Jackson County Chamber Starts Youth Employment Program
Jackson County is launching a new youth employment initiative to fund the salaries of workers aged 14 to 24 beginning this summer. Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Olivia Johnson said the program aims to instill responsibility and determination in students. It will also provide much-needed labor for businesses with limited budgets. “I think […]
Chamber Searching For New Director, Vargas To State
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is searching for a new director after current director, Hope Vargas, accepted a position with the Tennessee Department of Tourism. Vargas served as the chamber director for five years. Chamber President Ryan Hopkins said Vargas has made a huge impact on the county during her time with the chamber. […]
JCHS Students Create Community Improvement Plan
Jackson County High School STEM Students put together and presented a community improvement plan to the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. The consists of a community swimming pool and a community garden. Student Emmanuel Stewart said students developed the plan after surveying fellow students, conducting research, and communicating with property owners. Stewart said he and […]
Jackson Gets Three Star Grant, Center Feasibility Study
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will conduct a feasibility study on a new community center, through a new Three Star Grant. Jackson County Chamber President John Deane said the $157,000 grant will help explore the parameters on the historic Fox Middle School Building. Deane said the study will determine what activities could work inside […]
Jackson Chamber Conducting Survey On Fox Middle Idea
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce conducting a public survey on the proposed community center at the old Fox Middle School. The Chamber’s President John Deane said posters with QR codes and survey boxes have been placed all over the county for people to fill out. Deane said receiving community feedback is important as the […]
Deane Said Tourism Continues To Build Jackson Economy
New Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President John Deane said he wants to see more growth in the Chamber’s work. Deane named president after the former Chamber President Darren Meyer resigned. Deane is the founder of Wildwood Resort and Marina and has served on the chamber board “Considering we have one FTE (Full-Time Employee) chamber […]
Jackson Chamber Exploring Gainesboro Community Center Idea
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce exploring the idea of turning the old Fox Middle School building into a community center. Chamber President John Deane said the building has been sitting vacant since 2000. Deane said a community center could provide a gathering space for youth. “If we can provide constructive activities for our young […]
Vargas: Amazing To See Gainesboro Square Busy & Full
The rebirth of Gainesboro’s downtown a result, in part, in the change of mindset that followed the COVID shutdown. That according to Jackson County Chamber Of Commerce Director Hope Vargas. The news of a possible boutique hotel last month follows the opening of new restaurants and shops on the once vacant square. “I think people […]
Jackson County Chamber Brings Residents, Business And Officials Together
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will provide information on community resources and an opportunity to meet local officials at a new event called Community Coffee. Chamber Executive Hope Vargas said she had received feedback that gaining information and meeting other residents was sometimes difficult for people. Vargas said the Chamber members felt they could […]
Jackson County Chamber Awarded Tourism And Hospitality Recovery Funds
The Jackson County Chamber announced as a recipient of Tennessee Tourism Recovery Funds. The state started the Tennessee Tourism CARES program to help the tourism and hospitality industries impacted by COVID-19. Chamber Director Hope Vargas said they were awarded some $47,500 to use over the next three years. “And I’m not entirely sure of the […]
