Jackson
Morning News
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The meet-and-greet—set for June 15 at 7:30 p.m.—at Hub City Brewing in Jackson will let local fans meet Miss Volunteer America contestants from across the country and get program books signed. WNBJ 39
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anderson Park in downtown Jackson will get a new functional art installation in June; the permanent work, created by Looking Up Arts from San Francisco, includes sculptures that serve as tables & chairs and draw on agricultural & musical themes to transform an empty sidewalk space into a vibrant community area. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ VSS Dance invites Jackson families to attend its 38th annual free recital, Dancing in Candyland, which starts at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 18th at the Carl Perkins Civic Center downtown—featuring jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop, and musical theatre performances—and welcomes dancers from toddlers to advanced students. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Jackson will host the Miss Volunteer America 2026 competition at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, where the new titleholder will be crowned on June 21, 2026 with preliminary rounds on June 18, 19, and 20, 2026—tickets are required for all events. WNBJ 39
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jackson area sports fans can vote for the girls athlete of the week covering May 5–11 until 5 p.m. on May 15 and see nominees for the boys athlete of the week who are competing in TSSAA events, with last week’s close vote win by Hardin County’s Miley Samples noted in the report. The Jackson Sun
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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.
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Stacy Mitchhart Live Concert
7 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Jackson's AMP at the Market — Bring your own chairs and coolers — Experience a night of sensational tunes from a globally recognized artist.
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Children's Business Fair
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Jackson Careers and Technology Middle School — Free entry — A creative space for kids to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit.
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NAACP 62nd Freedom Fund Banquet
Tickets are $80 per person- VIP Tickets are $20 per person.
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Alton River Dragons vs. Jackson Rockabillys
7-10 p.m. — The Ballpark at Jackson — Support your local team — Cheer for the Jackson Rockabillys as they take on the Alton River Dragons.
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Dubois County Bombers
7-10 p.m. — The Ballpark at Jackson — Come show support for Jackson's hometown team as they take on the Dubois County Bombers.
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State Games of Tennessee Pickleball Tournament
12 PM – 7 PM — Conger Park — Registration fees apply — Enjoy competitive pickleball with 18 courts and exclusive player amenities.
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Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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