Tennessee
Blytheville Bank Poised to Grow
Blytheville’s Farmers Bank & Trust is on its way to becoming the 19th-largest bank in Arkansas after absorbing three Missouri banks. read more >
by George Waldon -
First Community Bank, Bank OZK Expand Footprints
First Community Bank is expanding in Harrison with a second full-service branch, while Bank OZK is growing its presence in Tennessee and Florida with multiple new locations. read more >
by George Waldon -
Royal Oaks Purchase Surpasses $2.9M (Real Deals)
A 159-unit mobile home park in Sherwood tipped the scales at $2.97 million. read more >
by George Waldon -
The Springs of John Barrow Health & Rehabilitation Sells for $9.2M
This week's trio of million-dollar real estate transactions starts with a nursing home in west Little Rock. read more >
Walton Family Foundation Names Radhika Fox as Environment Program Fellow (Movers & Shakers)
She is the former assistant administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water. read more >
Chenal Lot Sells for $6M
This week’s six-pack of million-dollar real estate transactions opens with a west Little Rock commercial site and a series of Zaxby’s restaurant sales. read more >
Improving Arkansas’ Economic Freedom (Jeremy Horpedahl & Heidi Saliba Commentary)
Arkansas has challenges, but the state is positioned to increase economic freedom with the right approach. read more >
by Jeremy Horpedahl, Heidi Saliba -
Tyson Foods Plans Child Care Facilities at Two Plants
The company said the centers reflect its goal of becoming "the most sought-after place to work.” read more >
America’s Car-Mart to Acquire Tennessee’s Smart Auto
The two additions will give America’s Car-Mart 155 locations in 12 states. read more >
Tennessee Considering $900M Incentive Package for Ford Plant Near Memphis
The $5.6 billion electric vehicle and battery plant is expected to create 5,800 new jobs. read more >