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INSIDE: Grass Roots Wellness Initiative Builds Muscle: Recent Growth of Health & Fitness Centers Puts Jackson in Spotlight pg. 2
Grass Roots Wellness Initiative Builds Muscle in Jackson Recent Growth of Health and Fitness Centers Puts Jackson in Spotlight
Spring and summer have always been motivation for people to get fit, but what’s gotten into Jackson, the city between Memphis and Nashville? In the last year alone, a variety of new fitness facilities and wellness centers has transformed the growing area into one of the most health-conscious cities in the state. “In any city of vibrant, young professionals you are going to see demand for ways to improve or promote health,” said Kim White, owner of The Fight Shop, one of the city’s hottest new training facilities. “There are now more places to get in shape than ever before in Jackson, which is a good sign for where our city’s going.” Today 15 fitness centers operate in a city of more than 65,000—and two more are under construction. The numerous variety gives Jackson more wellness centers per capita than any other city its size in the state. From the privately-owned Jackson Sport and Fitness Center, to publicly traded health clubs like Gold’s Gym, to Jackson Madison County General Hospital’s innovative LIFT Center, it’s hard not to
notice the trend. “Jackson has a long history of fitness, outdoor recreation and athletics,” said Julie McMahon, director of the Andrew Jackson Marathon. “Our marathon just completed its 41st year, making it the oldest marathon in Tennessee.” Runners at the event can qualify for the prestigious Boston Marathon. This year’s event included a children’s marathon in collaboration with area schools. Children could cover and record miles while in school and run the final mile on the marathon course. Jumpstart Jackson’s annual Community Walk is another popular event that promotes health and wellness in the city. “This year more than 1,500 adults, schoolchildren and their parents participated in the wellness The health of a city is important in walk,” said organizer Annette Wilson. “We are striving hard to make Jackson attracting new business and industry. a healthier place for all community members.” “It’s exciting to see the emphasis on fitness and wellness in the comCompanies looking to relocate consider munity, and this is coming from the people of Jackson, not some outside overall healthcare costs. Wellness initiative” said Jackson Mayor Jerry Gist. “One of the most enjoyable parts activities reduce costs, lower absenteeism recreation facilities that people of serving as mayor is working to provide use and appreciate.” and offer a more vibrant workforce.” It was Gist’s leadership while director of the Parks and Recreation Department in the 1990s that may have set -Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO, the stage for a healthier, more active Jackson today. A number of the 24 public parks in the county were Jackson Chamber developed or improved during his tenure. The West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex, with 17 baseball and softball fields, has now been host to more than 1 million players and fans since its opening 10 years ago. Adjacent to the stadium for the city’s minor league baseball team, Seattle Mariner’s affiliate the Jackson Generals, the Sportsplex draws amateurs from all over the country. Gold’s Gym was one of the first fitness facilities in the city with its roots going back to the Racquet Club of Jackson in 1978. “We have something for the entire family. People from all over West Tennessee come to us for our strength training equipment, yoga facility and group exercise classes,” said owner Steve Roten. “We are also proud to host the annual Turkey Day run that attracted nearly 1,000 runners to our city last year.” The latest addition to Jackson’s fitness scene is Planet Fitness, which opened its doors in April and plans a grand opening in May. One of the gym’s biggest sponsors is the hit TV show “The Biggest Loser” where overweight contestants fight to get fit. Not only are fitness facilities thriving in Jackson, many fitness equipment retailers are seeing a resurgence, too. “We’re seeing many more first-time cyclists” said Adrian Parchman, one of the owners at Hub City Bicycle Company in Jackson. “What’s exciting is that we’re seeing more high school and college students, people who see cycling as an active sport to get involved in. And we’re seeing just as many baby boomers getting into cycling.” Jackson has gained the wellness spotlight of late thanks to the development of the Jackson Walk, the first walkable community in West Tennessee designed to reduce long commutes, bring communities together and build healthier cities. The development is anchored by a local farmer’s market, the comprehensive-care themed LIFT Center and retail. It offers apartments and single-family homes within walking distance of the University of Memphis Lambuth campus, one of seven area colleges and universities. “The health of a city is important in attracting new business and industry,” said Kyle Spurgeon, president/CEO of the Jackson Chamber. “Companies looking to relocate consider overall healthcare costs. Wellness activities reduce costs, lower absenteeism and offer a more vibrant workforce.” The Jackson Chamber is working with groups like the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI), organizations that track and share health data by every county in the U.S. According to their data, the Tennessee average for health and fitness facilities is eight per 100,000 residents. Madison County currently rates 13 facilities per 100,000 residents.
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Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Spotlight Chris Ramey, LJAA 2013 Immediate Past President, Jackson Christian School Chris Ramey, Director of Advancement for Jackson Christian School, currently serves as the Immediate Past President of the Leadership Jackson Alumni Association (LJAA) Board, Co-Chair of the Alumni Engagement Committee and as a chamber Emissary. He has worked six years as Vice President of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, two years as the Director of Development for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and almost eight years as the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations at Freed-Hardeman University. Ramey said he did not hesitate to get involved when he was asked to serve on the LJ alumni association. “Leadership Jackson was an overwhelmingly positive experience which allowed me to establish so many connections across our city,” Ramey said. “It also taught me a great deal about community trusteeship and opened up avenues of service to others.” Ramey also volunteers in other areas around the community. He has been a member of the Jackson Exchange Club for ten years. In those ten years, he has served as Chair of the Youth Committee, Chair of the Scholarship Committee, Vice President and President of the club, District Awards Chairperson, Tennessee District Vice President and Co-Chair of the Man of the Year committee. He currently serves as Membership Committee Co-Chair, Tennessee District President and Board Member for the club. Along with the Jackson Exchange Club, he is a past Board Member for the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk and Past Chair of the Madison County Arthritis Walk. He is also active in helping Camp Bluebird, an adult cancer camp, where he serves as an Advisory Board Member. Ramey also spends his time volunteering for the Jackson Chamber, where he has served as a chamber Emissary for almost ten years, chairman of the Emissaries group, membership recruiter in the last two membership drives, assisted with the chamber’s business awards and served as co-chair of the LJAA Alumni Relations Committee. He attends many chamber events, such as U40 Young Professionals and Business After Hours. “I’m proud to volunteer for the chamber as it is an integral part of a strong business community and economic growth in West Tennessee,” Ramey said.
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MEMBER NEWS LOCAL NONPROFIT RECEIVES NATIONAL ACCLAIM
Aspell Recovery Center has been designated as a Top 50 nonprofit place to work in the United States by the NonProfit Times and the Best Companies Group. The NonProfit Times is a national publication reaching over 85,000 non profit executives. The annual Top 50 is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the nonprofit field. Organizations are graded on eight core function areas; Leadership and Planning, Corporate Culture and Communications, Role Satisfaction, Work Environment, Relationship with Supervisor, Training and Development, Pay and Benefits and Overall Engagement. Included is a confidential 72 question survey that is completed by at least 80 percent of the employees.
INDUSTRIAL NEWS ALDELANDO PACKAGING COPRORATION RECEIVES PROPOSAL FROM TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Aldelando Packaging Corporation was approved a proposal by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development in April 2013. The proposal includes $25,000 for Aledelando Packaging to upgrade the skills of its 164 workers. The state, in partnership with the Local Workforce Investment Area (LWIA), will assist the company to ensure that its workers are receiving services and the industry providing these services are in full compliance with the Workforce Investment Act and Regulations (WIA). As a full partner in the process with Aldelando Packaging, the LWIA will be involved in registering participants in the WIA program, monitoring the progress of the training and collecting data required for calculating performance measures.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ELITE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Thirty-eight aspiring young leaders graduate from Leadership University, a community youth leadership development program. Juniors in high school representing public, private and home schooled students; they were selected from over 100 applications for the program. Leadership University is an eight-month program designed to identify a diverse group of high school students who demonstrate leadership potential, and to develop, in an interactive environment, the framework for constructive leadership, committed involvement and responsible participation in the future of this community. Leadership University is a program of the Jackson Chamber and affiliate sponsors are Union University, Lane College and the University of Memphis Lambuth Campus. “It is an honor to engage with the Leadership University students throughout the eight months of the program,” said Judy Renshaw, senior vice president, business and community services, Jackson Chamber. “It allows me an opportunity to see them grow and become empowered to make a positive difference in their schools and community. Jackson-Madison County is in good hands with these up and coming leaders, as a great example of our future CEO’s and Mayors.” During the program, class member completed 63 classroom hours, 12 hours of community service and as a class project collected over 2,500 lbs. of canned goods for RIFA. Leadership University students participate in a simulated city council meeting, discuss ethical leadership with local leaders, participate in mock job interviews, tackle alcohol and drug issues, tour the Criminal Justice Complex and participate in a mock court, among other activities. The program helps class members to see their community from different viewpoints and focus on where they can make a positive difference with their unique perspective, as well as be a good peer role model. Carson Panovec, Home School – Faith Christian Academy, and George Duron, Jr., Liberty Tech High School, were selected by their peers to serve as class spokespersons and speak for the class about the Leadership University experience. Within the class, 12 students had perfect attendance. Those students were Eden Clouse, Jackson Christian School; Katie Dunnavant, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Tristien Haynes, Liberty Tech High School; Megan Hyde, Jackson Christian School; Meredith Lam, Madison Academic Magnet High School; David Mayo, South Side High School; Carson Panovec¸Home School – Faith Christian Academy; Jasmine Sanders, JCM – Medical Technology Academy; Savannah Seeley, Trinity Christian Academy; Michele Sumner, Sacred Heart of Jesus High School; Leland Williamson, South Side High School. The 2012-13 graduates are: Natalie Allen, University School of Jackson; Caroline Beach, Jackson Christian School; Bindra Govind, University School of Jackson; Griffin Boyte, Trinity Christian Academy; Paige Castleman, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Eden Clouse, Jackson Christian School; Katie Dunnavant, Madison Academic Magnet High School; George Duron, Jr., Liberty Tech High School; Ally Glover, University School of Jackson; Ali Graham, University School of Jackson; Rebekah Guthrie, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Katie Hail, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Blake Hayes, South Side High School; Tristien Haynes, Liberty Tech High School; Endoesia Hunter, JCM Medical Technology Academy; Megan Hyde, Jackson Christian School; Kelsey Kee, South Side High School; Kyle Kelly, North Side High School; Meredith Lam, Madison Academic Magnet High School; David Mayo, South Side High School; Etiosa Osayamen, Sacred Heart of Jesus High School; Carson Panovec, Home School – Faith Christian Academy; Marcus Perkins, II, North Side High School; Taylor Petravich, Liberty Tech High School; Austin Rogers, University School of Jackson; Jasmine Sanders, JCM – Medical Technology Academy; Leah Sanders, University School of Jackson; Savannah Seeley, Trinity Christian Academy; Rachel Singleton, South Side High School; Jessi Smith, University School of Jackson; Shaquisha Spencer, South Side High School; Michele Sumner, Sacred Heart of Jesus High School; Ekene Tharpe, Madison Academic Magnet High School; Steven Cutliff-Talley, Liberty Tech High School; Hunter Todd, North Side High School; Nathan Todd, Trinity Christian Academy; Hensley Underwood, Trinity Christian Academy; Leland Williamson, South Side High School.
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Get Connected With: Express Printing, Signs & Shipping, Inc. Company name: Express Printing, Signs & Shipping, Inc. Phone Number: 731-421-8966 Website: www.expresspss.com - currently under construction About the Company: We offer packing and shipping, business printing and plastic and metal signs. Chamber Connection: What’s new with your organization? Express Printing: We now offer signs, license plates, t-shirts and personalized cellphone cases. Chamber Connection: What’s helped your organization become successful in our community? Express Printing: We are helpful, kind and caring. We do what we say we are going to do without excuses. Chamber Connection: What does your organization do that most people don’t know about? Express Printing: We offer Mobile Notary Service in West Tennesseee seven days a week. Chamber Connection: What are some recent successes your organization has experienced? Express Printing: We have physically and financially helped young disabled kids to experience the outdoors. We were able to provide all the printing needs of a local chapter of caring young men for the past two years. Chamber Connection: What are some of the future goals of your organization? Express Printing: Truthfully, we would like to make enough money to stay in business for the rest of our lives and continue providing quality work at a price that everyone can afford. We would also like to be able to give back to the Downtown Jackson organizations and especially our church family at City Fellowship! Chamber Connection: Are there any things we didn’t ask that you would like to share? Express Printing: We truly are grateful to be a part of Historic Downtown Jackson and we hope that when you walk out of our door you will say – that is an awesome place to do business and that we have given more to you than you expected.
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NEW MEMBERS: APRIL 2013 Anago Cleaning Systems Jamie Weber 179 Wayy Bonne Rd. Medina, TN 38355 (731) 924-9459 www.anagonashville.com Category: Janitorial-Commercial
Magnolia Enterprises Ken Paxton 6050 Barrentine Dr. Bartlett, TN 38184 (901) 229-6730 Category: Employment Services-Training
Boogie Nights Wendi Johnson 1849 Hwy. 45 Bypass Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 660-4100 Category: Bar/Tavern
Purcell, Sellers & Craig, Inc. Andrew V. Sellers 45 Murray Guard Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 300-0737 www.PSClegal.com Category: Attorneys
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Tirey Brady 42 Bagby Point Rd., Apt. D Jackson, TN 38305 (662) 687-0522 www.depuy.com Category: Medical Devices
Saint Francis Hospital Jane Mirdo 5959 Park Ave. Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 210-1793 www.saintfrancishosp.com Category: Hospitals
ePayment America Melissa Craven 7556 US Hwy. 70, Ste. 200 Memphis, TN 38133 (901) 385-5353 www.epaymentamerica.com Category: Credit Card Processing
Town & Country Inc., Realtors-Lana Petrinjak Lana Petrinjak 1944 Hwy. 45 Bypass Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 616-6456 www.lanapetrinjak.com Category: Real Estate
Employment Pro of TN, LLC Justin Estes 1738 Dr. F.E. Wright Dr. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 660-0800 www.employmentprotn.com Category: Employment Agencies
The Uniform Source James Robinson 1000-D Vann Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 (731) 512-1808 www.theuniformsourcetn.com Category: Uniforms
Eric’s Rentals, Inc. - Jackson Brad Osborne 317 Airways Blvd. Jackson, TN 38301 (731) 664-6868 Category: Rentals - Party &/or Equipment Executive Impact Alissa V. DeWitt P.O. Box 415 Friendship, TN 38034 (731) 882-0082 www.executiveimpactonline.com Category: Consulting Services King Technologies, Inc. Christopher Doyle 805 Industrial Park Dr. Trenton, TN 38382 (800) 489-7372 www.kingtechnologies.com Category: Telecommunications-Sales, Service & Equipment
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RENEWING MEMBERS: APRIL 2013 A-1 Chemical Products AAA Plumbing & Electrical ADA Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. Advantage Staffing AFLAC-Hazel Johnson Alan Vines Automotive of Jackson, LLC Alexandria Place Assisted Living by Americare All Star Realty/Property Management Co. Aloha Pools & Spas of Jackson America’s Swimming Pool Company American Cellular, Inc. American Glass Antonia’s Paw Spa, Inc. B.P.O. Elks Lodge #192 Baker’s Rack Bill’s Appliance, Inc. Bodyworks Massage & School of Massage, Inc. BoomerNation Band Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar Camp Clark Williamson Car City CASHMASTER China Pan Restaurant Colbert Ventures, Inc. Coldwell Banker Real Estate Now-Pam Blasingame Collision South, LLC Construction Products, Inc. of Tennessee Copies Plus, Inc. Cupples Construction Co. Cupples J & J Company, Inc. David White Body Shop DCA/DCPR Deaton’s Carpet One Inc. Dental Associates, Inc. Donnell Century Farm Adventure Duro Bag Easter Seals Tennessee Farm Bureau Insurance First Baptist Church Fisher Construction Co., Inc. Floied Fire Extinguisher & Steam Cleaning Co. Inc. FrozenZen Photography Gerdau Girl Scouts Heart of the South Habitat for Humanity Jackson, Tennessee Area, Inc. Hare Financial Group Health Care Pharmacy HealthSource of Jackson HFR Design, Inc. Intrepid USA Jackson Area Home Builders Association Jackson Energy Authority Jackson Exchange Club Jackson Pathology Group PC Jackson Printers, Inc.
Jackson-Madison County Library Jason’s Deli Jaxon Records Recording Studio Jim Akin & Associates JMS Russel Metals Corp. Julian Builders, Inc. Kaman Industrial Technologies Kiwanis Club of Jackson Le Bonheur Community Outreach Longhorn Steakhouse Lowe Finney, State Senator Magic Wheels Skating Center Manpower West Tennessee Martin Paving Co. Matrix Wellness Solutions, LLC McCowat Mercer Packaging, Inc. Miller Automotive, Inc. Minor Request, LLC-Concierge/Personal Assistant Services Modern Telephone Systems Morgan Income Tax Service Old Country Store Old Hickory Mall Management Office Old Town Spaghetti Store Paychex Inc. Personnel Placements, LLC Personnel Placements, LLC Phillips Engineering, Inc. Phipps Pharmacy, Inc. Portfolio Recovery Associates Premier Dental Center Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar Rapid Response Restoration, Inc. ReBath Mid-South LLC Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) Resource Federal Credit Union Roberts & Todd Security Systems, LLC Rock-Tenn Co. Rowland Supply Rusty’s TV & Movie Car Museum Securitas Security Services Shaw’s Broadcasting Co., LLC Shipman HR Consulting, LLC Signature’s Boutique SnagMob.com Southern Electric and Controls Stability Growth Solutions, LLC Stuart C. Irby Co. Sumner Bank & Trust Sunrise Recycling Services Superior Fire Protection/American Fire Protection Group, Inc. TEC Environmental Laboratories Inc. Tennalum The Buckle, Inc. The David J. Joseph Co. The Markham Co., Inc. The Riechman Crosby Hays Co., Inc. (RCH)
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Thomas L. Borgognoni, CPA Thomas Media - WWYN/WFKX/WHHM/WZDQ Tom Lawlers, Inc. Town & Country Inc., Realtors-Clay Goodrich UGN, Inc. United Healthcare West Tennessee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America West Tennessee Periodontics and Dental Implants West TN Hearing Aid Center Williams Steel Co. Wismarq Corporation WKNO Stations WNWS Radio (101.5 FM) Wo/Men’s Resource & Rape Assistance Program Younger Associates
RIBBON CUTTINGS: APRIL 2013 Ambassadors with Perfect Attendance, March 2013: Kathy Canovan, Rodan & Fields Joyce Corley, FirstBank
AT&T Mobility – LTE Launch in Jackson 1012 Vann Drive Jackson, TN 38305 615-415-8061 www.att.com Category: Telecommunications-Sales, Service & Equipment
Healthy & Happy Naturally 618 N. Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38301 731-736-2434 www.healthyandhappynaturally.com Category: Health & Wellness
Sarah Estes, The Jackson Sun Delita Johnson, Crimestoppers Dawn Mooney, PC Paladins Cathy Nelson, MAA Pat Ross, United Way of West TN Heath Williams, George A. Smith & Sons
Ribbon Cutting for renovated main entrance North Side High School 3066 North Highland Avenue Jackson, TN 38305 731-668-3171 www.jmcss.org Category: Education-Schools & Colleges
The Lilly Company/Toyota Forklift Dealer 1914 Hollywood Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-427-1400 www.lillyforklifts.com Category: Material Handling-Sales, Service &/or Rental
Painting with a Twist 566A Carriage House Drive Jackson, TN 38305 731-300-4600 www.paintingwithatwist.com/jackson Category: Art/Art Galleries
Venus de Milo Med Spa 17 Centre Plaza Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 731-512-0465 www.venusdemilo.com Category: Health & Wellness
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS: APRIL 2013 Total Labor Force
March ’13
March ‘12
Rate Change
Feb. ’13
Feb. ’12
Rate Change
Madison County
49,800
48,260
3.2%
49,430
48,170
2.6%
Jackson MSA (Madison & Chester Counties)
58,210
56,290
3.4%
57,850
56,250
2.8%
3,102,700
3,077,900
0.8%
3,092,600
3,086,400
0.2%
0.1%
154,727,000
154,114,000
0.4%
Tennessee
United States 154,512,000 154,316,000 Unemployment
March ’13
March ‘12
Madison County 8.1% 8.4% Jackson MSA 8.2% 8.3% (Madison & Chester Counties) Tennessee 8.1% 8.1%
United States 7.6% 8.4%
Sales Tax Collected
Rate Change
Rate Change
Feb. ’12
Feb. ’12
-0.3%
8.1%
8.8%
-0.7%
-0.1%
8.3%
8.7%
-0.4%
0.0%
8.2%
8.5%
-0.3%
-0.8%
8.1%
8.7%
-0.6%
April ’13
April ‘12
May ‘13
May ‘12
$3,958,574
$3,988,981
-.8%
$3,677,829
$3,532,085
-7.8%
Madison County $4,240,341
$4,303,289
-1.5%
$3,872,611
$3,790,079
-10.0%
City of Jackson
Rate Change
Building Permits
Residential
April ‘13
April ‘12
March '13
March '12
Number Issued Permit Value
11 $1,900,000
22 $4,165,000
10 $2,295,000
16 $2,183,800
15 $5,857,123
19 $1,405,955
12 $1,634,223
12 $1,485,903
Commercial
Number Issued Permit Value
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Jackson Chamber Staff Directory
Kyle Spurgeon, President/CEO kspurgeon@jacksontn.com
Russell Cook, Manager of Accounting rcook@jacksontn.com
Lisa Cothran, Manager, Membership Development, lcothran@jacksontn.com
Kristy Dorris, Receptionist kdorris@jacksontn.com
Shirley Jones, Vice President, Public Affairs, sajones@jacksontn.com
Lori Nunnery, Executive Director, Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau lnunnery@jacksontn.com
Beth Parnell, Manager of Events, bparnell@jacksontn.com
Ryan Porter, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & General Counsel, rporter@jacksontn.com
Megan Seals, Communications Coordinator, mseals@jacksontn.com
Brandy Stutsman, Administrative Assistant, Business Services & West Tennessee Business Resource Center, bstutsman@jacksontn.com
Judy Renshaw, Sr. Vice President, Business & Community Services, jrenshaw@jacksontn.com
Carolyn Vaughan, Membership Development Coordinator, cvaughan@jacksontn.com
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Joyce Welch, Executive Assistant, jwelch@jacksontn.com
Mandy White, Vice President, Economic Development, mwhite@jacksontn.com
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