💰Jackson's New Amazon Facility Will Help Raise Wages!💰

Another Happy Sunday Jackson! School officially lets out for the summer on May 29th 🔔, so we plan to keep our newsletter coming to help you stay up to date on activities in and around the Hub City for the kids as well as the whole family. 🎳 Oh and if you know someone who is not subscribed to our newsletter yet then please share this with them! 😊 

In Today’s “HubCity Newsletter”:

• Amazon’s Impact On Jackson! 💥

• Amazon Paying Between $17 and $28 Per Hour! 💰

• Update: Sept. 11th 2024 🆕

• Weekly Events For The Kids 🛝 (14) Total

• Weekly Events For The Whole Family 🎡 (28) Total

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Let’s Get Started!

💥 Amazon’s Impact On Jackson!💥

Although most people have tons of love for the e-commerce giant, there are some who despise the company. But fortunately many in Jackson are looking forward to same day delivery of their favorite or last minute items. I can tell you right now that this will come in handy for so many last minute shoppers in Jackson this Christmas! 🎄

As construction workers make daily progress on this new ‘last mile’ facility, it is becoming obvious that it will revolutionize the customer experience in West Tennessee. Although the 65,000 square foot facility has no official opening date yet, the excitement is still brewing.

For any nerds out there who want to know what exactly a “Last Mile” facility is then read the next paragraph. If not then skip ahead one paragraph. 😂 

In simple terms, “Last Mile” is a crucial link in Amazon's delivery chain where customer orders are prepared for final delivery. Jackson has not had access to same day delivery due to the fact that it is so far away from any of Amazon’s fulfillment centers, distribution centers or last mile facilities. This strategic location will change that by not only streamlining the delivery processes but also ensuring faster and more efficient service for customers in and around Jackson-Madison County.

For those who skipped over the last paragraph, just know that A “Last Mile” facility’s entire goal is faster more accurate delivery of products. So if you can’t tell Amazon is serious about growing its footprint in Tennessee and has invested over 20 billion dollars into the state since 2010!

💰 Amazon Paying Between $17 and $28 Per Hour! 💰

One of the biggest benefits of a company like Amazon investing into the area is that it brings higher paying jobs to the Hub City. The median hourly pay in Jackson ranges from $12 - $20 per hour. Amazon is expected to start their hourly wage at $17 per hour and go all the way up to $28 per hour. For many people this will be a much needed pay increase and it will give some their first opportunity at making a livable wage.

For many local brick and mortar businesses you can see this in two ways!

1. You can see Amazon as a challenge to your business and how it will take away your customer base.

   OR

2. You can be a savvy business owner and use Amazon to take your business to the next level.

   Just like Amazon is using the Hub City to increase its footprint in the area, you now have access to a new global shipping partner that can help you reach new customers like never before.

Once you sit back and think about the number of other businesses that may be looking to make Jackson their new home, the message starts to become clear! 📈 This new facility's completion will not only enhance Amazon's operational capabilities but also benefit local residents by providing faster and more reliable delivery services.

Here are just a few of the local industries and entrepreneurs that will benefit from this Amazon Last Mile facility completion.

• Local & Area Logistics and Transportation Companies 🚛

• Local & Regional Suppliers and Manufactures 🏭

• Local Real Estate Agents & Developers 🏡

• Local & Area Construction and Maintenance Companies 🏗️

If you are reading this and have an entrepreneurial spirit you may see the opportunities that are being placed in the Hub City. If you would like more entrepreneurial content in the future that may help with creating new business opportunities and ideas in Jackson then this poll is for you.

Final Note: Although it is cheaper to live in Jackson in comparison to other places like Nashville, Atlanta, New York or Los Angeles, we must keep in mind that this is not the Jackson of 25 years ago or even 10 years ago.

Prices and Wages are a reflection of our current reality and we as a city need to find our “Happy Little Medium”! 😂 And with that Bob Ross joke I will see myself out! As always here is your list of events over the next week! ❤️ 

🆕 Update: Sept. 11th 2024 🆕

Although there is no official opening date planned yet for the new location, Amazon has started listing job openings at the new “Last Mile Facility”!

Based on current information and the facility’s progress, it might become operational later this year. However, since the facility is still being set up and they need to hire and train over 100 new employees, it's more likely that the full operation will start next year.

Yet, given Amazon's reputation for speed, there could be a surprise operational launch during the 2024 holiday season! If you're interested in applying, check out the current positions listed so far.

Amazon Current Job Openings Jackson, TN 

According to Glassdoor, the salary for these positions ranges from $80,000 to $150,000 per year, with 12-hour shifts likely. In addition to base pay, employees may receive up to $76,000 in bonuses, which can include cash, stock options, profit sharing, or commissions. This total compensation, ranging from $116,000 to $226,000, would be among the highest-paying jobs outside of the medical field in Jackson.

Monday, May 6th

2024 Summer Day Camp Registration (Parents Reminder)🏕️
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (June 3 - July 26th)
Location: T.R. White Sportsplex 
Price: $250 (Registration Online)
Ages: 3 - 12 Years Old (Accepting First 175 Campers)

Jackson Area Community Bands Spring Concert 🎼
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Union University
Price: Free

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

Tuesday, May 7th

UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium: Forward! to the Moon! 🔭
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free

Warriors Boys Basketball Open Gym 🏀
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Poplar Heights Baptist Church
Price: Free
Age: 12 - 17 or (7th - 12th Grade)

Wednesday, May 8th

Casey Jones Storybook Station 📖
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free (Includes Light Snack & Craft)
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

JMCSS District Art Exhibit 🎨
Date: Wednesday May 8th
Time: All Day
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center
Price: Free

Thursday, May 9th

Boys & Girls Club of Jackson: Steak N' Burger 2024 Annual Fundraiser 🎉
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Northside Assembly Of God Church
Price: (Entry Free) Food Prices Varied

3 vs 3 Tennis Triples Mixer 🎾
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Jackson Tennis Center
Price: Free (Bring Your Tennis Gear!)

Friday, May 10th

Arts Backstage 2024 🎨
Date: Friday, May 10th
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location: The Ned, 314 E Main Street
Price: $15 (Students Under 21) $25 (21 & Up)

UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium: Forward! to the Moon! 🔭
Date: Friday, May 10th
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free

Saturday, May 11th

Music with Alice Spring Session Saturday at Yellow Canary! 🎶
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Location: The Yellow Canary, 9 Jackson Walk Plaza, Jackson, TN 38301
Price: $20 (Drop In Special)
Ages: Up To 5 Years Old

Bop & Lu Spring Shop (Baby & Children Upscale Resale) 👕
Date: Saturday May 11th
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: (In Front Of) Angela’s Pet Grooming Salon
Price: Prices Varied (Cash Only Event - Boys and Girls Sizes Newborn - 6T)

Family Fun Fest 🎊
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Downtown Farmers Market
Price: Free 

2024 Summer Day Camp Registration (Parents Reminder)🏕️
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (June 3 - July 26th)
Location: Westwood Community Center
Price: $250 (Registration Online)
Ages: 6 - 12 Years Old (Accepting First 175 Campers)

Monday, May 6th

2024 Summer Day Camp Registration (Parents Reminder)🏕️
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (June 3 - July 26th)
Location: T.R. White Sportsplex 
Price: $250 (Registration Online)
Ages: 3 - 12 Years Old (Accepting 175 Campers)

Casey Jones Craft Camp 🎨
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 10:30AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

West Tennessee Strawberry Festival 🍓
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 6:00PM 
Location: Humboldt, TN - 1200 West Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343

Jackson Area Community Bands Spring Concert 🎼
Date: Monday, May 6th
Time: 7:00PM
Location: Union University

1st of the Month Monday Night Dinner & Bingo 🏆
Date: Monday, May 6
Time: 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Location: 4488 Beech Bluff Rd
Price: $10 Per Plate (Dinner and Bingo)

Tuesday, May 7th

West Tennessee Strawberry Festival 🍓
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 5:00PM - Close
Location: Humboldt, TN - 1200 West Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343

UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium: Forward! to the Moon! 🔭
Date: Tuesday, May 7th
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium

Wednesday, May 8th

West Tennessee Strawberry Festival 🍓
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 5:00PM - Close
Location: Humboldt, TN - 1200 West Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343

JMCSS District Art Exhibit 🎨
Date: Wednesday May 8th
Time: All Day
Location: Carl Perkins Civic Center

Afternoon Tea Ball (Tea & Cookies Provided) ⚾
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Conger Park (Big Pavilion)

Casey Jones Storybook Station 📖
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Old Country Store
Price: Free (Includes Light Snack & Craft)
Ages: Preschool (3 -5 Years Old) Adult Supervision Required

Thursday, May 9th

Boys & Girls Club of Jackson: Steak N' Burger 2024 Annual Fundraiser 🎉
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Northside Assembly Of God Church
Price: (Entry Free) *Food Prices Vary

West Tennessee Strawberry Festival 🍓
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 5:00PM - Close
Location: Humboldt, TN - 1200 West Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343

3 vs 3 Tennis Triples Mixer 🎾
Date: Thursday, May 9th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Jackson Tennis Center
Price: Free (Bring Your Tennis Gear!)

Friday, May 10th

Arts Backstage 2024 🎨
Date: May 10th
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location: The Ned, 314 E Main Street

West Tennessee Strawberry Festival 🍓
Date: Friday, May 10th
Time: 6:00PM 
Location: Humboldt, TN - 1200 West Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343

Mother’s Night Out 🍷
Date: Friday, May 10th
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Sweet Graces (Google Map Image Not Updated)*

Hattie’s Mothers Day Celebration (Charm Bar) 👑
Date: Friday, May 10th
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 31 Wiley Parker Road
Price: (Event Free) - Jewelry, Charms, Etc (Prices Varied) 

UofM Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium: Forward! to the Moon! 🔭
Date: Tuesday, May 10th
Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Location: M. D. Anderson Planetarium
Price: Free

Saturday, May 11th

Family Fun Fest 🎊
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Downtown Farmers Market
Price: Free

Mother's Day Weekend Gospel Extravaganza ⛪
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Picture Perfect Event Center
Price: $37.15 (General Seating)

Bop & Lu Spring Shop (Baby & Children Upscale Resale) 👕
Date: Saturday May 11th
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: (In Front Of) Angela’s Pet Grooming Salon
Price: Prices Varied (Cash Only Event - Boys and Girls Sizes Newborn - 6T)

Mother’s Day Social (Cookies & Drinks Provided) 👑
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Porchlight Realty West TN (Mom & Kids Invited)
Price: Free (Must Book In Advance!) (731) 300-3030

Mother’s Day Out 🍷
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Sweet Graces (Google Map Image Not Updated)*

Music with Alice Spring Session Saturday at Yellow Canary! 🎶
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Location: The Yellow Canary, 9 Jackson Walk Plaza, Jackson, TN 38301
Price: $20 (Drop In Special)
Ages: Up To 5 Years Old

West Tennessee Strawberry Festival 🍓
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 5:00PM - Close
Location: Humboldt, TN - 1200 West Main St., Humboldt, TN 38343

Parking Lot Bingo 🎊
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Westwood Community Center
Price: Free (Only Bingo Provided - Bring Chair/s, Snacks or Table If You Desire.)

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt - Jackson Tennessee 🧩
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 11:00 AM (1-2 Hrs - Time Based On How Long It Takes To Solve.)
Location: 119 East College Street (Must Register On Website)
Price: $49.99 Per Team

2024 Summer Day Camp Registration (Parents Reminder)🏕️
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM (June 3 - July 26th)
Location: Westwood Community Center
Price: $250 (Registration Online)
Ages: 6 - 12 Years Old (Accepting First 175 Campers)

Sunday, May 12th
(HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!)