Good morning, Jackson.

The Jackson-Madison Chapter DAR hosted Women’s Veterans Day today, honoring nearly 50 women veterans at the VFW Post 6496 (285 Airways Boulevard) in Jackson beginning at 2 p.m. The event, co-sponsored by the James Madison Chapter Sons of the American Revolution, featured door prizes and a guest message by Carroll County’s Veteran Service Officer Renee Myers.

A local bake shop celebrated the grand opening of its new location Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 2062F Pleasant Plains Ext.—The shop offered free macarons to the first 50 guests and featured other surprises as it expanded from its two-year space at the LOCAL.

Athletes competed for medals at the State Games of Tennessee at the West TN Sportsplex in Jackson where youth softball, baseball, and pickleball events awarded gold, silver, and bronze on Sunday.

The tournament was shortened to one day due to weather—teams had a bonding night and some winners may advance to the State Games of America.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yoga in the Park

10-11 a.m. — theLOCAL — Free entry — Enjoy a refreshing yoga session led by experienced instructors in a welcoming atmosphere.

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.

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.

Firefighters Freedom Festival

3 PM — Jackson Regional Airport — Free entry — The Firefighters Freedom Festival is back and ready to light up the sky!

O'Fallon Hoots Baseball Game

7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the O'Fallon Hoots live at Jackson Baseball Stadium for a fun evening of summer baseball.