Good morning, Jackson.

Today, Jackson celebrates 731 Day as local businesses offer festive deals and live music.

Sounder Finery offers a 20% storewide discount (excluding fresh flowers), Uncle Fat Dogs sells a special hot dog meal for $7.31 plus tax, and Hub City Brewing hosts live music with cocktail specials.

Hundreds of families and children joined a free water balloon fight at Casey Jones Village on Friday.

The event featured balloons, inflatables, a snowcone truck, a visit from the Jackson Fire Department, and kids who helped clean up earned coupons for free ice cream and mini golf.

North Royal Street and Kingsfield Drive are closed due to downed powerlines and a motor vehicle accident — the Jackson Police Department advises motorists to find alternate routes.

Tennessee’s tax-free weekend for back-to-school shopping is underway—letting families save on clothing, school supplies and computers purchased online or in local stores from 12:01 a.m. July 31 until 11:59 p.m. Aug.

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Jackson Symphony will launch its 66th season with 'Rhapsody in Blue Jeans' on Sept.

12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center (400 South Highland Avenue) in Jackson.

The Wise Company in Savannah closed on Thursday, leaving over 130 Hardin County workers without jobs.

Local leaders are reaching out to nearby employers to quickly find new openings for the displaced workers & reconnect them with industrial opportunities.

Andrew Jackson Elementary School kicked off its new school year with a camping theme called Camp AJX, hosting a bear hunt for students inside the school.

Teachers promoted hands-on learning while families were reminded to bring clear backpacks for tax-free weekend (clear backpack policy applies).

Jackson State Community College recognized 322 full-time students on the honor roll and 610 on the dean's list during the Spring 2026 semester (the awards require students to complete at least 12 hours of college-level coursework) as part of a commitment to academic excellence.

Tennessee Highway Patrol reminded drivers today to yield at crossings and slow down near schools as students return to class in Jackson—encouraging careful driving to keep children safe.

Health inspectors in West Tennessee completed routine food safety inspections between July 27 and 31, giving scores (65 to 100).

In Jackson, several establishments including Gabriel’s Educational Center and McDonald’s earned perfect ratings from the Tennessee Department of Health.

The Rockabillys beat the Catfish 7—4 in their final home game on Jul.

31 at their local field in Jackson.