Jay White Named Chairman of Tennessee Auctioneer Commission

 

Agee & Johnson is proud to announce our very own Jay White has been elected Chairman of the Tennessee Auctioneer Commission. The Commission was founded in 1967 and is responsible for licensing auctioneers and firms at all levels. In addition to licensing, the commission is also responsible for enacting rules of or professional conduct and standards of practice.

 

The mission of this governing body is “to protect the public health, safety and welfare through regulation of affiliate auctioneers, principal auctioneers and public automobile auctions.” Jay has proven he is an advocate of the public’s well-being in his many years of fast-talking.

 

 

Jay became a licensed auctioneer in 1986 before he was 20 years old and hasn’t stopped since. He is now the broker / owner of Agee & Johnson Realty & Auction where he has spent his entire 39-year career. He presides over more than 60 auctions per year including many charity benefits. On most Saturdays, and even some weekdays, Jay can be found lending his quick-talking skills to the latest auction on the books.

 

 

Lebanon Among Nation's Fastest-Growing Cities

One of the nation’s fastest-growing cities is located right here in Middle Tennessee.

Lebanon is the 12^th fastest-growing city in the country, according to recently released population estimates from the Census Bureau.

The Wilson County city, about 30 miles east of Nashville, grew 8.9% from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2023.

The city and county have been a target for both new residents and corporate expansions in recent years. Multiple companies, including Bridgetown Natural Foods LLC, Lochinvar LLC and REI have announced plans to open manufacturing or distribution facilities in the community.

The state has announced close to 20 economic development projects in the county since 2020, totaling 6,300 jobs and over a billion in investment.

Lebanon’s leadership is also working to attract restaurants and other amenities. The city recently recruited sit-down restaurant Aubrey’s under a $1.5 million economic development incentive.

The South tops the Census' list of regions with the fastest-growing cities of a population of at least 20,000.

Cities in the South grew by an average of 1%. Celina, Texas, was the fastest-growing city, with a 26.6% increase.

“The population growth across the South in 2023 was driven by significant numeric and percentage gains among its cities,” said Crystal Delbé, a statistician in the Census Bureau’s Population Division, in a news release. “Thirteen of the 15 fastest-growing cities were in the South, with eight in Texas alone.”

Metro Nashville gained more than 5,600 residents last year, making Music City the 21^st largest city in the country. The city’s population increased 0.83%, to 687,788. Zooming out, Tennessee as a whole grew by 1.1%

New York City is the most populous city in the country, according to the Census Bureau, with 8.3 million residents.

Agee & Johnson:  THE VISION LIVES ON

  I  Holiday 2019 by Sabrina Garrett

 



 

Forty years ago, Agee & Johnson was founded by Jim Agee and Jerry Johnson. The gentlemen shared a vision for a realty and auction company rooted deep in community service. That vision  lives on today under the new ownership of Principal Broker and Auctioneer Jay White.



White began working for Agee & Johnson in 1988.  “I never thought about doing anything else,” he said. “It has been enjoyable. I like helping people and seeing the joy in their eyes when they buy something or seeing the joy in their eyes when something gets sold.”

Helene Cash, an affiliate broker and spokesperson for White, explained that three years ago Agee & Johnson partnered with another real estate company, becoming a division of that firm. “Early in 2019 the opportunity arose for Agee & Johnson to become its own brokerage again. Jay had an opportunity to open the brokerage and chose to restore the legacy of Agee & Johnson Realty and Auction,” she said.

 

White doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon and said that with his son, Hayden, now an Affiliate Broker and Auctioneer with the company – taking ownership seemed like the right thing to do. “I wanted to bring back the way we have done things in the past and continue the legacy,” White said.

 

Cash added that although the business is community-focused, there is a modern approach with technology and utilizing the tools available for today’s home buyers and sellers. “With the diverse talents of our real estate team we handle all aspects – commercial and residential, buyer and seller, new home sales and resales, working with buyers searching for their dream home as well as land development,” Cash elaborated. “Jay and his team are highly skilled at land development and land division no matter if it is a real estate transaction or an auction sale.”



 

 Agee & Johnson boasts over 275 years of experience in helping clients thanks to their team, which includes: Jim Agee, Harry Bennett, Phil Bryant, Linda Hackett, Seth Hallums, Scott Harris, Ed James, Larry Keller, Rene Ketelsen, Neal Oakley, Charlie Pass, Michael Randolph, Clay Sanders, Helene Singer Cash, Chip Smith, Jan Smith, Lou Anne Snyder, Jessica Taylor, Rick Thorne, and Hayden White.

Agee & Johnson Realty and Auction Re-Opens Office

 

Lebanon-based real estate brokerage Agee & Johnson Realty and Auction recently re-opened their office at 728 West Main St, Lebanon, TN, 37087.  The office provides space for all of the Agee & Johnson professionals and allows the brokerage to grow and serve more Middle Tennessee neighborhoods.

 

Broker, Hall of Fame Auctioneer and now owner, Jay White, is excited for the team of 20 agents to be able to serve the community with a name people know and trust.



“We are excited to have Agee & Johnson back in Lebanon,” he said.  “Our focus on service and community has built a legacy of trust.  Our knowledge of real estate and auctions, along with a team of agents that have over 275 years of knowledge, allow us to be a highly skilled team of professionals.”

 

Agee & Johnson Realty and Auction was started in 1977 by Jim Agee and Jerry Johnson with a focus on integrity and trust.  While the focus has not changed, Jay has had an opportunity to bring this Middle Tennessee brokerage firm forward while embracing the legacy and combining the technology of the current market.  Having a standard of excellence will provide each client’s unique situation with community knowledge, industry trends and best in industry outcomes.

 

Agee & Johnson is the community’s trusted realty and auction company.  Servicing Middle Tennessee area, the team is committed to the successful outcome of its clients’ real estate or auction transaction.  The team focus is on the needs of the client, a smooth transaction and a successful outcome.

 

The real estate brokerage and auction firm was built from the ground up to empower the home buyers and sellers with unmatched knowledge and expertise of professionals in the area.  Proactive, honest and trust-worthy, Agee & Johnson agents listen to the clients’ needs, address their concerns and deliver customized solutions.

 

For more information, call 615.444.0909 or visit

www.AgeeAndJohson.com

Jay White Elected Vice President for Tennessee Auctioneers Association

We are pleased to announce that Jay White, Broker, Auctioneer and Owner of Agee & Johnson Realty and Auction has been elected to office of Vice President for the Tennessee Auctioneers Association. New officers were elected at the 2019 TAA Convention held in Nashville, TN.  Patti Baldini was elected President, Ritchie Broyles and Eddie Ables were also newly elected to the Board of Directors.  Congratulations to all.

 Jay was also inducted into the 2019 TAA Hall of Fame.  As a long time member, he started his career as an Auctioneer in 1987.    His high standards and integrity are well known in the Auction world.  

Jay is consistently sought after for his ability to understand the highest and best potential when working with land development and land division.  No matter if taking a single large parcel of land and turning it into a multi parcel development, Jay not only has the vision but also can walk the land owner through the very detailed process.  A few of the high-profile land division projects were Starstruck Farm and Belle Isle Plantation.

Please assist us in congratulating Jay with his newest accomplishment.

For more information about the Tennessee Auctioneers Association, go to their website www.TNAuctioneers.com.  The Mission of the TAA - The Tennessee Auctioneers Association (TAA) is a professional organization supporting the auction industry. We promote high standards and encourage members to practice the highest principles of integrity in their auctioneering profession. Members agree to work uniformly to remain competitive in the auctioneering profession.