Murfreesboro, TN - Saks Fifth Avenue is scheduled to host a job fair in an attempt to fill 250 warehouse positions at its new distribution center in La Vergne.

The job fair will be held on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Career Center located at 1313 Old Fort Parkway in Murfreesboro.

The new 564,000-square-foot distribution center is scheduled to open in July at Border's former location at One Walden Books Drive.

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Second annual race to benefit United Way

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and The Avenue Murfreesboro have partnered to present the second annual Run United 5K to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 7:00 AM at The Avenue property located at 2615 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro.

Participants may walk, jog or run the race course, which will be throughout The Avenue property.

Registration is available at www.rabbitroadracing.com. Early registration is $30 and ends May 1. Early registrants are guaranteed an event shirt. Registration after May 1 is $35 and participants will not receive an event shirt. Day-of registration is $40 and does not include an event shirt.

Check-in for registered participants is available 10 AM - 4 PM on Friday, May 18 at The Avenue management offices and 5:30 AM -6:45 AM on the day of the race.

Volunteers are needed and those interested in volunteering at the event should contact Kristen Hampton at (615) 893-7303.

Second annual race set for May 19.

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties and The Avenue Murfreesboro have partnered to present the second annual Run United 5K to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, at 7:00 AM at The Avenue property located at 2615 Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro.

Participants may walk, jog or run the race course, which will be throughout The Avenue property.

Registration is available at www.rabbitroadracing.com. Early registration is $30 and ends May 1. Early registrants are guaranteed an event shirt. Registration after May 1 is $35 and participants will not receive an event shirt. Day-of registration is $40 and does not include an event shirt.

Check-in for registered participants is available 10 AM - 4 PM on Friday, May 18 at The Avenue management offices and 5:30 AM -6:45 AM on the day of the race.

Volunteers are needed and those interested in volunteering at the event should contact Kristen Hampton at (615) 893-7303.

Murfreesboro, TN - BL Development Group announced the opening of its first Bar Louie location in Tennessee at The Avenue Murfreesboro on April 2nd. The Murfreesboro location is the first of four Bar Louie’s coming to Tennessee in 2012.

This eclectic urban bar made famous for their handcrafted signature martinis and cocktails, also features an exceptional selection of distinctly prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches and burgers.

While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with the extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed juices.

Bar Louie is dedicated to remaining a local bar that delivers unforgettable experiences to every guest. Whether gathering with friends or unwinding with a cocktail, Bar Louie guests have come to expect remarkable service and reliable experiences that keep them coming back over and over again. Bar Louie is open daily for lunch, dinner and late night dining from 11AM to 2AM with the entire menu available until 2AM daily. Happy Hour specials include food and drink specials Monday through Friday between 4PM and 7PM.

Bar Louie Murfreesboro is located at 2615 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 2395. The 6,200 square-foot location comfortably seats approximately 210. For more information, email Chad Apap at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New York, New York (February 13, 2012)--Retailer Saks Incorporated (NYSE: SKS) (“Saks or the “Company”) today announced it will expand its distribution and fulfillment capacity, adding a new facility in Tennessee in 2012.

The new distribution and fulfillment center will occupy approximately 564,000 square feet of leased space and will be located in LaVergne, Tennessee, which is in Rutherford County and near the state capital of Nashville.  The new center will be state-of-the-art and equipped with a sophisticated mobile-robotic fulfillment system that has been successfully utilized in the Company’s Maryland facility.  The Company expects the Tennessee facility to be operational by August 2012 and ultimately to employ over 250 full-time associates at complete capacity.

Steve Sadove, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saks, noted, “In order to support our omni-channel strategy and our continued sales growth, some time ago we recognized that we would need additional distribution and fulfillment capacity beginning in 2012.  Middle Tennessee is a great fit for our new facility and was selected for its central location, attractive real estate and operating costs, and very capable workforce.  We are most appreciative of Governor Haslam and the various state and local leaders that worked together so diligently to make this possible.”

“Saks Incorporated has made a great decision in choosing Tennessee as its newest distribution center location, and I am pleased to welcome this well-respected company to Rutherford County,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said. “We’re working to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs, and by focusing on a business-friendly environment, it encourages businesses to invest, grow and create jobs.”

“Tennessee holds a unique competitive advantage in the distribution sector with our state’s central location and outstanding transportation infrastructure that provide easy access to customers around the country,” said Bill Hagerty, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. “I am excited that Rutherford County and the area workforce have proven to be the right fit for Saks Incorporated’s distribution center, and I thank the company for its investment in our state.”

La Vergne Mayor Senna Mosley commented, “As the gateway to Rutherford County, La Vergne is a great destination for companies and retail businesses.  We are ecstatic that Saks Fifth Avenue chose our town as their new place to call home.  The jobs they are providing will hugely benefit La Vergne and its residents.  We look forward to a long, successful relationship with this good corporate citizen and warmly welcome them home.”

Rutherford County Mayor Ernest Burgess stated, “Saks Fifth Avenue is a welcome addition to our well-established family of top companies.  We are thrilled the company has chosen our community to do business and provide jobs.”

Saks currently operates a leased distribution center in Aberdeen, Maryland, totaling approximately 471,000 square feet, and a leased distribution center in Ontario, California, totaling approximately 120,000 square feet.  The Company will continue to operate those two facilities.

The Tennessee distribution center is owned in a joint venture by DCT Industrial Trust (NYSE: DCT), a leading real estate company.

Saks Incorporated operates 46 Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 60 Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH stores, and saks.com.

Shopping center rings in new year with announcement of three new retailers to join retail, restaurant and services lineup

Murfreesboro, TN - The Avenue® Murfreesboro announces new retailers to join shopping center lineup in spring 2012 including Bar Louie, ONU Salon and Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Bar Louie is a hip neighborhood restaurant and bar which specializes in handcrafted signature martinis and cocktails. In addition to an exceptional selection of distinctively prepared food such as small plates, sandwiches & burgers, Bar Louie makes all of their salsas, sauces and dips from scratch daily. Specialty cocktails include martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients, fresh fruit and hand squeezed citrus juices. An extensive variety of draft beers, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass are also available to round out the impressive beverage menu.

Located next to World Market, Bar Louie will be open daily from 11am to 2am with the entire menu available until close everyday. The warm surroundings with urban contemporary décor, as well as private dining space lend to an atmosphere perfect to suit the needs of parties of almost any size.

ONU Salon, owned by local business owner David Fedak will be relocating from its Northfield Blvd. location in Murfreesboro to The Avenue next to Chicos. “We are excited to be opening in The Avenue this spring,” said ONU Salon manager Christine Hardman. “We look forward to serving our loyal clients and introducing the Aveda brand to new clients at our new location.”

Liberty Mutual Insurance will be opening near Off Broadway Shoes and ULTA and will provide a full line of insurance services and coverages for automobile, homeowners and life insurance.

In addition to these new retailers at The Avenue, Thomas Kinkade Gallery of Murfreesboro will be expanding from its current location to a new location next to Off Broadway Shoes. Thomas Kinkade Gallery offers Thomas Kinkade limited edition art, gifts and collectibles.

Each store will award a minimum of 250 Belk Gift Cards, including one card valued at $1,000 at each location

We are pleased to announce the addition of an exciting After-Thanksgiving sales promotion to attract customers to shop with us on Black Friday, November 25, when we open our doors at 3 a.m.  We’re giving away one million dollars worth of free Belk Gift Cards, and every store will have a $1,000 Gift Card winner.

Each store will give away a minimum of 250 Belk Gift Cards to the first customers arriving when we open at 3 a.m. The cards awarded in each location will range in value from $5 to $1,000 and can be redeemed for purchases in any Belk store or on Belk.com.

Customers receiving the Gift Cards must be age 18 or older, and the promotion excludes Belk associates.

Our Gift Card give-away on Nov. 25^th is expected to create lots of excitement and buzz about Belk in our markets, and draw lots of customers to shop with us. All stores will be open from 3 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the convenience of our customers, and we have one of the best sales ever with more than 285 EarlyBird Specials and hundreds of other great values and gift choices throughout the store.

The EarlyBird specials will be available in stores while supplies last from 3 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday, November 25.  Customers can also purchase the EarlyBird specials and other sale items online at Belk.com starting at 12:01 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Belk Rewards cardholders will receive $10 in Belk Rewards Dollars for every $100 in Belk.com purchases on Thanksgiving Day.

Black Friday is one of the most important sales-generating days of the year for Belk, and we want to do all we can to deliver a great shopping experience for every customer during our After Thanksgiving Sale and throughout the holiday shopping season. We’re giving customers more reasons than ever to shop at Belk and we look forward to serving them and providing the fashion, value and friendly service that they deserve.

This is an exciting, yet demanding time for all of us as we enter our busiest and most critical selling period of the year.  We sincerely appreciate all that you’re doing to take care of customers, maximize our business and make Belk the best we can be.

Accessory favorite Versona and on-trend Wet Seal to open before holidays; Glowgolf opening soon

Murfreesboro, TN - Shopping. Centered on You. That’s what Stones River Mall is all about. With two new fashion retailers set to open for the holidays and new expanded entertainment options coming soon, Stones River Mall is adding to its shopper-friendly reputation as hub for not only shopping, but also dining and entertainment.

At the top of the list of fashionable additions is teen favorite Wet Seal. The California-based company is a leading specialty retailer of contemporary apparel for teen girls and young adults, featuring on-trend collections of fashion tops, dresses, shoes, denim, accessories and more at affordable prices. Wet Seal is planning to open in time for holiday dressing and gifting. The 3,900 square-foot store will be located near the Food Court.

Also slated to open during the holidays is Versona Accessories, a new women’s specialty retailer of jewelry and accessories, accented by key apparel items. The retailer boasts an upscale shopping environment where women can find all the necessities to complete an outfit, including jewelry, handbags, belts, scarves, hair accessories, sunglasses, footwear and more. Versona will occupy 8,842 square feet outdoors in lifestyle promenade, The Shops at Stones River, and will be among the first ten new stores nationwide.

Visitors to Stones River Mall will score some wholesome fun when Glowgolf opens this Friday, August 19. The glow-in-the-dark mini golf offers rounds of fun and inexpensive entertainment for all ages. Excellent for groups, small parties or just a twosome, players enjoy a round of miniature golf under a blacklight -- even the balls glow. Glowgolf will be located near Sears and the Food Court.

In other entertainment news, longtime favorite at Stones River Mall, Chuck E. Cheese’s is expanding its current location at the main entrance to the shopping center beginning late August, adding 2,100 square feet of entertainment space. When completed, the popular party place will offer even more of its wholesome environment with games, food and fun for kids of all ages. Chuck E. Cheese’s plans to remain open during construction.

As a result of the Chuck E. Cheese’s expansion, GNC, one of the world's largest stores dedicated to helping customers improve the quality of their lives, has made a move and is now located inside Stones River Mall off Center Court next to Best Buy Mobile.

If you are a business owner, you already know just how important your workforce is. A business is nothing without the people that run it, and this is why it is so important to show appreciation for the hard work your employees put in. When your company celebrates a major achievement, when a holiday rolls around, or when an employee has a birthday; it is important to show them how much you care. The problem is, gifts can be difficult. It’s easy to pick out the wrong item for an employee, and as a business owner you don’t have the time to spend hours searching the mall for the perfect gift. In the past, your only safe option was the incredibly impersonal gift card, but Ribbon Gifts are here to change all that.

A Ribbon Gift is a simple and personal way to show your employees that you care. Ribbon Gifts allow you to choose exactly how much you want to spend on an item and what kind of gift you would like to give, but the best part about Ribbon is that they let the recipient choose the specific item that they really want to have. Ribbon offers high quality gifts ranging from 30 to 1000 dollars, and Ribbon only offers the kind of products that people get excited about. Gifts from Vera Wang, Bose, Yankee Candle, LG, and Omaha Steaks are just some of the things that you can choose from when you receive a Ribbon Gift.

Giving a Ribbon Gift is easy. First you contact Jay Wetzel, Murfreesboro’s Ribbon Gift expert, and you give him an idea of how much you would like to spend. Then Jay will help you pick out the gift collection that is right for your employees. Gift Collections are categories that gift recipients are able to pick there specific gift from. These collections range from Guy-Gear, I Do!, Luxury, Pamper, Celebrate, and much much more. Each gift collection is one flat price, which makes budgeting easier than ever. When you have picked your Ribbon Gift Collections, it is time to reward your employees.

Giving the gift is the best part. Your employee will be impressed by the large beautiful envelope that a Ribbon Gift comes in, and the excitement will continue as they discover all the great items they can choose with their Ribbon Gift. They can pick out the gift they want online, or they can call the number on the card to choose the gift over the phone. The gift will then be sent directly to their residence at no cost to them. Nowhere on the Ribbon Gift is there a price tag; the amount you spent on the Ribbon Gift never goes beyond your interaction with Jay.

Ribbon Gifts make a perfect prize for a company Picnic or Raffle, because there is something for everyone in each gift collection. Call Jay today and ask him about the special buy 4 gifts and get the 5^th free offer. It’s time you show your employees how much they mean to you with gifts they will cherish for years to come. Join the thousands of people who are already brightening their workplace with Ribbon.

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