Weakley County Economic Development Board

12/27/2024

We’re proud to have the City of Gleason and community as one of our assets! Thanks Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development!

Nestled in the southeastern corner of Weakley County, Gleason is a West Tennessee community celebrated for its sweet potatoes and ball clay mines, an unexpected pairing that highlights the town’s unique character. The City of Gleason was originally known as Oakwood, a name inspired by a large oak ...

12/13/2023

One of our local existing industries Champion Homes got back to production today after the tornado on Saturday. We’re proud to have them as an employer in our community with quality finished homes and a skilled trade training ground 👏💪👷‍♂️!

10/19/2023

Great to hear from Mike Welch and Nichole Lawrence from myTDOT today during Martin Rotary Club! They’re standing on the almost complete project of repaving University Street (State Route 431). Big thanks to their team for enhancing our roads in the County!

06/13/2023

Please see the attached job posting for our Administrative Assistant position that is open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. You can also call the Chamber at 731-364-3787 for more information. Thanks for your time and support

Please see the attached job posting for our Administrative Assistant position that is open until filled. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. You can also call the Chamber at 731-364-3787. Thanks for your time and support of the Weakley County Chamber of Commerce

05/10/2023

Proud to have this model of Champion Homes built in Dresden, TN and Weakley County!

12/19/2022

Thanks to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for this investment in Weakley County! Thank you to all of our partners who helped contribute to this as we work to enhance our product in the county.

Grants total more than $3 million Program helps communities prepare industrial sites for business investment TNECD has awarded more than 140 Site Development Grants across Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart ...

11/30/2022

Your support matters. this holiday season.

11/26/2022

🛍There’s something for everyone on your list right here in Weakley County! Shop local today for Small Business Saturday!🛍

11/22/2022

Congrats to the City of Dresden, TN on their $100,000 Downtown Improvement Grant! 👏👏👏

16 grants totaling $1 million Funding supports improvements to building facades and outdoor public spaces NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter announced today the 16 Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtow...

10/26/2022

Proud to serve Weakley County! Thanks to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development for the ways they support rural economic development across this state and region!

Representatives from Weakley County recently attended the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development's 2022 Governor's Conference in Nashville. Weakley County received ThreeStar Community Development Certification for their efforts in promoting economic and community prosperity through collaboration to positively impact every Tennessean. Pictured are (l-r): Blake Swaggart, TNECD Northwest TN Regional Director; Jody Sliger, TNECD Community Development Director; Weakley County Mayor Jake Bynum; Stuart McWhorter, TNECD Commissioner; Justin Crice, Weakley County Joint Economic Development Corporation CEO; Kristie Bennett, West TN Regional Director, TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development; and Janna Hellums, TNECD Business Development Consultant.

10/24/2022

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