About Us
Building a Stronger Business Community
in West Tennessee
The Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a three-fold mission focused on the growth and development of member businesses, youth entrepreneurial development, and community and economic development in West Tennessee, particularly in Jackson–Madison County.
As the resource for minority-owned and small business owners, partnerships and corporations in Rural West Tennessee, our objective is to help new and existing businesses reach their potential by using our resources to connect them with major corporations, community leaders, and other business owners so that they learn, grow and network for greater economic development and success. The strength of our businesses determines the strength of our communities and families. Our watchword is focus.
In keeping with that mission, we highlight outstanding contemporary and historical business owners through our Annual Jewel Awards Banquet. We train and educate young people, ages 12-18, for success in business (and in life) through our Follow Me Into Business® youth workforce development program that offers soft skills training, shadowing, mentoring and internships or paid summer jobs. As part of the eight-week summer program, we also offer a tour of government offices and provide community service opportunities. We provide support for business owners with workshops and our latest effort is a new small business conference, the West Tennessee Business Showcase and Economic Development Conference.
We also offer a morning of golf in fun with our Follow Me Celebrity Golf Classic held the second Tuesday in September.
Many thanks to our staff and board members. I hope you will consider joining the Jackson Madison County African American Chamber. as a business owner or non-business supporting member. We also have memberships for corporations and corporate professional. Browse our website to to learn more about how we might help you to grow, expand and move your business to the next level. As President of JMCAACC, it is my honor to welcome you to our website and the opportunities available as we work and collaborate together.
Strengthening Businesses
Youth, and Community
The Legacy Chamber of West Tennessee exists to strengthen and advance minority-owned, small and emerging businesses & leaders.
Legacy & Founders
“At a time when small and minority-owned businesses in West Tennessee struggled to find access to resources, advocacy, and opportunity, four individuals chose not to give up. Instead of accepting the absence of support, they changed the landscape of our community by creating it.
Clarence D. Boone, our founding president, provided steady leadership and the courage to imagine something greater. Murinell D. Huntspon, our founding secretary, brought structure, commitment, and unwavering dedication. Grady Carter, Jr., our founding treasurer, ensured financial integrity and long-term sustainability. And Katie Brantley, as a founding board member, offered guidance, insight, and support that helped turn an idea into an institution.
What began as a dream became a reality that opened doors where once there were walls. Their work created access where none existed and built a pathway for entrepreneurs who simply needed a fair chance to succeed.
Because of their vision, businesses have grown, families have been supported, and futures have been shaped. Our community is stro”nger because they refused to quit.”