West Tennessee

Higginbotham Expands Southeast Footprint, Joining Forces with Thompson & Smith Insurance of Jackson, TN

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Higginbotham, the largest independent insurance, financial and HR services firm headquartered in Texas and one of the top firms in the country, has teamed up with independent agency Thompson & Smith Insurance of Jackson, Tennessee.

Key Points: 
  • Higginbotham expands Southeast footprint, joining forces with Thompson & Smith Insurance of Jackson, TN.
  • "With Thompson & Smith, we're getting a partner with great geographic representation, decades of experience, and specialized knowledge — particularly in the construction space that's so strong in the Southeast," Reid said.
  • Thompson & Smith CEO Chuck Thompson explained the Tennessee firm's client-service mission and the consultative approach they follow to make sure clients are matched with the insurance products that best fit their individual needs.
  • Thompson & Smith President Roger Smith agreed and pointed out that the Higginbotham partnership would allow their firm to strengthen those client relationships even further in the future.

Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association Launches VisitSWTenn.com to Connect Guests with Regional Destinations

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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JACKSON, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following extensive research, preparation and collaboration with regional tourism attractions, the Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association (also known as TAST for Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee) has launched a new website focused on guest experiences, VisitSWTenn.com. It allows visitors and residents to discover regional destinations and plan day trips by selecting criteria that meet their unique preferences.

Key Points: 
  • JACKSON, Tenn., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following extensive research, preparation and collaboration with regional tourism attractions, the Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association (also known as TAST for Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee) has launched a new website focused on guest experiences, VisitSWTenn.com.
  • This project has been a labor of love for Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association Executive Director Mary Beth Hopper.
  • Businesses which are current members of the Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association are stamped with that distinction and provide extra information to serve guests on their pages.
  • Supporting tourism in the region for more than 40 years, the Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association works in conjunction with the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development (TNVacation.com), area convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce and regional attractions.

Epilepsy Foundation Expands to Middle and West Tennessee

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee (EFET) has announced the expansion of its service offerings to people with epilepsy across the entire state.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Epilepsy Foundation of East Tennessee (EFET) has announced the expansion of its service offerings to people with epilepsy across the entire state.
  • While the organization already had offices in East and Southeast Tennessee, it previously had no local presence in the Middle and West regions of the state.
  • State funding has allowed the Epilepsy Foundation to open and staff new local offices in Nashville, under the name Epilepsy Foundation Serving Middle Tennessee , and in Memphis, under the name Epilepsy Foundation West Tennessee .
  • "I want the Middle Tennessee office to help and support each individual with epilepsy," said Program Director Brandi Green, who runs the Nashville branch.

Kroger Names New Greater Houston Spokesperson and Corporate Affairs Manager

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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HOUSTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Houston division announced today Teresa Dickerson , formerly corporate affairs manager for the organization's Delta (Memphis) division, will now lead corporate affairs, including internal and external/reputation communications and government and community relations for the Houston division, which includes 108 stores in the Greater Houston area and Louisiana.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Houston division announced today Teresa Dickerson , formerly corporate affairs manager for the organization's Delta (Memphis) division, will now lead corporate affairs, including internal and external/reputation communications and government and community relations for the Houston division, which includes 108 stores in the Greater Houston area and Louisiana.
  • Dickerson joined The Kroger Co. in 2014 and has over 20 years of experience in communications, public relations and community marketing.
  • "Our Houston division is in good hands with Teresa at the helm, stewarding the incredible work done every day by our associates and community partners," said Laura Gump, president of the Houston division.
  • "Dickerson has been an incredible leader at Kroger for nearly eight years," said Keith Dailey, Kroger's group vice president of corporate affairs.

Darren Metz and Novatech Acquire e/Doc Systems

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Geography of the United States, Memphis, Tennessee, West Tennessee, Memphis metropolitan area, Tennessee, United States

"For over 25 years, e/Doc Systems has built a professional and well-respected reputation throughout the greater Memphis area with its customers and the local business communities," said Novatech CEO Darren Metz.

Key Points: 
  • "For over 25 years, e/Doc Systems has built a professional and well-respected reputation throughout the greater Memphis area with its customers and the local business communities," said Novatech CEO Darren Metz.
  • With the acquisition, Novatech will retain the e/Doc name and its staff.
  • "Novatech is an industry leader who has been working with customers in Memphis, West Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas for well over 20 years," said Tom Pease e/Doc Systems president and CEO.
  • This is the 12th acquisition for Novatech and the fourth in the past year and a half.