Jackson
Morning News
Monday, April 21st, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hilary Griffith and Katie Howerton unveiled a new mural at the Farmers’ Market in Jackson after taking part in Our Jackson Home’s Design Dash earlier this year. The duo, who never designed a mural before, created their first large-scale community art piece — brightening a local space. The Jackson Post
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ District 8 Representative David Kustoff spoke at the Jackson Rotary Club Wednesday afternoon on immigration and economy issues — he is now serving his fifth term since he was first elected in 2016. The Jackson Post
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee football may consider UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar as a transfer option to replace Nico Iamaleava—Aguilar has not entered the transfer portal yet and his agents are contacting schools after his record-setting career at Appalachian State. If he transfers to UT, he will compete with redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger—one of the top young QBs on the roster. The Jackson Sun
-
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.
-
Danny Gokey & Tasha Layton Concert
7-10 p.m. — Love & Truth Church — Hidden fees not included — Experience uplifting performances by Danny Gokey and Tasha Layton in a community-friendly venue.
-
Spring Career Expo
10 AM – 2 PM — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Free — Explore hundreds of job opportunities and meet potential employers in a professional setting.
-
But Why? Showing and Panel Discussion
6-10 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Tickets not listed — Engage with original cast members and special guests exploring light and hope amidst darkness.
-
Bee Fest 5K and Craft Fair
10 AM – 3 PM — Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park — Supports the Honeybee Project — Enjoy crafts and educational activities alongside a virtual 5K.
-
47 Sweetwater - $335,000
Move-in ready 2,187 sq ft home in Traditions Subdivision, large fenced backyard, new dishwasher, refrigerator stays, gas log fireplace, 2-car garage
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Jackson Morning News
Jackson Morning News is a community newsletter sharing current events in Jackson, Tennessee. Our mission is to make local news more accessible, highlight extraordinary people across the Jackson community, and support local organizations. If you like Jackson Morning News, you can support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Jackson.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Jackson and across Tennessee. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to make local news more accessible and highlight extraordinary people across the Jackson community.
We help people in Jackson save time finding the news that matters most to them: local news in Jackson, about Jackson, curated especially for you on a daily basis—all for free.
Subscribe to Jackson Morning News
A free Jackson community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most critical news for the community every day.
- No spam
- Daily emails, only news! We never sell your data.
© Jackson Morning News. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://jacksonmorning.com/sitemap