Good morning, Jackson.

Velvet Volumes LLC opened in downtown Jackson inside Turntable Coffee counter — Greenhawk Records.

The bookstore offers used books at affordable prices with a trade-in program and stocks titles in romance, non-fiction, and children’s genres.

On Sunday, July 20, baseball fans and art lovers gathered at Rockabillys Stadium for Art at the Ballpark—local artists paid a $25 fee and received 4 game tickets while proceeds benefited the Jackson Arts Council.

The Leaders Education Foundation will host EmpowerEd with Dr. Jhon Delony at 400 South Highland Avenue in Jackson from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on August 14 to raise funds for scholarships that support local students and educators in West Tennessee.

Leaders Education Foundation has opened applications for its Workforce Readiness Scholarships presented by Georgia-Pacific Dixie®—the awards offer up to $1,000 to help cover testing fees, books, supplies, and tuition at local community and technical colleges.

Applications are accepted online until July 31 and require a one-time $10 membership fee.

The University of Memphis Lambuth’s MD Anderson Planetarium in Jackson is hosting a free science presentation (5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI) on August 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will show how DESI uses 5,000 robotic eyes to scan the skies for light from millions of galaxies to study dark energy.

Rich’s Ice Cream Co. recalled 110,292 ice cream bars due to potential listeria contamination, the FDA said.

The recall—initiated on June 27—affects several flavors sold in 23 states including Tennessee.

In Jackson, optometrist Dr. Janelle Davison warns that increased screen time is straining students' eyes — a trend that has raised concerns among parents — and she urges them to schedule an annual exam during back-to-school season to check for vision issues.

Local fans can vote online for the top returning quarterback for the 2025 TSSAA season — the poll accepts one vote per hour until 5 p.m. on July 24th and features candidates like Cole Brown, Ben Burgess, and Graham Simpson who had strong seasons last year.

Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish

7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Cost not specified — Cheer for Jackson's hometown team as they take on the Cape Catfish.

A Night of Celebration with Dottie Peoples

5-7 p.m. — Macedonia Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of faith and family with the Gospel trailblazer, Dottie Peoples.

Dorothy in the Land of Oz

7 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — $25 each — Experience a dazzling family-friendly ballet adventure down the Yellow Brick Road.

5th Annual Giraffe Awards

4-10:30 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticketed event — An elegant evening honoring heroes in behavioral health with dinner, live music, and dancing.

EmpowerEd: An Evening with Dr. John Delony

6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticket info available — Engage with insights from Dr. John Delony on leadership and education.

The Jukes 30 Year Anniversary Concert

7:30 PM — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Ticket info not specified — Celebrate 30 years of a cappella with The Jukes and special guests in an unforgettable night of music.

Jackson City Fair

4-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Admission and ride wristbands — Experience five days of fun with rides, live shows, and a petting zoo.