Good morning, Jackson.

Toyota TN employees and Comfort Cases packed 150 backpacks for local foster kids; working at the Jackson facility, staff gathered essential supplies (including hygiene kits and comfort items) for distribution across 20 counties.

A recent AAA study shows Jackson drivers routinely go 5 mph over the limit because locals say traffic flows faster; one driver recalled a minor speeding case being dismissed + experts warn that even small excess speeds can increase risk on our roads.

Henderson County is offering four RV lots on 1.3 acres off Life Access Road for $125 a week under a five-year lease for low-income residents with campers.

The initiative aims to help tenants save for future home purchases & build self-sustainable housing.

Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has an art installation titled Unexpected featuring local artist Courtney Haynes (Hub City native), whose work includes self-portraits and reinterpretations of pop culture figures.

The exhibit is on the hospital's lower level and some pieces are available for sale.

Jackson TN Pride 2026 returns on Sept.

26 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center (400 South Highland Ave) with a live DJ, local food trucks, and a ticketed 18+ drag show featuring a special guest from RuPaul's Drag Race. Proceeds support the Pride Scholarship Program and community outreach initiatives.

A new study from SmartAsset shows that a single adult in Tennessee needs nearly $90,000 a year to live comfortably, placing the state 37th nationwide.

The report says Tennessee saw its living wage requirement drop by 1.7% from 2025.

On Aug. 18 at 10:30 a.m., the Jackson-Madison County School Board presented a resolution to Marcia Moss's family & honored her 30-year commitment to education, with her photo to be displayed on the new district building on Allen Street for three years.

Jackson Museum School held its ribbon cutting Tuesday at a temporary location as the new public charter school blended traditional classes with hands-on learning for kindergarten + middle school students and will move to its permanent campus at 1515 Campbell Street once construction is complete.

A recap of Jamboree week showcased the top 5 plays from local sports events, capturing key moments and standout performances from community games (the piece was published Aug.

18).