Good morning, Jackson.

Celebrity and local figures teed off Tuesday at Bent Tree Golf Course in the 15th Annual Follow Me Into Business Celebrity Golf Classic, which raises funds for a youth entrepreneurship and STEM program sponsored by Jackson Energy and local groups; organizers said the event supports youth (ages 13 to 18).

The City of Jackson’s Health and Sanitation Department will host its 14th annual Community Clean-Up Day on Saturday, Sept.

12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Yard on Conalco Drive + residents can drop off bulky items and shred documents to support a cleaner community.

Madison County 4-H Chicken Shack is open at the Jackson Fairgrounds through Sept.

12, serving chicken, ribs, and porkchops made by local kids. The fundraiser helps raise money for 4-H activities and gives kids valuable work experience.

The Dream Center will hold a ribbon cutting for its new gym on Friday, Sept.

11 at 12 p.m. at 59 Oil Well Road + community members can join for tours and refreshments to celebrate the expanded space.

Tennessee gas prices rose 13 cents over the previous week, with Jackson recording a high of $3.91 per gallon on Labor Day.

Elevated crude oil prices led to the increase—drivers may continue to face volatility at the pumps.

July data showed that Tennessee’s overall unemployment rate was 3.4%, while Jackson’s rate stood at 3.9% as sectors such as leisure and hospitality lost jobs and transportation added positions — local agencies bridged job gaps and addressed transportation challenges.

Today, a new GoBankingRates study shows that Tennessee households need incomes between $47,998 & $143,994 to be considered middle class.

The report, based on 2024 Census data, ranks the state among those with one of the lowest income thresholds nationwide.

In 2025, eight Southwest Tennessee counties generated over $482 million in tourism spending, which supported 3,880 jobs and produced more than $49 million in tax revenue.

The Southwest Tennessee Tourism Association noted that daily visitor spending averaged $1.32 million as local attractions drew visitors.

A local sports feature highlighted the top five football plays from week 3, including matchups like McNairy + Wayne County, South Gibson + Chester County, Peabody + Gibson County, Humboldt + South Fulton, and Greenfield + Bruceton.

The review shows the key moments that defined each game.