Jackson
Morning News
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MAT Industries, a global manufacturer of air compressors and brake tanks, announced today that it will expand in Jackson by investing at least $9 million+ creating 30 new jobs and increasing its local workforce to nearly 260 people. The expansion will add multiple production lines and strengthen the company’s presence in West Tennessee. WYN 106.9
- ➤ TGI Fridays on Vann Drive in Jackson was demolished and is now rubble—Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers will replace it once the site is cleared. There is no word yet on when construction will begin. WNBJ 39
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Between 12 a.m. on June 2 and 8 a.m. on June 3, many people were booked into or released from Madison County Jail on charges — such as unlawful exposure and probation violations — but booking does not prove guilt. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jackson's Rockabillys Stadium—located at 4 Fun Place—will host The Beach Boys with special guests LOCASH on Thursday, September 25. Tickets will be available starting at 10:00 a.m. on June 6 with prices ranging from $39.99 to $89.99 and season ticket holders receiving early access. WBBJ-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jackson City Council passed its budget without raising taxes during a 113-minute meeting on Tuesday morning. Council members spent 55 minutes on one agenda item and 35 minutes listening to public input—details that drove the decision. The Jackson Post
- ➤ Today, Tennessee launched a free hangtag program to remind parents to check the backseat when cars heat up in the summer. Hangtags are available at local health departments (Tennessee Highway Patrol offices, Driver Centers, and AAA locations) to help prevent children from being left in dangerously hot vehicles. WNBJ 39
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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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Cornhole State Games of Tennessee
6 PM – 9 PM — Fairgrounds Park — Entry fees range from $30 to $60 — Compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze in a thrilling cornhole tournament for all skill levels.
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State Games of Tennessee 2025: Horseshoes Competition
9 AM — Malesus Park — Awards for top athletes — Compete for glory in a friendly horseshoes showdown at Tennessee's inaugural state games.
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Normal CornBelters
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets available — Enjoy a thrilling live baseball matchup as the Rockabillys take on the CornBelters.
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Springfield Lucky Horseshoes
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Support your local team — Catch an exciting baseball game as the Rockabillys take on the Horseshoes.
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Yoga in the Park
10-11 a.m. — theLOCAL — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing yoga session led by experienced instructors in a welcoming atmosphere.
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Time TBA — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s timeless tale set in fifteenth-century Paris.
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Hub City MMA 10
5:30-11 p.m. — Fairgrounds Park — Tickets available on TickPick — Experience an action-packed night of mixed martial arts in Jackson.
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Firefighters Freedom Festival
3 PM — Jackson Regional Airport — Free entry — The Firefighters Freedom Festival is back and ready to light up the sky!
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