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Collin-Cartwright Family Reunion

Bobbie Jackson taking selfies with the younger generation of the family.

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Gary A. Taylor Investment Company and Pheonix Threatre Entertainment team up to bring a New Luxury Empire Movie Theatre in Jackson, TN

Gunny Roy Brady’s Walk 4 Warriors Passed Through Jackson, TN

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8 Wesley Roy Brady Jr., a Marine, is walking across America to bring awareness to the challenges faced by military veterans after returning home from combat. Roy documents “Due to the fact that my brother and a Marine brother of mine, took their own lives, I’m walking to raise awareness of the things our service members face when they return home.” Chief Wiser, who is also a Marine, met Roy and presented him with a Jackson Police Department Challenge Coin. “I commend Roy for his efforts to educate the country and bring awareness to the challenges faced by soldiers who survive traumatic events because First Responders often deal with the same challenges,” said Chief Wiser. SUBMITTED BY JPD VIA NIXLE.COM PHOTO BY CSE NEWS/ DOWNTOWN RICKEY BROWN

2018 4-H ROUNDUP MARTIN, Tenn. – Dr. Jim Byford, a familiar face to generations of Tennessee 4-Hers, plays and sings for a group during the 95th 4-H Roundup and All-Star Conference held the week of July 23 at UT Martin. Byford, who retired from the university in 2009 and is dean emeritus for the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, has continued his involvement with 4-H following his retirement. Prior to his time at UT Martin, he spent 20 years as extension wildlife specialist in Georgia and Tennessee, giving hundreds of presentations and writing numerous articles on wildlife conservation. He received the Friend of 4-H award in 2011 from the Tennessee 4-H Foundation and was named in 2016 to the national 4-H Hall of Fame.

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SBA PARTICIPATING IN TENNESSEE Second Annual Antique Tractor Show Coming to Discovery Park of America SMALL BUSINESS LENDERS CONTACT: Mary Nita Bondurant mbondurant@discoveryparkofamerica.com 731-8855455 CONFERENCE UNION CITY, TNLENDERS GATHER TOGETHER IN If you like tractors…old tractors, new tractors, NASHVILLE STREAMLINING THE unusual tractors or restored tractors…mark LENDING PROCESS FOR SMALL your calendar to attend the Second Annual BUSINESS BOOSTING AMERICA’S Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of ECONOMY Nashville,Tenn-The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)—the largest backer of loans to America’s small businesses—will participate in the Tennessee Small Business Lenders Conference on September 12-14, 2018, in Nashville. “We are excited to be a part of this great event that will incentivize lenders to provide small businesses with greater access to capital,” noted LaTanya Channel, SBA Tennessee District Director. The event provides training to lenders on topics of interest that span the entire life cycle of an SBA loan. Updates on SBA’s 7(a) and 504 Loan Programs, reporting requirements, and risk management will be presented. Leaders from SBA’s Washington DC headquarters that will present include: SBA’s Associate Administrator for Capital Access, Bill Manger, will kick-off the event. Diana Seaborn, SBA’s Director of the Office of Financial Assistance, will provide a session on hot topics of today. Linda Reilly, SBA’s 504 Loan Program Branch Chief, will provide in-depth training on processing SBA 504 loans. SBA officials from the SBA Little Rock Commercial Loan Servicing Center and the National Guaranty Purchase Center will conduct sessions on servicing an SBA loan and preserving the guaranty. This event offers a great opportunity to network with representatives from SBA and other lenders from across the state. Come meet local SBA staff and headquarters officials who create and mold SBA’s loan policy and procedures. All Tennessee small business lenders are encouraged to join us for this event. For more information and to register, please access: https:// eventfullyyourz.wufoo.com/ forms/tn-smallbusiness-lending“The Peace of Christ Be With You” conference-registration/ . Pass the Peace, Please

America on Saturday, August 4th. The Tractor Show will begin at 10:00 a.m., with a parade around the park scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The tractors will be on display around the Red Barn and attending the show is free with park admission. All members get in free, and all other guests will pay just $10.00 to enter the park that day. Anyone wishing to display a tractor at the show is asked to arrive between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the 4th. Tractors can be unloaded and there will be a designated area to store your trailer. There is no charge to display your tractor. If you bring a tractor to display during the show, you will receive two free admissions to Discovery Park for the day. Non-food vendors will be asked to pay $25.00 to set up a booth or vendor tent during the tractor show, and will receive one complimentary pass to the park for the day. Food vendors must register in advance by calling Discovery Park’s event department at 731-885-5455. According to Johnny Bruff, a Discovery Park employee and one of the organizers of the show, there will be around a hundred or more tractors on display. “It’s going to be a great day at Discovery Park,” he added. “There will be pork rinds, kettle corn, a couple of food trucks, drink tents; and the park has great food at Eats & Treats outside, and The Cafe inside,” he added. The Second Annual Antique Tractor Show at Discovery Park of America is sponsored by Mahindra of Ken Tenn. Discovery Park of America is located at 830 Everett Blvd. in Union City, TN. You can see the complete 2018 Calendar of Events, including upcoming educational and entertaining events, by visiting the website at www.discoveryparkofamerica.com . The park is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and is a unique blend of history, science, architecture, art and fun.

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95 TENNESSEE 4-H ROUNDUP CONCLUDES AT UT MARTIN

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MARTIN, Tenn. – Tennessee 4-H members from around the state headed home July 27 following the 95th 4-H Roundup and All-Star Conference at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The annual weeklong event rotates between the Knoxville and Martin campuses and recognizes the outstanding project work and leadership accomplishments of senior high 4-H members. The 4-Hers, University of Tennessee Extension staff and 4-H volunteers arrived Monday, and activities concluded Thursday evening. Approximately 375 4-Hers who have completed local projects in areas such as communication and public speaking, livestock, computers and technology, and photography competed for statewide awards that include college scholarships and trips to the National 4-H Congress. The theme for Roundup and for all 4-H programs in 2018 is “Tennessee 4-H: Branching from Our Roots.” “4-H Roundup is one of our premier 4-H events that we have in the state of Tennessee. It’s an opportunity for young people to come together and really showcase their project work for the year,” said Dr. Dwight Loveday, interim 4-H assistant dean. “This is a time we come to recognize their accomplishments, honor those achievements, as well as have our All-Star Conference that really focuses on service and service to the community.” Even though Roundup includes plenty of competition and educational sessions, he added that the event also offers “lots of fun learning experiences for (the 4Hers), as well as a chance to make new friends across the state.” Other 4-H Roundup activities included the Vol State Ceremony, election of the 2018-19 State 4-H Council officers and participation in a service-learning project. Service-learning projects included 4-Hers working with children at the Martin Housing Authority and UT Martin’s Margaret N. Perry Children’s Center, as well as assembling more than 250 care packages for the homeless that will be distributed through RIFA in Jackson. “Service-learning opportunities are a very important component of the 4-H program,” said Justin Crowe, UT Extension 4-H specialist. “Each year, 4-Hers statewide perform tens of thousands of hours of service at an estimated value of over $2 million. Through the service-learning projects, our 4-Hers learn that they can really make a difference in their communities.” University of Tennessee President Joe DiPietro was also honored this week when he received a Friend of 4-H award, one of the organization’s highest honors. The presentation came during Tuesday evening’s project achievement banquet and reception in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. “It was great to see President DiPietro receive the Friend of 4-H award,” said Dr. Keith Carver, UT Martin chancellor. “He has supported 4-H in many ways, both during his years with the UT Institute of Agriculture and as UT System president. We all appreciate Tennessee 4-H and the leadership it provides to our youth across the Volunteer State.” 4-H is the youth development program for University of Tennessee Extension. 4-H teaches leadership, citizenship and service learning to more than 180,000 youth in the fourth through 12th grades. 4-H also has more than 5,000 adult volunteers. UT Extension is one of four units in the UT Institute of Agriculture. 2018 Tennessee 4-H State Project Achievement winners named during 4-H Roundup: Beef Ben Bolinsky, Jefferson County Level I Haley Ferguson, Rutherford County Entomology and Beekeeping Nutrition, Health and Fitness Level II Juliann Fears, Lincoln County Level I Analynn Jones, Robertson County Level I Riley Walker, Benton County Clothing and Textiles Level II Samantha Bussell, Macon County Julie Bush, Rutherford County Level I Jordan Bowling, Anderson County Food Science Level II Shelby Mainord, Putnam County Rebekah Jones, Williamson County Level I Evan England, Marion County Carson Stover, Obion County Level II Hannah Bernhardt, Putnam County Katie Harrison, Hancock County Performing Arts and Recreation Anna Becca Chester, Monroe County Level II Lindsey Hedrick, Sevier County Level I Claire Brooks, Warren County Communications Santana Bingham, Madison County Level II Caroline Brooks, Warren County Level I Leiah Wilkins, Hamilton County Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Personal Development Level II Grace Harville, Smith County Level I Garrett Thompson, Pickett County Level I Sorrell Martin, Lincoln County Companion Animals Gareth Eller, Robertson County Level II Sarah Myers, Crockett County Level I Aniya McCurrie, Madison County Level II Aleise Hill, Sumner County Photography Emma Kiser, McNairy County Brianna Saylor, Knox County Level I Sara Beth Thierfelder, Madison County Level II Hannah Steger, Putnam County Goat Level II Faith d’Ablaing, Maury County Computers and Technology Level I Eli Dotson, Lincoln County Plant Science Level I Isiah Osborne, Williamson County Level II Kate Neal, Dyer County Level I Ethan Hitchcock, Warren County Level II Kade Allen, Macon County Horse Level II Hannah Robbins, Roane County Consumer Education and Economics Level I Sierra Rigsby, Williamson County Poultry Level I Avery Lamberson, Wilson County Level II Charity Chandler, Rutherford County Level I Ryan Baker, Benton County Allyson Hanna, Union County Horticulture and Garden Level II Abigail Parker, Bedford County Level II Hayden Galloway, Lawrence County Level I Alex Moore, Lincoln County Sheep Archasia Mann, Madison County Annaleigh Escobar, Dyer County Level I Grace Powell, Wilson County Dairy Level II Thoren Heselschwerdt, Claiborne County Level II Karley Warner, Warren County Level I Maggie Dunivan, Lincoln County Sadarius Johnson, Crockett County Swine Level II Kendal Penick, Weakley County Line and Design Level I Cassie Lewis, Lauderdale County Engineering and Safety Science Level I Laura Grace Jenkins, Hawkins County Veterinary Science Level I Tim Held, Bradley County Ashtyn Drake, Madison County Level I Jana Owen, Lincoln County Jacob Scott, Warren County Level II Hannah Freeland, Knox County Level II Emily Nave, Rutherford County Level II Nelani Colletti, Williamson County Elizabeth House, Cannon County

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West Tennessee Healthcare – Representative Eldridge, Donna Lane earns employee of Senator Jackson Honor Vietnam Veterans With Bridge the month award Donna Lane, an eight-year employee at the Medical Clinic of Jackson, has Ceremony been named West Tennessee Healthcare’s employee of the month for July. BY DAVID THOMAS

(NASHVILLE) — State Representative Jimmy Eldridge (R-Jackson) and State Senator Ed Jackson (R-Jackson) joined with area leaders today to honor local Vietnam veterans with a bridge naming ceremony in Madison County. A portion of State Route 5/ U.S. Highway 45(S. Highland Ave.) spanning the south fork of the Forked Deer River in the county will now be known as Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge in honor of the selfless sacrifices made by the local men and women who proudly served their state and country during the Vietnam War. More than 14,000 Vietnam veterans reside in Madison County. Representative Eldridge and Senator Jackson believe this ceremony is a small way they can thank these brave patriots for their service to Tennessee and to our nation. “We must never forget the sacrifices made by our brave veterans and all of our active duty service members and their families in the name of freedom,” said Representative Eldridge. “Today provides an opportunity to recognize and honor some of these important groups. I know this bridge will remind all of us of the remarkable sacrifices they have made and also inspire all who travel on this stretch of road to support our active duty service men, women, and their families.” “I believe that renaming this bridge is an outstanding way for us to honor our local Vietnam heroes,” said Senator Jackson. “This memorial will serve as a consistent reminder of the sacrifices they have made defending our flag and our prosperity.” Jimmy Eldridge is a member of the House Local Government and House Calendar & Rules Committee. He is also the Chairman of the House Consumer & Human Resources Committee and a member of the House Consumer & Human Resources Subcommittee. Eldridge lives in Jackson and represents House District 73, which is part of Madison County. He can be reached by email at: Rep.Jimmy.Eldridge@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615) 741-7475. Ed Jackson serves as 1st Vice-Chair of the Senate Government Operations Committee and is 2nd Vice-Chair of the Senate State & Local Government Committee. He is also a member of the Senate Health & Welfare Committee, as well as the Joint Government Operations Commerce, Labor, Transportation, & Agriculture, and the Joint Government Operations Education, Health & General Welfare Subcommittees. Jackson resides in Jackson and represents Senate District 27 which includes Madison, Crockett, Dyer, Lake, and Lauderdale Counties. He can be reached by email at: Sen.Ed.Jackson@capitol.tn.gov or by calling (615) 741-1810. IN

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Donna was presented the award by Darrell King, a vice president with West Tennessee Healthcare and David Alred, director of primary care/outpatient/ West Tennessee Neurosciences, during the West Tennessee Healthcare’s Board of Trustees monthly meeting at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, Tuesday. According to a press release, Donna exemplifies a caring and compassionate attitude in the most strenuous circumstances, going above and beyond to help those in need. She is viewed as being level-headed and continuously maintains her composure. Continuing, the press release stated, “Donna always makes sure the clinic is compliant in all aspects and strives to teach the staff to be the very best. She is a happy, warm, caring, compassionate, patient friend to everyone at the clinic and to the patients.” Her co-workers believe she should be honored as the employee of the month for her dedication to this organization and the patients. “We believe she excels in every category listed on the nomination form. There are so many instances where she has risen above her set expectations.” Her co-workers also bragged on how much she encourages them and helps make their stressful day easier to endure.

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2018 Collins-Cartwright Family Reunion The Collins-Cartwright Family held their 2018 Family Reunion in Secaucus, NJ this past July at the Embassy Suites Secaucus-Meadowland. If you missed out on the fun this year get ready for the next reunion. The next Collins-Cartwright Family Reunion will be held in Jackson, TN in the year 2020. Follow the Collins-Cartwright Family Reunion 2018 on Facebook to see more photos from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reunion.

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Commissioner McQueen Names TNReady Ambassadors to Improve Assessment in Tennessee Educators to Partner with Department to Evaluate and Enhance Testing Experience for Students NASHVILLE— Tennessee Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today the 31 teachers and six testing coordinators who will serve as the inaugural group of TNReady Ambassadors. This group of educators and testing coordinators will serve as thought partners and advisers for the department and its assessment vendors, providing on-the-ground perspective and feedback on the state assessment program for the 2018-19 school year. The TNReady Ambassadors program was established in an effort to continuously improve the state’s assessment program and tap into the expertise of those in the field. As TNReady Ambassadors, this group will assist with planning and presenting professional development across the state; evaluate test day materials for usability and clarity; and review test questions, content, and forms, among other duties to improve the assessment program. “We must ensure that our state assessments are delivered seamlessly and that we are providing meaningful and actionable information to teachers, parents, and students to help improve student achievement,” Commissioner McQueen said. “The TNReady Ambassadors will play a critical role in our work to improve the testing experience for students and teachers, and they will help us ensure that the time and resources we invest in state assessments ultimately provide information that can help all of us better support students.” Applications were accepted over the summer, and more than 900 educators across the state applied for one of the 37 available spots. Below is the list of testing coordinators and classroom teachers chosen as TNReady Ambassadors (asterisk denotes testing coordinator): •Donny Anderson, Blount County Schools* -John Luke Bell, Knox County Schools - Aaron Bible, Greeneville City Schools - Brandi Blackley, Clarksville-Montgomery County School System - Terri Bradshaw, Blount County Schools - Jessica Brown, Williamson County Schools - Tina Childers, Hamilton County Department of Education - Lisa Choate, Cannon County Schools - Laura Davis, Knox County Schools - Brian Davis, Shelby County Schools - Kevin Deck, Williamson County Schools* - Kristi Dragan, Wilson County Schools - Laurie Driver, Knox County Schools* - Melinda Fleischer, Rutherford County Schools - Rashaunda Foster, Shelby County Schools - Erin Glenn, Hamilton County Department of Education - Mario Grant, Shelby County Schools - Tiffani Harris, Jackson-Madison County School System - Sarah Haynes, Bradley County Schools - Curtis Herring, Arlington Community Schools Adrema Higgins, Lebanon Special Schools - Eric Hoffman, Rutherford County Schools - Tiffany Hogan, Johnson City Schools - Michael Hubbard, Kingsport City Schools* - Traci Jones, Achievement School District - Joseph Jones, Cheatham County Schools - Carol Keasley, Rutherford County Schools - Jennifer Maag, Clarksville-Montgomery County School System - Tracy McAbee, Polk County Schools - Adam Moss, Cleveland City Schools - Jamie Opperman, Rhea County Schools - Stephanie Page, Maury County Schools - Brant Riedel, Shelby County Schools* - Marion Samuel, Tipton County Schools* - James Sullivan, Rutherford County Schools - Liza Vaughn, Williamson County Schools - Sarah White, Williamson County Schools All ambassadors will receive training on the tasks they will be undertaking, and the group will meet in person and on virtual platforms throughout the 2018-19 school year. Educators will be compensated for the work to offset the additional effort and time commitment they are making to improve the state assessment program. In addition to establishing the TNReady Ambassador program, several other adjustments have been made to better ensure that students can take TNReady seamlessly and without disruption. The department recently hired a new executive director of assessment logistics, Denette Kolbe, who will oversee the administration of TNReady at the department. Kolbe comes to the department from Putnam County Schools, where during the past 24 years she has served in a variety of roles, including teacher, principal, assistant director of schools, and strategic decisions support supervisor. Kolbe has been the district testing coordinator since 2011, and she has also been a member of the state’s Assessment Logistics Advisory Committee. The state is in the process of hiring for another role that will solely focus on providing customer service for the state’s assessment program. The TNReady customer service specialist will develop and implement an ambitious customer service program, including proactive outreach to stakeholders such as testing coordinators, parents, and teachers to learn how the state can continue to improve and respond to feedback. These steps complement additional actions already in the works, including eliminating two TNReady endof-course exams, eliminating the March stand-alone field test for the next two years, simplifying and streamlining test administration, bringing in a third party to perform an independent review of Questar’s technological capabilities, adjusting the pace of the transition to online testing, and improving customer service. In addition, the state will be releasing a new Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify the assessment vendor or vendors that can successfully administer the state test in 2019-20 and beyond. For more information about the TNReady Ambassador Program, please contact Heather Peltier, the department’s chief assessment officer, at Heather.Peltier@tn.gov. For media inquiries, contact Sara Gast, director of communications, at (615) 532-6260 or Sara.Gast@tn.gov.

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LOVINPOLITICALNEWS Sen. Alexander’s Statement on President Trump signing the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act into law, which will provide nearly $1.2 billion of grants to states to train students and workers to compete for high-skilled, indemand jobs. BY SENATOR LAMAR ALEXANDER

This week, I was with President Trump at the White House as he signed into law legislation that will help Tennesseans learn the skills they need to find a good job. The Perkins Career and Technical Education Act funds programs that help train the skilled workers we need—for example, a high school student looking to become a computer coder, or an adult going back to school to learn about commercial construction. With President Trump’s signature, the more than 200,000 Tennesseans who participate in career and technical education programs will get a boost in learning the skills they need to be on the right path towards the middle class. The United States is in the middle of the best economy in 18 years – with the unemployment rate in May falling as low as it has been since 1969, nearly half a century ago. In recent months, we have seen the lowest rate of African American unemployment since the federal government started keeping track of African American unemployment in 1972. As a result of our booming economy, there are currently 6.6 million job openings nationwide and companies everywhere are in the market for skilled workers. In fact, the need for skilled workers is the single issue I hear about most from employers in Tennessee. This new law, which was approved unanimously by the Senate committee I chair in June, and by the full Senate last week, will help solve this problem by sending over $20 million to Tennessee for high school students and college students to learn more skilled trades so they can fill these in-demand jobs. In addition, this new law will limit the role of the U.S. Department of Education so states don’t have to ask, “Mother May I,” when they want to make changes to do what is best for their students, and increases the expectation that states will hold themselves accountable for improving student achievement. I have been working closely with Senator Mike Enzi of Wyoming, Ivanka Trump and the Trump Administration throughout the process of passing this bill through Congress, and I have valued their strong support and leadership. Career and technical education programs are a smart choice for millions of Americans who are looking for ways to improve their skills, get a good paying job, and live the American Dream, and I was happy to see President Trump sign this bill into law this week.

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GOODWILL’S FIRST SATURDAY SALE RIGHT ON TIME FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL Parents, Students, Teachers Can Take Advantage of Tax-Free Clothing, Other Discounts (West Tenn.) — Goodwill’s 50 Percent Off First Saturday Sale will give parents and students a perfect opportunity to save big on back-to-school apparel. On Saturday, Aug. 4, everything in Goodwill’s 32 retail stores will be half off the regular price, just in time for the start of school in many middle and west Tennessee school districts. Goodwill’s everyday low prices mean parents can purchase three or more outfits for what they might spend on one elsewhere. Morevoer, clothing and shoes are tax-free every day at Goodwill. The nonprofit organization’s stores are stocked with many of the items students need to meet standard attire requirements, such as collared or Polo-style shirts in many shades like navy and white, and skirts and slacks in khaki, black and other colors. There is also a wide variety of children’s clothing from kindergarten to high school in all sizes, colors and brands. Teachers and students get 10 percent off regularly priced items every day. And Goodwill’s other daily and weekly sales can multiply customers’ savings: • Every day: 50 percent off the Color of the Week. • Every day: 99 cent bargains. • Every Monday: $5 off every $25 shoppers spend. • Shoppers can save even more by signing up for a Goodwill Rewards card and by following Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee on Facebook or Instagram for notification of other special offers. College students also can find clothing, furniture and electronics at Goodwill to suit their needs. All purchases benefit Goodwill’s mission of changing lives through education, training and employment. Goodwill stores are open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday. About Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. For 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee has provided job training and job placement free of charge to people with disabilities or other barriers to employment through the sale of donated items. Goodwill’s vision is that all people will have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential through the power of work. More information about Goodwill’s Career Solutions, retail stores and donation centers can be obtained online at www.giveit2goodwill.org or by calling 1800-545-9231.

UT Plateau AgResearch and Education Center Celebrates 75 Years August 7th Celebration Planned at Steak and Potatoes Field Day KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – While the country was in the throes of World War II, Tennessee legislators along with Cumberland County officials were paving the way for research and discovery on the Cumberland Plateau. The University of Tennessee Plateau AgResearch and Education Center, then known as the Agricultural Experiment Station, was established in 1943 by an act of the Tennessee state legislature. Over the past 75 years, the center has conducted trials and demonstrations to improve the productivity and profitability of farms and gardens. The forethought and cooperation of the state, county, and the University has proven successful as the center continues to be make discoveries and progress in the study of plant growth at higher altitudes. The Plateau AgResearch and Education Center will host the annual Steak and Potatoes Field Day on Tuesday, August 7, and are extending an invitation to attend and celebrate all the center has accomplished. The event is free and open to the public. Programs will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., followed by a sponsored lunch. The luncheon will also include comments from invited guests, and cake and ice cream as part of the celebration of the past 75 years. Walt Hitch, center director, says, “It is our desire to continue to research relevant and useful topics for the next 75 years, and we are incredibly proud of the legacy of our center. It is a wonderful example of the progress that can be made when you combine government cooperation with scientific trial-and-error.” More information about the Steak and Potatoes Field Day can be found at ag.tennessee.edu/news. The Plateau AgResearch and Education Center is located off of Highway 70N at 320 Experiment Station Road in Crossville. A map to the facility and complete directions are available online at plateau.tennessee.edu. The center is one of 10 outdoor laboratories located throughout the state as part of the UT AgResearch system. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture celebrates 50 years of excellence in providing Real. Life. Solutions. through teaching, discovery and service. ag.tennessee.edu. partner is not necessary to participate. The Ned Season Tickets - 314 E Main St. Jackson, TN 38301, Season Tickets for the Ned are now available for purchase! Call 731-425Arts Exhibit at the NED - 314 E Main St., 8397. Jackson, TN - 7/5 - 8/30/18 from 9:00am–4:30pm Megan Paige Ward - 5/16 - 9/20/18 - “I Love to - This season of Art Exhibits at the NED features Tell the Story” at Union University 1050 Union “Grand Simplicities” by Lendon Noe in the Main University Drive Gallery, and “Creative Life – A Journey”, Ken Follet’s “Leading Ladies” - 8/4/2018 - 8/5/ collaborative work by Shelia Treece and Deborah 2018 - “Leading Ladies” produced with special Brasfield in the Upstairs Gallery. The reception for arrangement through Samuel French. Saturday/ these artists will be 7/24/18 from 5–7pm. Sunday, August 4th and 5th Time: 2 PM Where: Intermediate Dance Classes - 7/31/18, 7:30– Upstairs Rehearsal Room at 314 E. Main Street 8:30pm, Jackson Sport & Fitness, 1068 Vann Dr., theLocal Craft Mini Market - 8/4/2018 at 10 -2 Jackson, TN. The Jackson Ballroom Dance Club p.m., 202 West Lafayette Street in Downtown offers intermediate dance classes for $5 every Jackson Tuesday. Couples and singles are welcome; a

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LOVINBUSINESS Environmental group: Levi’s sets apparel industry standard with new climate commitments Denim giant’s pledge to reduce 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain by 2025 will help shift entire industry toward renewable energy SAN FRANCISCO, /PRNewswire/ — Environmental group Stand.earth celebrates today’s announcement by Levi, Strauss & Co to reduce 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in its supply chain by 2025, and applauds the denim giant for setting a new standard on climate commitments in the apparel industry. Stand.earth launched its “Too Dirty to Wear” campaign against Levi’s in December 2017, calling on the company to clean up the climate pollution throughout its supply chain. In April 2018, the group released its “Too Deadly to Wear” report, detailing the fashion industry’s and Levi’s outsized role in the deadly impacts of climate change and air pollution across the globe. “This is the kind of climate leadership the world needs to see. Denim giant Levi’s just set the apparel industry standard for reducing climate pollution in the entire supply chain. Now the rest of the fashion industry — including companies like Calvin Klein, American Eagle Outfitters, and VF Corporation (which owns Lee and Wrangler) — must follow suit.” -Todd Paglia, Executive Director, Stand.earth “For decades, fashion companies have greenwashed their climate commitments by pledging to reduce pollution at their stores or headquarters only — ignoring the vast amounts of pollution hiding in their overseas factories. Levi’s deserves serious recognition for being an apparel industry leader and bucking the industry trend of weak climate commitments.” —Kristina Flores, Climate Campaigner, Stand.earth The announcement will allow Levi’s to quickly reduce its carbon footprint in its entire supply chain, including its overseas factories, with adequate commitments that will help the company meet or beat the reduction standards laid out in the UN Paris Agreement on climate change. By reducing air pollution around its factories and helping slow climate change, this move from Levi’s will also literally save lives. Levi’s had previously pledged to reduce its emissions by 25% and use 20% renewable energy by 2020 — but those goals were for its direct operations only. Levi’s direct operations account for a mere 1% of its total climate pollution, with the remaining 99% of its climate pollution in its supply chain. “Levi’s commitment to reduce 40% of greenhouse

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Gary A. Taylor Investment Company is pleased to announce the New Luxury Empire Movie Theatre in Jackson, TN Jackson, Tennessee, — Developer, Gary A. Taylor Investment Company has executed an agreement with Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, LLC to operate a luxury, eight-screen movie theatre in Columns II, located on Vann Drive in Jackson, TN. The newly constructed, upscale theatre will show first-run movies in eight exquisitely designed auditoriums. The Empire Theatre will offer freshly cooked small plate food items such as chicken wings, pizzas, mozzarella sticks, and much more. Of course, the standard concession items featuring Orville Redenbacher popcorn and Coca-Cola products will also be available. The Empire Theatre will be a 35,000-square foot facility and will open during the fourth quarter of 2018. “We are excited about bringing a high-quality theatre experience back to West Tennessee. The Empire Theatre will provide top-of-the-line seating and projection, while focusing on providing customers the kind of movie going experience that West Tennesseans have been asking for,” says Paul Taylor, Project Manager/Designer at Gary A. Taylor Investment Company. The eight newly designed auditoriums will be furnished with custom made electric reclining VIP seats, with extra padding for comfort and style. The attached trays will be for eating snacks, appetizers, or the beverage of your choice. The new electric reclining seats are the latest trend in movie theatres around the country. They are the most comfortable seats among any area theatre and are assured to make the movie going experience a pleasurable one. The screens will be wall to wall and the digital sound system will be of the highest quality. The digital projection system will present movies in both 2D and 3D. The comfortable reclining chairs and expanded row spacing will allow for you to relax, stretch out and enjoy the movie. With online reservations, individuals, couples, families or groups will be able to assure great pre-assigned, reserved seating for any movie, at any time. The customer service will offer individual attention to you from the moment you enter the auditorium throughout the movie going experience. The Empire Theatre will offer a loyalty program to reward regular customers with free movies and food items based on their purchases. Free membership will be available at the box office. The Empire Theatre will be completely handicap accessible with special equipment to assist moviegoers who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or with low vision. The luxury theatre will include a feature called the “ETX” auditorium. The “Empire Theatre X-perience” is the only auditorium in the Jackson area to offer several exclusive features. These recliners feature armrests that will raise between two recliners to allow more space between the customers. The “ETX” auditorium features the only NEC laser projection system in the state of Tennessee. The 11.1 premium digital sound system features immersive surround sound, including ceiling speakers. The “ETX” auditorium will offer both 2D and 3D films. “The City of Jackson and the surrounding area will finally have a luxury theatre unlike any other currently available. A full bar in the lobby will feature a wide array of domestic and local craft beers, wines, and specialty cocktails,” says Phil Zacheretti, President & CEO of Phoenix Theatres Entertainment. ABOUT PHOENIX THEATRES ENTERTAINMENT Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Phoenix Theatres Entertainment is the world’s largest movie theatre management company. They focus on great customer service and the highest quality film presentation. They currently manage or own 111 screens at 12 locations in eight states. They are privately owned and were founded in 2001. gas emissions in its supply chain by 2025 is a fantastic first step in addressing the company’s outsized climate pollution. We are hopeful the denim giant will also make a long-term commitment to further reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 60-70% by 2050, which is in line with climate pledges by leading companies like Mars and Apple.” -Todd Paglia, Executive Director, Stand.earth SOURCE Stand.earth

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