Business & Finance stories related to Southern Middle Tennessee
Gas prices in the United States have surged to a seven-year high as demand for fuel continues to outstrip supply, placing an unwelcome financial strain on consumers that threatens to undermine the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Average gas prices nationwide hit $3.25 per gallon last week. In our local area prices range from around $2.96 …
Batesville Casket Company in Manchester and local union USW 9137 agreed on a new four year contract this week. The union workers have been without a new deal when talks stalled on Sept. 7. The main issues were an increase in pay and better benefits. Increases in insurance premiums have negated any raises they have …
Motlow State Community College is integrating more and more short-term industry-recognized credentials into its traditional degree plan. One of these programs is Mechatronics, which offers valuable certifications and short-term credential training embedded into courses. These added credentials ensure employers that the College has a robust, market-responsive curriculum that develops a student’s subject matter knowledge, as …
To mark National Workforce Development Month, Tennessee is continuing a hiring momentum across the state that is putting Tennesseans back into the workforce. Keep TN Working Week will take place September 13 – 17 to highlight the numerous employers in the state actively searching for new employees. Keep TN Working Week will include nearly two dozen job fairs …
The Coffee County Industrial Board Director is leaving her job and her Assistant Director also resigned from her position with the county. Executive Director Kimber Ellard stated, “I have submitted my notice that I am retiring and my last day will be Sept. 17. I will continue to perform my job duties until that day.” …
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In 2020 Bonnaroo canceled its event and allowed ticket holders to use them for the 2021 festival. After Tuesday’s announcement that Bonnaroo was canceled again, this time because of weather people have wondered about their tickets since Bonnaroo plans to return to Manchester in June of 2022. Now we know; According to Bonnaroo’s website, tickets for …
Bonnaroo announced the cancellation of the 2021 event. Officials said they were heartbroken to announce that we must cancel Bonnaroo. While this weekend’s weather looks outstanding, currently Centeroo is saturated in many areas, the ground is incredibly west on the tollbooth paths, and the campgrounds are flooded to the point that you are unable to …
Due to the expectation of significant rain on the Bonnaroo grounds from Hurricane Ida, and the knowledge that areas of the campgrounds will be rendered unusable. The weather has forced them to reduce their camping capacity. Bonnaroo is offering a refund window, so Bonnaroovians who no longer wish to attend. You can request full refunds …
Starting Monday August 30th, the City of McMinnville is closing all public access to walk-in services and lobbies. This includes access to City Hall at 101 E. Main St., 1266 Belmont St., Fire Halls, and the Police Department. • Municipal Court will be held at the Park Theater. • Planning Commission, BZA, and Historic Zoning …
The Greater Manchester Economic Development Board is working with an economic development consultant to create a comprehensive action plan to move Manchester forward. A major component of this work is a community stakeholder survey and an event called the Town Hall Work Session on Economic Development on Aug. 30. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/RyUOfhH/ManchesterCommunitySurvey
