Good morning, Jackson.

Jackson firefighter Billy Zabriskie, with 13 years of service, was named Tennessee Firefighter of the Year at a recent TN Fireman's Association Conference.

He is recognized for his volunteer work mentoring recruits and peers.

Sarivong's Donut Shop on Vann Drive offered a limited edition pink, glitter topped donut inspired by Dolly Parton on Wednesday morning (proceeds from its sales helped fund Dolly’s Imagination Library to provide free books to children), and an in-store Imagination Station let families learn more about the cause.

Jackson's oldest neighborhood will host America 250 on Saturday, Sept.

19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 534 East Main Street, featuring a Historic Home History Walk, A Revolution of Her Own, a Children's Patriotic Chalk Art Contest plus food trucks and live music.

Artiflex, a Michigan-based manufacturer, is set to create 100 jobs in Jackson after company leaders visited earlier this year (buying equipment for its North facility) to support expansion.

A Fidelity Investments study shows that 84% of Jackson parents have started saving for college tuition, up from 74% last year & are aiming to cover full costs.

Financial experts recommend setting up automatic contributions to 529 plans & steady saving habits to help meet education expenses.

With school back in session, digital safety experts in Jackson advise parents to set clear screen-time limits and create written media agreements to balance homework, extracurriculars, and online play.

They suggest using built-in parental controls — an easy way to support healthy digital habits at home.

Jackson Central-Merry Elementary students built home libraries on Wednesday as they selected books through OWL-Fest (a free program supported by the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation that brings a bookstore-style experience to students).

Jackson experienced dangerous late-summer heat on Wednesday with temperatures hitting 96 degrees and a heat index of 105; forecasts show highs of 98-100 through Sunday and a heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Sept.

19, so residents are urged to drink plenty of water & limit outdoor exertion.

Local gardeners should prepare as Tennessee's first frost (expected between late October and mid-November) could harm sensitive plants.

Experts advise covering vulnerable plants and moving potted ones indoors before temperatures drop.