Students end summer camp with model tractor pull
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Students in Chester County finished summer camp with a model tractor pull. Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs is the charitable foundation of the Fabricators and Manufacturers…
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Free class being hosted for kids by Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village have a schedule full of events planned this month in continuation of their summer programming. One of…
New Mediterranean café now open in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new Mediterranean café opened in Jackson. Taziki's Mediterranean Café is now open and serving its fresh, modern Mediterranean fare at its first Hub City location. It…
New business sets up in old train depot
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new business made its home in downtown Jackson. Crystal's Zen and Juice is a unique juice bar and art lounge with an emphasis on providing…
Kids Market to continue in Jackson for June
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some new opportunities are on the way for children in business. The City of Jackson and the Children's Entrepreneur Market are hosting an event together at the…
College hosts certification workshop for minority businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit and a local college joined together. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce, with Lane College and the Nashville Black Chamber…
NFL’s Dexter McCluster to join local football camp Saturday
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- A local city receives a visit from a former NFL player. The Town of Whiteville will host NFL running back Dexter McCluster…
LIFELINE seeks donors as West TN’s blood supply reaches critically low level
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services announced that West Tennessee's blood supply is at a critically low level. Blood types O positive, O negative, A positive, A negative, B positive, and B…
Luncheon held for Teacher of the Year honorees
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System hosted a luncheon for their Teacher of the Year honorees. Friday morning, they all came together at the Jackson Country Club in north…
University marks Memorial Day with commemoration
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin held its 23rd Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony on Friday. The ceremony saw retired US Army Lt. Gen. Dennis Cavin speak to…
Foster children pick out quilts of their own
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit and a quilting club came together. Thursday, Youth Villages and the Savannah Quilting Club set up a "Meet-and-Pick-Up-a-Quilt" event at the Jackson Youth Villages…
Two local graduates receive scholarship from Jackson Pride
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first-ever Jackson Pride Scholarship Reception was held Thursday. Back in February, the Jackson, TN Pride organization began raising money to be able to give back to the community.…
Local shelter seeks loving homes for their animals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In the need for a furry friend? The Jackson Animal Care Center has multiple animals available for adoption. The center is a managed intake municipal shelter that works…
New pickleball courts open in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- One city welcomes a new sport in their community. McKenzie Mayor Ryan Griffin invited media to the city to discuss the new pickleball courts. Organizers say pickleball is fun,…
Madison County seniors eligible for free Chromebooks, training
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors can get tech savvy thanks to a new grant. Southwest Human Resources Senior Services has received a grant for Madison County senior citizens to…
UofM Lambuth dean talks university’s future at Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The downtown Rotary Club invites another guest for a weekly luncheon. This week's speaker was Dean of University of Memphis Lambuth, Niles Reddick. Reddick is also a prolific…
Exit 56 Blues Fest begins Saturday in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Get ready for a weekend filled with great food and music! The Exit 56 Blues Fest is returning to Brownsville for Memorial Day weekend. Beginning at 10…
Luncheon held for counselors, social workers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Counselors and social workers enjoyed a lunch on Friday. To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and to bring awareness to the importance of mental health school, leaders…
GALLERY: First ever winery opened in local county
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county welcomed its first winery on Friday. Forty Cannons Winery is located on the grounds of Stillwaters Farm in Henderson. They're a small, boutique-type winery…
2023 Tennessee River Jam set for early June
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with multiple partners for the annual Tennessee River Jam. The 2023 Tennessee River Jam headliners include Chris Janson, Drake…
2023 Extraordinary Shake Champion named
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Extraordinary Shake Champion for 2023 has been named. Jackson Central-Merry Middle School held its second annual Extraordinary…
The Spot Eatery holds grand opening in Bells
BELLS, Tenn. -- A new eat "spot" has opened in West Tennessee. The Spot Eatery is located in Bells. It all started with a little boy from New Jersey obsessed with the…
Bee Fest, 5K to be held this weekend
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park is inviting the community to the Bee Fest and Virtual Honeybee 5K. A news release says all proceeds from the event will support…
Handle With Care to help students in local county
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new partnership is making a child's health top priority. Tennessee Handle With Care is a statewide program that is hosted by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
Career expo held in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee National Guard and WBBJ-TV brought you the 2023 spring Thomas Media Career Expo. The event took place Tuesday morning at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Attendees…
Redemption Road Rescue to hold open house
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Redemption Road Rescue shared on Wednesday that the Yard Sale will begin a day earlier. It will now be held on Friday, starting at 8 a.m. and…
Cookout held at Jackson Police Department
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement personnel gather for a cookout. Next week is National Police Week. The Capt. Jack Holland Detachment of the Marine Corp League came to host a…
2023 Law Day marked in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Attorneys came together for an annual event. Law Day is held every year to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding…
Gifts for Mom: Expert shares jewelry ideas ahead of Mother’s Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's still time to get those Mother's Day gifts. This Mother's Day, make mom shine with a gift worthy of all that moms do! While handmade gifts, brunches and flowers…
RIFA shares their ‘thanks’ ahead of Stamp Out Hunger
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA announced that Letter Carriers' annual food drive "Stamp Out Hunger" is set for Saturday, May 13. Wednesday, RIFA visited the USPS office on Dr. Martin Luther…
Chester County Ag Day give students hands-on experience outdoors
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students got outside for a hands-on experience for Chester County Ag Day. The event is presented by 4-H and community members, showcasing different aspects of the agricultural industry. Agriculture…
Pro wrestling returns to Jackson weekly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Who will the Hub City king be? After a long hiatus, professional wrestling is returning to Jackson with events to be held each Thursday. Pro Wrestling Mid South is the…
JPD K9 retires after 10 years of service
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local K9 is going into a well-deserved retirement. Officer K9 Pax has completed his time with the Jackson Police Department, but not after helping serve his community alongside Officer Jeremy Stines.…
First responders earns ‘Star Life Award’
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local county first responders won an award. The Gibson County Emergency Medical Service won the "Star Life Award" for region that covers most of West Tennessee. The EMS Star…
Business celebrates 10,000 customers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An internet company celebrated a major milestone. Aeneas Internet and Telephone is celebrating it's 10,000 customers! The company hosted a celebration for its customers in downtown Jackson. There…
Annual spring plant sale to continue to Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to get those plants for the spring season. The Madison County Master Gardener Volunteers collaborated with the University of Tennessee Gardens Jackson to host their…
Speakers delve into history of Liberty Garden Park
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A First Thursday program was held in the Hub City. The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library hosted the event at the library, featuring the story of…
Annual spring sale to be held Friday, Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Master Gardener Volunteers will once again be collaborating with UT Gardens-Jackson to host their annual spring plant sale. The sale takes place at the…
Lady Hawks head to Gold Bash
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School System Superintendent Dr. Marlon King and the South Side girls' basketball team are heading to Middle Tennessee. King had a special celebration planned for…
Check of $1,000 goes to local center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization received a check from United Way of West Tennessee on Wednesday. United Way presented a check of $1,000 to the Star Center as the winner of…
2023 Heroes Luncheon held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Heroes received special recognition on Wednesday. The American Red Cross hosted their 2023 Heroes Luncheon at the Carl Grant Event Center on the campus of Union University. This…
Vintage Makers Music, Arts Festival to be held this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A music and arts festival is making its way into the Hub City. The inaugural Vintage Makers Music and Arts Festival, a free, two-day event celebrating art, music,…
Senators discuss Kids Online Safety Act
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two senators came together for the safety of children. U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn were joined by young people, parents of children who died or were…
Local NAACP president stresses importance of voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization held a news conference to stress the importance of voting. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch is continuing to stress to registered voters of Jackson that voting…
‘Voice of the Titans’ visits Jackson club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted a luncheon with a special guest. "The Voice of the Titans," Mike Keith has been with the Tennessee Titans for quite some time. According…
2023 Mayor’s Civic Pride Nominations open to public
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations for the 2023 Mayor's Civic Pride Awards are now open to the public. The annual Mayor's Civic Pride Awards are meant to recognize those who take "exceptional care in…
Military symposium begins at Discovery Park
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is hosting its annual Military History and Armed Forces Symposium. The event kicked off Friday, featuring a variety of programs and interactive activities…
70th fish fry continues with parade
PARIS, Tenn. -- The 70th annual World's Biggest Fish Fry continued with a parade on Friday. Organizations across West Tennessee came together to walk in the parade in Paris, including several…
‘Heart of the Hub City’ dance night coming in May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Break out the dancing shoes! The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with Ballet Arts Jackson and The Ned to bring a night of…
60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, expert explains
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Practice makes perfect, even with financials. April 24 through April 28 is Financial Practice Week. It's focused on perfecting our spending and saving habits and reducing our debt. Overall…
