The City of Jackson, TN and Mayor Scott Conger welcome Trey Smith back home on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m., following his Super Bowl LVII Championship win with the Kansas City Chiefs. “Words can’t express how excited I am to come home and celebrate the Super Bowl LVII win with my Jackson, Tennessee Family! I would like to thank Mayor Conger, the University School of Jackson, and the City of Jackson for always supporting me as both a person and a National Football League Player,” said Smith. “It’s always an honor and a privilege to represent the city I call home and love. May this Super Bowl LVII win be yet another of many for us to celebrate! I look forward to speaking during the celebration at City Hall.” “We are excited to welcome Trey back home to Jackson, TN as our city’s newest Super Bowl Champion. He continues to have an amazing career in football,” said Mayor Scott Conger. “He is an inspiration to many in our city including students in our local public and private schools. We look forward to honoring and hearing from him this Friday at City Hall.” Smith, a 2017 graduate of University School of Jackson, was a 5-star recruit, ranked #1 by ESPN. During his football career at USJ, Trey received the Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Lineman of the Year in 2015 and 2016 for Division II-A.1 “USJ is so proud of Trey, and we are honored to be included in celebrating his successes,” said Don Roe, Headmaster of University School of Jackson. “He is not only a lifelong member of our Bruin family but embodies the principles of excellence and integrity for which our mission stands. Congratulations!” Smith is also a former University of Tennessee at Knoxville football player where he played all four years. Smith received numerous awards from the University of Tennessee including 2017 Freshman All-American, 2018 Community Service Team, 2019 All-SEC First Team, 2020 Pat Summitt Ignite Greatness Award, 2021 Tennessee Torchbearer Award and many others. Smith joins Ed “Too Tall” Jones (SB-XII, Cowboys), Trey Teague (SB-XXXIII, Broncos), and Jabari Greer (SB-XLIV, Saints) as NFL players from Jackson to have won Super Bowl Championships. As the first fine jewelry piercing establishment in West Tennessee, Sacred Adornments is a very non-traditional studio. It is closer to a spa experience, where clients feel accepted, safe, and welcome in a non-intimidating environment. (more…) Park Maintenance Services Leather Gear for Jackson Police Department Disaster Debris Removal Disaster Addendum I Jackson Fire Department Recliners Recliners Addendum I       Tacos 4 Life arrived in North Jackson in 2018 as a franchise location of the company founded on making “craft tacos for a cause.” Within its five years of business here, the location has raised 750,000 meals to be donated to starving children around the world. (more…) Job Description Position: Manager of Accounting (Exempt) Effective Date: Reports To: President/CEO Summary: Performs professional accounting work involving the accurate compilation, preparation, and maintenance of financial data and records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Responsibilities:

• Oversees the administration of accounts payable, payroll, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, and other accounting functions.
• Manages organizations budget process.
• Coordinates processes with other workgroups throughout the company, external auditors, financial institutions, vendors, customers, etc.
• Processes information on journal entries, daily cash, routine journals, and periodic reports related to earnings, taxes, benefits, etc.
• Analyzes and reconciles various sub-ledger accounts with the general ledger.
• Ensures timely maintenance of the chart of accounts system.
• Reviews and verifies periodic reports associated with organization.
• Compiles and reviews various reports for management and outside sources. (i.e. – monthly financial reports, annual reports, etc.)
• Maintains proper records and documentation for applicable areas within the organization.
• Ensures compliance with company control policies and procedures.
• Serves as point of contact for outsourced IT.
• Maintains employee files.

Job Specifications:

• B. S. degree in accounting preferred or at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
• CPA not required but preferred. For CPA candidates, study materials and exam fees will be paid for by the Chamber.
• Must have strong microcomputer skills, and demonstrate a high level of competence in spreadsheet and accounting software applications.
• Quickbooks experience is a plus.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to work well with others.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and organizational/analytical ability also required.

Email your resume to Russell Cook. The Greater Jackson Chamber is excited to announce the addition of Kyle Barron, Ed.D., as chief community development officer. Barron most recently served as vice president of student services at Jackson State Community College. As chief community development officer, Barron will oversee public affairs, community development and internal strategy. “I’m thrilled to be joining a great team at an amazing time in our city's history,” said Barron. “How we respond and grow over the next five years will set the direction for Jackson for generations to come. I am excited to play a role in making Jackson a place that others look to as a role model for city development and a city that all Jacksonians are proud to call home." A transplant to West TN, Barron is proud to call Jackson home. Currently, he serves on the Jackson Empowerment Taskforce for the City of Jackson, as a Site-Based Committee member for Alexander Elementary School, and as a previous member of the Tennessee Board of Regents Equity Design Team. He has served on the board for Stuff the Bus of Southcentral KY and developed Bridge2College in Rockwall, TX. “Adding Kyle to our team further strengthens our organization in Jackson, Madison County and the entire region,” said Kyle Spurgeon, Greater Jackson Chamber president/CEO. “His understanding of public affairs, leadership and the value of personal relationships make him a perfect fit during this time of unparalleled growth opportunities.” Barron is a current member of the Class of 2023 WestStar allowing him to gain greater knowledge and understanding of all West TN has to offer. He has an Associate of Arts from Richland College, a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from the University of North Texas, a Master of Education: Higher Education, also from the University of North Texas and an Doctorate in Education from the University of Kentucky. He brings with him workforce development, public affairs, and project management expertise from 17 years in higher education. Barron is married to Kristine Barron, and they have two daughters. The month-long celebration opened with a proclamation from Mayor Scott Conger, and included the opening of visual art exhibits featuring children’s art from the Keep My Hood Good Community Campaign located in the Mayor’s Collection of Masterpieces Art Gallery; paintings by Rose Newhouse (Gil Scott-Heron mural artist); photography exhibits from local photographer Dan Battle. In addition to the visual art exhibits, which will be on display every day in February at city hall, Black culture will be celebrated in the performing arts as well featuring music, theatre, and dance. Black History Month Live Performance Schedule (all performances will begin at 3:30 p.m.): • Friday, February 3: Wendy Trice Martin / Music from the Lane College Choir • Friday, February 10: Poetry Readings from James Cherry / Music from E.J. Shelton • Friday, February 17: Nadia Beard & the Children’s Theatre Company of Jackson “Kids with Cause” • Friday, February 24: Mona Lisa Lanier Dance Studio / Music from Hub City Choir Downtown Landscaping Bid Packet