Good morning, Jackson.

Michelle and Kevin Cozine of the Jackson chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace joined a local show to explain how they help provide beds to children in need—supporting local families and highlighting the community program.

Crime Stoppers is asking for help locating Nicolas Robinson— a West Tennessee man wanted for a robbery on August 1 whose record includes charges from 2015 for arson, trespass, and vandalism.

theCO will host Taste & Tell on September 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Stella in downtown Jackson—this event marks the finale of the ScaleUp Kitchen program and offers food samples from local businesses with tickets costing $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

On Thursday evening, TCAT Jackson held a graduation ceremony at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in downtown Jackson where 220 students received diplomas and certificates.

Many graduates will soon begin work in trades such as plumbing, electrical work, mechanics and roles in nursing, surgical tech and CDL training — options that offer affordable alternatives to traditional colleges.

Insurance comparison company Insurify projects that car insurance premiums in Tennessee will rise from $1,635 in June to about $1,746 by the end of 2025 — a 5% increase driven by tariffs and inflation pressures.

This steady climb follows a 2% drop in rates during the first half of the year.

TDOT plans road construction across West Tennessee from August 20 to August 27, 2025—causing temporary lane closures, reduced speed limits and shifting traffic at key interchanges—and advises motorists to follow posted detour signage.

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.

Wildflowers and Wetlands Exploration

10 AM – 12 PM — Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park — Free entry — Discover the area's natural and cultural history while enjoying a serene stroll.

Arsenic and Old Lace Production

7:30 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a darkly comedic tale of charming sisters mixing charity with chaos.

Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series Featuring Lolo

7:30-9 p.m. — Jackson's AMP at the Market — Free entry — Celebrate the musical legacy of Jackson with a lively performance at an award-winning venue.