2019 Golden Apple Award Winners.

The Jackson Chamber honored educators and PIE Partners with its annual Education Recognition program during the Quarterly Membership Breakfast on May 23 at the Jackson Country Club. Golden Apple Awards were presented to schools and business Partners in Education (PIE) to show appreciation. The chamber’s Partners in Education sponsor is the Bank of Jackson. The Bank of Jackson’s Chairman and CEO, Gary Grisham, addressed the crowd and University of Tennessee Interim President, Randy Boyd was the speaker.

Golden Apple Awards are given to a business or education partner that has performed at least 10 activities for their partner or partners. Information must be reported in writing to Vicki Bunch prior to the deadline in order for a Golden Apple Award to be given.

This event was sponsored by the Bank of Jackson, which also handed out a $500 award by random drawing from Golden Apple school award recipients to Denmark Elementary. In two other random drawings from the Golden Apple Award winners, Delta Faucet Company and Ararat Baptist Church were winners. Delta Faucet Company won a promotional package from the Jackson Chamber that consisted of advertisements on Thomas Media - WWYN/WFKX/WHHM/WZDQ/WJAK, a member connection in the chamber’s video newsletter and one week advertisement in the Jackson Chamber’s Highlights email. Ararat Baptist Church won a “Ticket Package” consisting of four tickets to three Generals games for the 2019 season, plus two tickets to the next Quarterly Membership Breakfast.

If you would like a great way to volunteer time and resources for the betterment of public education and be community involved, become a PIE Partner. Contact Vicki Bunch at vbunch@jacksontn.com or call 731-423-2200.

Congratulations to all of our Golden Apple Award winners!

Schools that are winners include:

Alexander Elementary

Andrew Jackson Elementary

Arlington Elementary

BEST Academy

Community Montessori School

Denmark Elementary

East Elementary

Isaac Lane

Jackson Career and Technology

JCM Early College High

Liberty Technology

Lincoln Elementary

Madison Academic

North Parkway Middle School

North Side High School

Northeast Middle School

Nova Early Learning Center

Parkview Learning Center

Pope School

Rose Hill School

South Elementary

South Side High School

Thelma Barker Elementary

Transition Academy

West Bemis Middle School

Business winners include:

100 Black Men

4-H

Allegra Print & Imaging

Ararat Baptist Church

BancorpSouth

Bank of Jackson

Bargain Barn

Calvary Baptist Church

Campbell Street Church for Christ

CHANT- Community Health Access Navigation in Tennessee

Clayton Little Attorneys

Coca Cola / Dr.Pepper

Delta Faucet

DoubleTree Hotel

Englewood

Express Employment

Farm Bureau Insurance

Fellowship Church

First United Methodist

Flower Box-Nell Huntspon

FTB Advisors

Gerdau

Hub City Blueprint

IAMJCM

Jackson Energy Authority

Jackson First Assembly

Jackson Meadow

Jackson State Community College

Jason’s Deli

Kelly Services

Lane College

Leaders Credit Union

Light of Life Ministries

Little Ceasars

McCoy’s Heating and Air

Northside United Methodist

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Owen’s Corning

Phi Delta Kappa

Physical Therapy of Jackson

Ryder

Salem CME Church

Sams Club

Simmons Bank

St.Paul Baptist Church

TBDN

Tennessee Industrial Printing

theCo

Tim Ferguson Plumbing, Air & Electric

Toyota Bodine Aluminum

TVA

Union University

U.S. Farathane

Wal-Mart Super Center North

West Tennessee Healthcare

West TN Oral & Facial Surgery

Mighty Distributing System of America, a franchisor of sales and services in aftermarket auto parts, is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. It supports 100 U.S. distributors in 44 states and five international master distributors through its strategically located distribution center – Mighty Product Center (MPC) in Jackson, Tennessee.

MPC has been part of the Jackson community since 1983. Mighty chose Jackson because of its central location between Nashville and Memphis, placing MPC within a day’s drive to over 76% of the major markets in the United States. In 1987 Mighty Product Center moved to a larger space and in 1992, built an entirely new facility at 2495 F.E. Wright Drive. Mighty expanded its facility in 2000 and again in 2017. Its 64 employees have an impressive average tenure of over 12 years.

Keith Wilson, director of operations at MPC said, “Mighty continues to invest in MPC through facility expansion and technology enhancements. Order turn-around is complete in one to two days with an average fill rate of over 97 percent.”

The Mighty System features attentive local service, inventory management expertise, classroom and on-site training in conjunction with extensive offerings of original equipment quality automotive parts. The Mighty business model attracts independent repair shops, quick lubes, tire centers and new car dealerships across the nation and abroad. Recognized as a “top 25 franchise brand” by The Wall Street Journal, Mighty’s unique approach of dealing directly and exclusively with automotive professionals began in 1963.

Freed-Hardeman will be one of nine sites hosting the opening round of the 2019 NAIA Baseball National Tournament May 13-15, the league announced Wednesday. The university joins Cumberlands (Kentucky), Faulkner (Alabama), Georgia Gwinnett, LSU Shreveport (Louisiana), Middle Georgia State, St. Thomas (Florida), Kingsport (Tennessee) and Westmont (California) as the host sites.

This marks the first time FHU has hosted the opening round. The Freed-Hardeman bracket, like the other eight brackets, will feature five teams, with the winner of each bracket advancing to the Avista-NAIA Baseball World Series in Lewiston, Idaho. Opening round qualifiers and brackets will be announced Thursday, May 9, at 4:00pm. According to the NAIA, the host site selection process considers geography, facilities, student-athlete experience and host qualification. Because Freed-Hardeman was selected to host, they receive an at-large berth for the opening round; therefore, they do not have to win the American Midwest Conference Tournament to qualify for the national tournament. “We are looking forward to hosting the opening round of this national tournament,” FHU President David Shannon said. “Landing and planning it has been a team effort involving the City of Henderson, Chester County, the Henderson/Chester County Chamber of Commerce and FHU. We are excited to welcome the teams and their fans to our community.” Last season, the Lions played their opening round in Upland, Indiana, where they won the bracket to advance to the World Series. In Idaho, the Lions advanced all the way to the World Series Final, where they fell to Southeastern (Florida).

Julie Holt joins Town & Country REALTORSⓇ.

Town & Country REALTORSⓇ has grown their team by welcoming a new real estate agent, Julie Holt. A lifetime Jackson native, Julie chose to join Town & Country to contribute to the city’s growth.

“Jackson is my family’s home,” Julie said. “I have watched it evolve from a small town to a booming and blooming city. I am personally vested in Jackson and want to see it continue to grow.”

“We are delighted to welcome Julie to the family,” Town & Country REALTORSⓇ owner Joey Hale said. “She will bring great enthusiasm and spirit to our team as she puts her previous experience to work for our community.”

Julie graduated from Bethel University in McKenzie with an accounting degree. Her passion for real estate started in childhood as she watched her mother manage investment properties. The wisdom she learned from her mother’s investments encouraged her to pursue real estate for herself in a local, Jackson-oriented company.

“I am excited to be a part of Town & Country’s long history of service in our community,” she said. “Town & Country is tried and true in Jackson, and I look forward to being a part of our next 50 years of service!”

Julie also brings with her a love of interior design, which she plans to use to help her clients stage and decorate their homes.

“I love taking the time to individualize every home,” Julie said. “It’s all about helping clients create a place they can belong.”

For over 50 years, Town & Country REALTORSⓇ has been serving the West Tennessee community with excellence and integrity. For more information about Town & Country and the services they provide, call 731-668-7000, visit their website at TownAndCountryRealtors.com, or drop by their office at 1944 Hwy 45 Bypass. To contact Julie Holt, call 731-693-1943 or email julieholt@tcrjackson.com.

• Molly Lovette & Jason Kizer, Discovery Park (Union City), 5:00pm
• Dave Thomas & Bobby Lewis, Asia Garden, 6:00pm
• Hunter Jordan, Redbones, 6:00pm
• Randy Cooper & Scott Myatt, Lexington Dairy Queen, 6:00pm
• Tyler Goodson, Downtown Tavern, 7:00pm
• Open Mic w/ The Skeleton Krew, Cody’s, 8:00pm
• Open Mic w/ Dave Thomas, The Tap, 9:00pm
• Backroad Therapy, Slide & Ride 2, 10:00pm

• Brandon Clifton, Fridays at the Fox/Fox Park, 11:30am
• Josh Smith, Baker Bros. BBQ, 11:30am
• Lady Sundown, The Blacksmith, 6:00pm
• Blue-Eyed Sun, Tulum (Union University Dr.), 6:00pm
• Bryan Moffitt, Mulligans, 7:00pm
• Jessie & The Holy Smokes, Crown Winery, 7:00pm
• Southern Fire Band, Int.l Rockabilly Hall of Fame, 7:00pm
• Carefree Highway, Flatiron Bistro, 7:30pm
• Buckshot Daisy, Redbones, 8:00pm
• StumpWater, The Naked Turtle, 8:00pm
• 10-O-C, Bolivar Music on the Square, 8:00pm
• Kelso Mojo, The City Limits (Trenton), 8:00pm
• Jeff Caughron & Brett Kelly, Downtown Tavern, 9:00pm
• Will Burton & Jason Gray, Milan VFW, 9:00pm

 

• Deer Lake, The Little Rebel, NOON
• Funky Finger, The Little Rebel, 5:00pm
• TBD, The Blacksmith, 6:00pm
• Jackson Symphony/Change of Seasons, First Baptist Church, 6:30pm
• Pure Country, Int.l Rockabilly Hall of Fame, 7:00pm
• Jacquess, Oman Arena, 7:00pm
• Double Edge, Main Street Country (Humboldt), 7:00pm
• Michael King & The Grounders, Flatiron Bistro, 7:30pm
• Bryan Moffitt, Redbones, 8:00pm
• One Nyte Stand, Milan VFW, 8:00pm
• TBD, Mulligans, 9:00pm
• Cotton Clifton & The Pickers, The Tap, 9:00pm
• Neon Casino Club, The Downtown Tavern, 9:00pm
• Herz, Pine Ridge Club (Medon), 9:00pm
• John Spears, The Deuce (Lexington), 9:00pm

Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC (ATA) has been a part of the Jackson community since 1940. “As a partner in the business community, it’s important to us that we align ourselves with the Jackson Chamber since it is dedicated to making Madison County a better place,” says Alexis Long, marketing director, ATA. “We value being community focused and do this by being physically present and emotionally invested in Jackson and West Tennessee.”

You will find the feel of a small firm at ATA with the abilities and results of a larger CPA firm. Its team is committed to continuous innovation, where they strive for ongoing search for improvement and opportunity through utilizing technology and teamwork.

ATA continues to grow and provide creative approaches in the accounting industry. Continuing its expansion into services that are not traditionally associated with accounting firms, ATA has an all-encompassing team to meet needs of customers. Such as, Revolution Partners ATA is the wealth management entity providing financial planning expertise; ATA Technologies provides trustworthy IT solutions; Sodium Halogen focuses on growth through the design and development of marketing and digital products; and lastly, Center Point Business Solutions is a complete human resource management agency.

ATA has 16 office locations in Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Mississippi. ATA is an IPA Top 200 regional accounting firm that provides a wide array of accounting, auditing, tax and consulting services for clients ranging from small family-owned businesses to publicly traded companies, and international corporations. ATA is also an alliance member of BDO USA LLP, which allows it to utilize the resources and expertise for its clients of a top five global accounting firm.

Tamy Lewis’ passion for sharing fashion began as a mobile boutique in 2018 traveling to festivals and holiday events. Tamy enjoyed planning and preparing for each event during her mobile boutique experience but in her heart she had a goal for expanding her passion into a brick and mortar boutique. With a plan for the boutique design and an eye toward style, she wanted a shop whose aesthetic paralleled her passion and personality. She is excited that Sassy Grace meets her expectations. “My desire is to make shopping a fun event," says Lewis. "I enjoy talking to people and I want them to feel welcomed and relaxed. I want ladies to enjoy being in Sassy Grace and leave with a smile on their face and happy that they chose to shop at here.”

Sassy Grace Boutique is a client focused shopping experience that appreciates all their clients and wants to serve them exceptionally well by providing attention, honesty, and customer service that exceeds expectations. Sassy Grace brings a new concept in the boutique experience by staying open later hours for working ladies and offers “shop by appointment” when necessary.

Sassy Grace Boutique is a haven of style for ladies who appreciate the latest trends while appreciating classic design and details and respecting each client’s budget. Tamy says, “Sassy Grace is sassy style without the sassy price!” She carefully selects items that mix well so your wardrobe can be expanded by changing out pieces whether you are dressing for a sports event or a business meeting. Currently Sassy Grace Boutique has styles by Kerisma Knit, JoyJoy and Jade by Melody Tam, Liverpool, Flying Monkey, Lola-jeans, Simply Noelle, Easel, and Wishlist. Sassy Grace Boutique also carries shoes by Volatile, Charleston Shoe Co., and Coconuts by Matisse and has original handmade jewelry that can add the perfect final touch to any outfit.

Gift items are also available including candles, goat milk soaps, coffee mugs, and assorted acrylic cups perfect for sunny afternoons around the pool. And Sassy Grace has a men’s collection by Burlebo that includes shorts, t-shirts, and swimming trunks. Tamy has a personal love of leather items from growing up in her Daddy’s saddle shop so she carries Kiko Leather purses and accessories for ladies and men.

Tamy Lewis also has a passion for giving back to the community. She consistently financially supports Food For the Hungry, Love a Child and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and also offers “Book the Boutique” parties for private groups or as a FUNdraiser for area organizations.

Sassy Grace Boutique is conveniently located at 32-D Bowling Drive, Jackson, TN.  You can also shop online at www.sassygraceboutique.com, Facebook and Instagram – Sassy Grace – a unique boutique

Business hours are:

Monday -Thursday 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Friday: 11:30am – 6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Fashion Emergency? Call and they will try to meet your needs! Phone: 731-747-5819