Jackson
Morning News
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson marked 95 years of service since it was founded in 1930 during the Great Depression—operating at its longstanding East Main Street location, it continues to offer compassionate care to local families. WYN 106.9
- ➤ On Labor Day, North Side High School students volunteered to hand out food boxes at the Hope Center in East Jackson—this facility serves over 450 children each week. WNBJ 39
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tony and Tiffany Gray will lead a special morning service at Believers Fellowship on September 21 at 10 a.m. at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson + the husband-and-wife duo has built a flourishing ministry since 2010 by sharing the gospel through music and heartfelt testimony. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The University of Memphis Lambuth MD Anderson Planetarium will host Hubble Vision on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with doors opening 15 minutes early and free parking available at the Hyde lot on Maple Street—attendees will see images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. WNBJ 39
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Conger swore in a new Youth Council this morning at City Hall—high school juniors from local schools joined experienced members who have led projects like trash for cash pick-ups and fundraisers for the animal care center. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The Jackson City Council held its monthly meeting Tuesday morning and approved a second reading to rezone 191 Vann Drive to a planned commercial district while recognizing students on the Mayor’s Youth Council. The council also transferred funds to the senior center and voted to send a resolution asking the state to ban synthetic kratom — actions that will require further reviews and studies. WBBJ-TV
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tennessee Firefighters Association Conference 2025
12 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jackson — Registration fees apply — Connect with first responders for valuable training and community-building activities across three days.
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Union Family Weekend 2025
Various times — Union University — Ticketed events — Celebrate with family through fun activities, food trucks, and a fireworks display.
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11th Jackson International Food and Art Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Fairgrounds Park — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of cultures through food, arts, and crafts at this annual festival.
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Disciple Concert in Jackson, TN
7-11 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch Disciple live in concert supporting Skillet with high-energy performances and a message of faith.
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