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Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton attends Whisper Aero ribbon cutting
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster, Crossville Mayor RJ Crawford and House Speaker Cameron Sexton joined Whisper Aero Co-founders, Mark Moore and Ian Villa, for the official ribbon cutting of Whisper Aero’s Flight Test Center. Construction on the 8,000 square foot hangar at the Crossville Memorial Airport began last July. The new facility was made possible through a $1.2 million appropriation from the State of Tennessee and features a high bay area for testing and office space for onsite engineering.
The TDH is emphasizing the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases as Tennesseans embrace the great outdoors this summer
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, for most individuals, a tick or mosquito bite may only cause local skin irritation or mild, flu-like symptoms. However, some bites can lead to serious illnesses with severe consequences, such as long-term or permanent nerve or brain damage, or even death. Many tick and mosquito-borne diseases lack vaccines or specific treatments, making prevention crucial.
Jackson-Madison County Library presents ‘Books and Brews’
JACKSON, Tenn. — ‘Books and Brews’ was held Friday night at Hub City Brewing. Books and Brews is a summer reading program hosted by the Jackson-Madison County Library. The theme this year is adventure. Library staff made a pairings menu of some of the drinks at Hub...
‘Friends of Heart’ to host annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. — The annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans event is returning for a great night of dinner, dancing and supporting heart health. The event is set for August 3 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and starts at 6 p.m. There will be a silent auction, cocktails,...
Freeman Named Jackson State Foundation Executive Director
JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College has appointed Cecily Freeman as the new Executive Director of the JSCC Foundation following the restructuring of the college’s Institutional Advancement, Marketing, and Campus Engagement Office. Freeman brings nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to the role with...
Strictly Business – BUCHANAN REALTY GROUP highlights this week’s activity
Buchanan Realty Group CLICK HERE located in Hamilton Hills Shopping Center, 621 Old Hickory Blvd., sponsors Strictly Business, a weekly column that takes a look at a few of this week’s business highlights. The Buchanan Realty Group – (731) 300-3071 – provides commercial real estate services throughout Tennessee. The...
New mural at JACOA celebrates East Jackson history
Jackson Area Council on Alcohol (JACOA) enjoys being a member of the East Jackson community, and director Barry Cooper and his staff wanted to somehow celebrate that community with their building. They were able to do that by being awarded a Love Your Block grant from the City of Jackson...
‘Jamz on Jefferson’ brings live music to Haywood County
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — One local county takes on day 2 of their weekend long celebration. Leaders in Brownsville-Haywood County held their ‘Jamz on Jefferson’ event Friday evening. This is a collaboration across the entire community. “Every year we a do a series of events starting on Thursday,...
Tennessee’s Small presents Jesus to local athletes
Jabari Small didn’t know it, but he had a tie to Jackson he didn’t know about while he was speaking at Englewood Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 17. The Tennessee football alum who played high school ball at Briarcrest Christian in Shelby County found out his high school coach, Brian Stewart, once coached at Jackson Christian.
The Icehouse of Jackson celebrates its grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new business opens in the Hub City bringing in Louisiana, Texas and Michigan influences for the community to enjoy. The Icehouse of Jackson held their grand opening on Monday, July 15. This is the Cothren’s second business, with the first located in Oakland. The...
Nothing Bundt Cakes to open in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Sweet news: a new business is planned to open in north Jackson. According to 2K LLC, a commercial real estate agency, construction will soon begin on Nothing Bundt Cakes in Thomsen Farms. Nothing Bundt Cakes is a bakery chain that offers modern takes on classic bundt...
Shiloh National Military Park hosts free ranger-led programs
Hikers, bikers, and junior rangers are invited to come to Shiloh National Military Park. This Saturday, July 20, the park will be offering three different ranger-led programs: Crittenden Pushes the Center, Monuments with Meaning, and Junior Ranger Nature Camp. These three programs are free and open to the public.
Collinwood Commission Discusses Paving & Historical Grants
The Collinwood City Commission met in regular session on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference/courtroom of Collinwood City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Glenn Brown. All commissioners were in attendance, including Mayor Brown, Vice Mayor Jeremiah Stults, Commissioner Debie Pigg, Commissioner Shaundale Hanback, and Commissioner Kim McFall. City Manager Gary Victory and City Recorder Dana Simmons were in attendance as well.
City approves budget with 6-3 vote, may enter further debt for road repair
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson City Council made their final vote Friday morning to pass the largest budget in history for the City in a 6 to 3 vote. There was very minimal discussion regarding the budget before a motion was passed to end the discussion, while some questions were still being asked.
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