Jackson Chamber Forming Beautification Committee
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is trying to create a beautification committee. Chamber Director Hope Vargas said that they want to have a group to help enrich downtown Gainesboro. “As we move forward our efforts need a home, just like anything does,” Vargas said. “And as well as a group of people who are passionate […]
Jackson County Chamber’s New Executive Director Targeting Tourism
The Jackson County Chamber’s new Executive Director said her work has already started. Hope Vargas said she’s meeting with other Tennessee counties to see what can be replicated to boost tourism. Vargas said she is talking with a kayak group in Rhea County to see what can be done to improve outdoor recreation. “Hopefully see […]
Jackson County Chamber Voting To Add First Paid Position
A candidate has been selected and awaits approval as the first Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director. President Jordan Hunter said this will be the first paid position at the chamber. Hunter said the candidate needed to have as much versatility, as the county wants to see in its economic development. “Trying to bring […]
Jackson Chamber Seeking Funding For An Executive Director
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is seeking funding to create an executive director position. President Jordan Hunter said he has expressed the need to the county’s budget committee and received positive feedback. “What we are looking for is a two year commitment from the county hopefully,” Hunter said. “And if we can get that […]
UC Retailers Expect More Local Shopping This Holiday
Local chambers of commerce are reaching out to small businesses to help prepare for the holiday shopping season. Livingston Overton County Chamber of Commerce Director Shannon Cantrell said she hopes local residents will remember how important these local retailers are to the economy. “I think there is going to be a trend this year with […]
Jackson County Planning Roaring River Cleanup
Jackson County has plans to clean up debris in the Roaring River to help with recreation. River bank erosion has brought down trees, causing a hazard in the water. Jackson County Chamber of Commerce President Jordan Hunter said they are pinpointing areas to work on. “Currently there are three locations we’re looking at that have […]
Jackson Chamber Of Commerce Website Still In The Works
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce should have a new website launched this fall. The chamber finished the county’s tourism website, “Explore JCTN,” earlier this year. Chamber Director Jordan Hunter it’s the chamber’s turn for a virtual upgrade. “That is our next goal is to update that, update our structure on how our memberships are […]
