Obion County, Tennessee Expands Retail Recruitment With Retail Strategies
BIRMINGHAM, AL (November 12, 2021) –The Obion County Joint Economic Development Corporation has chosen Retail Strategies, the leading national community development firm, to develop and execute a retail recruitment strategy for Obion County with a focus on Union City.
I-69 Updates
According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the section of I-69 that runs alongside Discovery Park of America from a little northwest of the former Wingfoot Golf Course to Reelfoot Avenue was the first of three projects that encompass the I-69 loop around Union City.
Tennessee Lands #1 Spot for Top Deal
Ford Motor Company's historic investment in West Tennessee's Blue Oval City tied for the No. 1 spot on Site Selection magazine's list for the Top North American Deals in 2021.
Tyson Foods Celebrates 25 Years
In June, we celebrated 25 years of Tyson Foods - Obion County Complex.
Virtual Job Center Makes Program Information Available to Tennesseans Anytime, Anywhere
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) launched the Tennessee Virtual American Job Center Friday, bringing information about job services and programs to Tennesseans anytime, anywhere. The unique website guides users to not only the employment assistance available to them but also other services offered by multiple state agencies.
Finding the right job and educational opportunities can be overwhelming. The goal of the VAJC is to provide users the information found at more than 80 American Job Centers across Tennessee, no matter the time or where they are located.
Benton, Crockett, and Henry Counties Achieve Maintaining Status as ACT® Work Ready Communities
Benton, Crockett, and Henry Counties have met all criteria to maintain their status as certified ACT Work Ready Communities, demonstrating their commitment to developing a strong workforce pipeline, desirable to employers, economic developers and current and future citizens of the county.
