This week, host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. talks about Mrs. Shirlene Mercer, Dr. Kimmie Davis, Dr. Ernest Brooks, Sr., and Dr. Wesley McClure: legendary civil rights activists in Jackson, Tenn. as we continue our celebration of Black History Month.
In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.," the host interviews Brooks Shaw, Old Country Store general manager, about the inaugural Casey Jones Village Festival, which will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 56 Casey Jones Lane. This event is part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial celebration.
This free event will include arts and crafts, local artisans, vendors, food trucks and activities for children. All of the activities will happen on the grounds of the Village surrounding the Old Country Store.
Shaw also spoke about the Old Country Store being a second-chance workplace, the company’s mission statement, upcoming updates to the store, future plans and hiring opportunities.
For more information about the inaugural Casey Jones Village Festival, visit https://fb.me/e/2rhlQl9SS.
For more about Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, visit www.caseyjones.com/.
So be sure to tune in Sunday, July 3, 2022 at at 6:15 a.m. on Jammin' Jackson 97.7 FM, www.radio731.com or tune in to the Radio 731 app and listen to the show live by clicking on the Jammin Jackson 97.7 FM station.
In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Wiley Richards and Terrell Richards, brothers and co-owners Of W & T Contracting Corporation.
In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Wiley Richards and Terrell Richards, brothers and co-owners Of W & T Contracting Corporation. The dynamic brother duo share how their father introduced them to the construction industry, taking them along to job sites where they developed a passion for the trade.
The brothers discuss their journey into co-ownership, the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way, and offer advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Plus, they dive into the monumental $50 million contract they signed in December 2022 to work at Ford's TEVC at BlueOval City and highlight how they’re giving back to their community.
Tune in to hear their inspiring story of hard work, perseverance, and success!
In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed City of Brownsville Mayor Bill Rawls, Jr. and Gwen Gavin, owner and director of Eagles Nest Family Services.
Rawls and Gavin, who is the Community Health Liaison for City of Brownsville, announced the City of Brownsville's Annual Health Fair on Saturday, April 24th from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon. For safety reasons relating to COVID-19, this year's Annual Health Fair will be in the form of a WALKING EVENT at three different locations (with vendors set up at each one) throughout Brownsville at the same time to allow proper social distancing.
You are invited to the annual community health event with Mayor Rawls and Haywood County Mayor David Livingston for "Walking with the Mayors."
They are encouraging everyone to come out and join in making healthy moves.
There will be free health screening, music and give a ways from our vendors. Stanton Health Center Mobile Clinic will be onsite along with Lebonher, UT Extension, TN voices for youth, Forever Communications JJ97, Wise 2 Market, Amerigroup, just to name a few.
Put on your walking shoes and let's make healthy moves one step at a time. April 24, 10am to 12 p.m. Join them at Heritage Park, Webb Banks Park and L Z Hurley Stadium This event is free and open to all ages and genders. They will be following CDC guidelines for this event and social distancing will be enforced.
Rawls and Gavin said it is imperative now more than ever to continue prevention efforts towards physical health to help combat the underlining conditions for COVID-19. According to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, the Adult Obesity rate for Haywood County is ranked ant an alarming 47%. Initially, the Health Outcomes for Haywood County was 94 overall in 2014/15. Through partnership and collaboration with community agencies, we were able to decrease that rate to 82. Currently that rate is increasing again; up to a ranking of 87; also according to County Health Rankings and Roadmaps.
If you would like to be a vendor at this event, call Ms. Gavin at 731-300-5131.
