Good morning, Jackson.

The Jackson Equity Project is hosting the Cars for a Cause car show downtown Jackson on April 26 starting at 10 a.m. at 101 East College Street, and registration fees start at $25 (phone 7318038831).

Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Greater Jackson Chamber a 5-Star Accreditation—recognizing its strong leadership and positive impact on local businesses.

The month-long review process confirmed the chamber’s commitment to creating a thriving business environment in Jackson.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Greater Jackson Chamber a 5-Star Accreditation for effective leadership and a positive impact on the local business community.

The recognition follows a rigorous review process that took six-to-nine months to complete.

The alleged suspect, Matthew Berry, in the Picture Perfect Event Center shooting—where an incident on Oct.

20 left one dead and eight injured—appeared in Jackson City Court on Mar. 26 and his case was bound over to a grand jury while he faces charges including First Degree Murder in Perpetration of a Crime, Attempted Second Degree Murder, and Theft of Property between $1,000 and $2,500.

Griot Collective will host a poetry workshop on April 3 at Lane College in Jackson starting at 1 p.m. for local college students.

Award-winning poet Major Jackson will read his work and host a Q&A session at 6 p.m.—celebrating National Poetry Month.

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission declared Finish the FAFSA Week from March 31 through April 4 to urge high school seniors and their families to complete the FAFSA by April 15—ensuring eligibility for two years of tuition-free college through Tennessee Promise.

JCM basketball's BJ Ballard won last week's Boys Athlete of the Week by receiving 7,811 votes out of 16,221 and fans will vote once per hour until 5 p.m. on April 3 to pick this week's top local athlete among nominees in baseball and soccer.

Jackson area high school softball fans can vote for the girls athlete of the week until 5 p.m. Thursday, April 3.

Nominees include Kylie Ballentine of South Gibson, Katelyn Coulston of Haywood, Emerson Fair of USJ, Avery Faulkner of South Fulton, Blakely Harmon of Lexington, Lily Kate Jones of Dyersburg, Rylee Key of Dyer County, Addie Jo Melton of Camden, Madey Putnam of TCA and McCall Sims of Westview—last week’s winner Chanley Steele from McNairy Central earned 8,557 votes.

Penelope Road Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with Penelope Road at a local brewery.

The Music of Led Zeppelin

7:30-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Enjoy a symphonic rock adventure that bridges the gulf between rock'n roll and classical music.

Art Exhibit: Community and Neighborhood

6-8 p.m. — The Gallery on Highland — Free entry — Discover the essence of Jackson through the narratives of local artists Trey Thompson and Samantha Wood.

26th Annual Variety Show

7-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Tickets not specified — Witness an impressive showcase of student talent in dance, song, and creativity.

Tenor Madness Jazz Celebration

7 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — $30 general, $15 students — Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with live performances by the Art Edmaiston and Gregory Tardy Quartets.

Crawfest 2025

3-8 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Family-friendly event — Celebrate with crawfish, shrimp, and fun activities for all ages.

Yoga in the Park

12-1 p.m. — theLOCAL — Free entry — Enjoy an inclusive yoga session for all levels led by a skilled instructor in a community setting.