Hub City Now: Interview with Paula Anderson

April 16, 2023

In this episode of "Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.", the host interviews Paula Anderson, of Writing by Design Media, Inc., about the exciting free in-person event, "Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs," happening Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 210 E. Lafayette Street, Jackson, Tennessee.

Join local entrepreneurs and small business advocates as they engage in an insightful conversation about business planning. Starting a business is just the beginning; scaling and growing requires significant investments in money and resources.

"Candid Conversations with Entrepreneurs" aims to create a supportive community for entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate. The right conversations can lead to incredible growth, opportunity, and exposure!

The esteemed panelists include:

Danielle Barbee, The Math Success Coach

Dr. Mike Chua, Gerihab Physical Therapy and Wellness

Jonathan Pounds, Regions Bank

Lakesha Smith, Comfortably Clean

Moderated by Paula Anderson, Writing by Design Media, Inc.

In addition, show your support for a local Black-owned business! Floral Cakes, owned by Genevieve Renee Dupree, recently opened in Downtown Jackson and will serve as the event's host location.

For more information, visit wbdmedia.com.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Paula Anderson

Hub City Now: Interview with Tiffany Woods

January 31, 2021 Uncategorized

In this episode of "Hub City Now" host Tyrone Tony Reed Jr. interviewed Tiffany Marshall Woods, Center Coordinator for Washington Douglass Head Start/Early Head Start.

Washington Douglass Head Start/Early Head Start, which is part of the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council, is located at 409 Iselin Street, Jackson Tenn.

According to the NTEDC's website, "Early Head Start serves children ages 0-3 years old and Head Start serves 3 and 4 year old children. Early Head Start also serves pregnant women and teens. Eligibility requirements for both programs begin with age and family income. Family income is based on Federal Income Guidelines which is based on number in the family."

Woods spoke about recruitment, employment, child enrollment, and ongoing online applications.

For more information on Washington Douglass Head Start and Early Head Start, visit www.nwcommunityaction.org and

www.facebook.com/Northwest-Tennessee-Head-StartEarly-Head-Start-384076971701405.

"Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr." is a talk show that features people who are making a difference in the community, organizations that are helping to uplift others and important, everyday topics.

“Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.” is proudly sponsored by Baskerville Funeral Home and RNR Tires Express & Custom Wheels.

If you or someone you know is interested in being a guest on “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.” or have a topic or topics you would like to see discussed on the show, please send an email to hubcitynowttr@outlook.com or leave a message on the Facebook page of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.” at Hub City Now.

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Hub City Now: Interview with Jennifer Holmes and Emily Ricket

November 12, 2023

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In this episode of “Hub City Now with Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.”, the host interviews event coordinator Jennifer Holmes and The Salvation Army community engagement specialist Emily Ricket.

Holmes and Ricket spoke about the Ring the Bells 5K & 1 Mile Kids Run Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee. Holmes, the event coordinator said the event is for the community to come together, have fun and help support organizations that are helping those in need in our community.

AREA RELIEF MINISTRIES & THE SALVATION ARMY are pleased to put on Ring the Bells race for services to support the Jackson-Madison County, Tennessee, area through the Christmas holiday season by raising funds through a 5K and 1-mile Kid’s run. As the Christmas season begins to unfold, Area Relief Ministries and Salvation Army works to help so many within the Jackson-Madison County, Tennessee, community in several ways.

In raising money for Area Relief Ministries & Salvation Army, the charge will be $15 per child for the 1 mile run, $25 for the 5K run with no t-shirt, and $30 for the 5K run with t-shirt. Each runner will receive a medal.

The event will be held at the West TN Farmers Market, 91 New Market Street, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 9 a.m. through 12 p.m. There will be hot cocoa, cookies, Christmas costume contests, & more holiday festivities, including local art and Christmas story reading.

Ring the Bells 5K & 1 Mile Kids Run is a race for adults and children alike, for runners and walkers.

• Sign-ups & breakfast begins at 8:00am.

• 1 Mile Kid’s Run begins at 9:00am.

• Costume contest begins at 9:40am.

• 5K run begins at 10am.

• Awards ceremony begins at 11:15am.

You can sign up by clicking on the following link: runsignup.com/Race/TN/Jackson/RingtheBells5K1MileKidsRun!

The 5K course takes you from the Farmer’s Market in downtown Jackson, through the LANA/Midtown area of Jackson, Tennessee, and past the University of Memphis at Lambuth campus. The 1-mile Kid’s run is within this jurisdiction, as well.

After Sunday, November 26, 2023, t-shirt orders are closed. T-shirts might be available upon race day until they run out.

For questions or more information please contact: Jennifer Holmes (213)-642-6351 or fitjenholmes@icloud.com.

Learn more about The Salvation Army Jackson Tennessee at https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/Jackson-TN/home-1.

Learn more about ARM at www.areareliefministries.org.

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Hub City Now: Greg Hammond (Part 2)

March 13, 2022 Uncategorized

In this episode of Hub City Now, the host continues his interview with Greg Hammond, chief public information officer for the Jackson-Madison County School System.

Hammond spoke about how his journey from sport anchor and reporter for WBBJ, to his 12 years as a broadcasting teacher at his alma mater South Side High School, running for office, running a production company, making a documentary and being chosen for his current position.

Hammond talked about why parents should enroll their children into the Jackson-Madison County School System, the 10 reasons to choose the school system, the workforce development center, E-Sports and the school system's upcoming job fair at the Oman Arena.

The school system, which is Jackson, Tenn.'s second largest employer, is recruiting talent for all departments and positions in preparation for the 2022-2023 school year. Join the school system Tuesday, March 22, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oman Arena, located at 179 Lane Ave., in Jackson, Tenn., for the JMCSS Career Fair. JMCSS has employment opportunities for teachers, skilled maintenance, bus drivers, food service and more. You can earn competitive pay and enjoy a flexible schedule in one of West Tennessee's most affordable communities. For more information or to begin the application process, log on to jmcss.org and click on Join Our Team.

If you have any questions or comments for the school system, email comments@jmcss.org.

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