.com jwelch@jacksontn.com Julie Daniels Mandy White Alexis Long Communications Sr. Vice President, 197 Auditorium Street | Jackson, TN 38301 Manager of Events Coordinator Economic Development along@jacksontn.com jdaniels@jacksontn.com mwhite@jacksontn.com 423.2200
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