Red Robin hiring

A local restaurant is hiring 100 people here in Smyrna.

Red Robin is hiring more than 100 new team members for its new restaurant.

“We’re looking for team members who will excel in a fun, family-friendly restaurant atmosphere,” said Sid Harlin, general manager of the Smyrna Red Robin restaurant.

“Our goal at every Red Robin restaurant is to cultivate and maintain an environment that inspires upbeat and respectful team members, which allows us to put our guests’ needs first.”

I've never been in a Red Robin, but in today's changing job market, any job may be vital.

May Housing Numbers

Here are some Smyrna housing numbers for May:

2007
Homes currently on the market in Smyrna: 348
Home under contract (pending): 140
Homes closed in May 2007: 82
Homes closed Jan. 1 - May 31, 2007: 376

2006
Homes closed in May 2006: 84
Homes closed Jan. 1 - May 31, 2006: 348

Current
Least expensive: $97,100 (998 square feet, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, zero lot line on Dellwood Dr.).
Most expensive: $649,900 (this home has a contract on it, but is located in Hidden Valley and has 4706 square feet, foru bedrooms, three and a half baths).
Total number of homes for sale for over $300,000: 26

This research shows the Smyrna real estate market is right on track, and perhaps a little ahead of the numbers from last year. Congratulations Smyrna!

On a side note, I saw another study conducted by Tennessee State University that said consumer confidence is down 26%, largely due to gas prices. The feds are also reporting that the economy has slowed to a crawl the first part of the year, according to MSNBC.