Author: Mark Brooks

5-2-1-0 Day in the Park

This free event is sponsored by the McNairy County Health Council and everyone is invited. The 3rd annual 5-2-1-0 Day in the Park countywide event is scheduled for Saturday, 09/13/14,9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. To promote healthy lifestyles and family…

Tools and Weapons Demonstration

Stop by the south end of the museum to learn about the tools and weapons that were used by the ancient people who lived here.

Museum Tours

Come by the museum to learn about the artifacts that reside there from Logan!

Interpretive Hudson Branch Hike

Meet Logan in the museum to take a hike down the Hudson Branch. This trail goes through beaver created wetlands and forest, and comes out in the western side of the park, by Twin and Ozier Mounds. This hike will…

Chunkey

– Meet Logan behind the museum to play the ancient game of chunkey. Learn about its history and how to play, then try your hand at the game.

Meet Selu

Come by the museum to meet Pinson‘s resident Corn Snake!

Neo-Primitive Bowmaking

Come by the museum to learn about the process of making bows out of Urban Ivory (PVC).

Lauderdale County Tomato Festival

Head to Ripley This Weekend for the 31st Annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival. Tomato season seems a little late this year, but that isn‘t stopping the party this weekend at Ripley City Park, where tomato growers, vendors, and fans will…

Gospel Meeting

Gospel Meeting Bethany Church of Christ 1 Osborne Lane Trenton, TN 38382 Sunday August 3rd - Wednesday August 6th Guest Speaker: Robert Lambert Service Times: Sunday School: 9:30 am Sunday morning Worship: 10:30 am Sunday - Wednesday 7:00 pm nightly…

JEFF VANN MEMORIAL BIKE RUN & AUCTION

The Jeff Vann Memorial Bike Run & Auction will be held as a benefit for the family of the late Jeff Vann who tragically lost a battle with cancer. Bike Run & events will be kick off at ELKS LODGE…

Jackson Area Mothers of Mulitiples Mommy & Me Consignment Sale

The sale will be held at Calvary Baptist Church – Oil Well Road – Jackson. Drop-off times (all drop-off will be on-site at Calvary Baptist Church): Thursday, 08/21/14, 6pm - 8pm Friday, 08/22/14, 9am - 5pm IMPORTANT: No items will…

Madison Scots presents Tennessee Scottish Festival A Gathering of the Clans

Join us as we celebrate the cultural heritage of Scotland with live music and dance performance on stage, Scottish Clans and Societies booths, Genalogy Guides, Surname History, Bagpipes and Drums Bands, Tartan Parades, Scots/Irish Vendors, Demonstration Exhibits, Scots,Irish and southern…

Grief Seminar

A Grief Seminar using Adam Hamilton's book, "Why? Making Sense of God's Will." This four week course embraces not only loss of a loved one, but life's other unexpected events that would cause you to grieve also. Begins on August…

Community Service Event

Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, 371 Holcomb Street, Hollow Rock, TN will be hosting a Community Service Event. This event is a Job/Health/Education/Finance Fair that will be held at the church.

Chunkey

Meet Logan behind the museum to play and learn about the ancient Native American game of Chunkey.

Interpretive Sauls Mound Hike

Stop by the museum to join Logan on a hike to the top of Sauls Mound. This will take around 45 minutes, so be sure to bring lots of water, sunscreen, bug spray, and comfortable walking shoes.

Museum Tour

Meet Logan in the museum to take a guided tour through the museum‘s exhibits and ask questions about the artifacts that reside here.

Neo-Primitive Bowmaking

Come by the museum to learn about Neo-Primitive archery using “Urban Ivory" (PVC)

JUNIOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT DAY !!!

Stuffed Animal Repair (Bring your favorite stuffed animal.) Appearance by Doc McStuffins character. Ambulance & Fire Truck Exploration. 9-1-1 for Kids. Get your own stethoscope. Relay Races. Snacks & Much Much More! $10.00/child (Ages 2-10) Contact JANET PEELER, BETHEL UNIVERSITY…

Carroll County Community Fair Event

Professionals and Experienced Volunteers will be assisting the Carroll County Community with information about Jobs, Health, Education, Finance, and Spiritual Counseling.

FISH FRY BAND AND KARAOKE

ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH AND FIXINS 6-8, LIVE MUSIC FOLLOWING BEYOND BLAME 8-10 $15.00 FOR FISH DINNER OR $5 IF YOU COME JUST FOR THE BAND.

Red Bird Bazaar

All day shopping. Free for shoppers. Vendors contact church office to rent space. Money raised for event will be used by Women's Ministry for their Mission Project.

WEST TENNESSEE MINI TRACTOR PULL

FREE TO COME AND WATCH CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE!! PULLERS RANGE FROM 5 YEARS OLD TO 70 YEARS OLD ALL ARE WELCOME!!THE PULL STARTS AT 5:00PM SATURDAY JULY 5TH FOR INFORMATION CALL 731-424-6396

Berean Missionary Baptist Church Annual Family and Friends Day

Berean Missionary Baptist Church 214 North Royal Street cordially invites the public to their annual Family and Friends Day July 20, 2014 @ 2pm. The speaker and guests will be Dr. James Baxter and Blairs Chapel CME Church. Dinner will…

Parker’s Crossroads Walking Horse Show

Award winning show. Many current & former World Champions will compete in 31 classes. Competitors & owners will represent several surrounding states. Concessions & children's playground all sponsored by the Wildersville Ruritan Club.

YOUTHFEST

Youth Fest ages: Middle school and High School. Activities: Worship, Fellowship, Skits by the Youth and Food.

Darlene’s Closet

Jackson's Empowerment and Enrichment Complex will be hosting a yard sale to raise money to support their youth and adults programs. The event will be held on Friday July 11th from 8-5 pm and on Saturday from 6am-2pm. On Saturday…

Summer Extravaganza Car & Bike Show

Kids and grown-ups alike, it‘s an event for the whole family to enjoy! The 1st Annual Summer Extravaganza Car & Bike Show will be July 12th at the Selmer City Park from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 pm. Registration for the…

7th Annual Mary Lou Johnson Scholarship Banquet

Keynote speaker will be Ms. Madine Nichols, 2014 McNairy County Teacher of the Year. Admission is $15/singles and $25/couples. Free admission to Seniors 60 and above and children 17 and under. You must call in advance to reserve a free…

Movie on the Lawn, Fireworks to Follow

Movie on the Lawn, Fireworks to follow. Free to the community, Free Popcorn and Coke. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, no umbrellas please. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Movie will be cancelled if inclement weather.

Chapel Ridge Community Unity Extravaganza

We are celebrating the Junior Youth Program that we have implemented here at Chapel Ridge Apartments Eric Dozier will be singing with our kids, there will be food, games and lots of fun. Time of Event is 4-7 06/28/2014. Please…

Wayne County Family History and Craft Fair

Local families will present family histories; tombstone enumeration and preservation classes; genealogy classes: how to start your research, preserve your material, and free ancestry.com available from 9:00-11:00 (time depending on quantity of researchers) and local craft artists on site selling…

Amateur Radio License Class

Crockett County Amateur Radio Society will be giving a free class for those wanting to get their technician amateur radio license. Class will be an eight to ten week class meeting every Monday Night. For more info call Travis 731-343-2974…

Firefighters Freedom Festival – Free Public Event

The Festival will begin at 4:00 pm, Friday, July 4, 2014 at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport, 308 Grady Montgomery Drive, Jackson, TN 38301 and will go till dark. The event and all activities are free to the public. The festival will…

Youth Fall Festival

There will be a Youth Fall Festival at the 1st United Pentecostal Church in Finley, Tennessee. Service starts at 2:00P.M. With Pizza and Volley Ball to Follow. All you can eat for 5.00 Per person. Sign up to be on…

Jackson Chapter Tennessee Association of the Deaf (JCTAD) Picnic

Jackson Chapter Tennessee Association of the Deaf (JCTAD) Picnic Saturday, July 12, 2014 8:00am - Dark Milan City Park 7001 Ellington Drive, Milan TN 38358 Picnic for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing people to associate, use sign language and meet…

Marriage & Family Weekend

Friday 6 to 8:30 pm Saturday 9 am to 12 pm Tickets are $10. Childcare space is limited. Call church to reserve childcare by September 12. Guest speaker is Dr. Randy Stinson from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville,…

2014 West TN Walk to End Alzheimer’s @ Jackson

Together, we can end Alzheimer‘s disease, the nation‘s sixth-leading cause of death. When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel Alzheimer's care, support and research. In addition, your actions, both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to…

Dyer High School Band Reunion

A reunion for all band students involved in the band program from 1974 thru 1980 will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2014 from 2-4pm in the Fellowship Hall of New Bethlehem Baptist Church. The church is located at 161…

Union Center School Reunion

There will be a Union Center School reunion covering years 1958-1991 for anyone who attended or worked there during those years. Menu will be potluck style: (MUST HAVE UPON ENTRY) Women bring covered dish or dessert, Men bring box non-alcoholic…

The Zion Church of Jackson: Family Service

Come join us for our 2nd Quarterly Family Service to be held Sunday, June 29th at 4:00 p.m. at Northside Assembly 27 Oil Well Road, Jackson, TN. See you there!