Good morning, Jackson.

Suspect Austin Drummond was captured on Aug.

5 in Jackson for a quadruple homicide in Lake County—he is held without bond as the state seeks the death penalty—and his next court hearing is on Aug. 14 while a victim's family expresses their determination for justice.

The 2026 governor's race in Tennessee is heating up as Rep. John Rose announced his bid in March and Senator Marsha Blackburn will launch hers on August 6—voters will cast ballots in the primary on August 6 and then choose the next governor on November 3.

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.

Hub City Hullabaloo

High-octane weekend — Aug 22-23 — Jackson Dragway LLC — Check out thrilling vintage drag racing and muscle car mayhem in Rockabilly's birthplace.

Jackson City Fair

12-10 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience family fun and hot-air balloon rides at the first-ever Jackson City Fair.

Project Management Meet & Greet

5:30-7 p.m. — Greater Jackson Chamber — Free entry — Connect with project management professionals over pizza and drinks while building your network.

Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series - Smooth Jazz Progressions

7:30-9 p.m. — Jackson's AMP at the Market — Free admission — Celebrate the rich musical legacy of West Tennessee with smooth jazz under the stars.

Virtuoso Unveiled

7:30 PM — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dazzling showcase of technical brilliance from the Jackson Symphony's 65th Season kickoff.