Jackson
Morning News
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fellowship Bible Church is launching the Fellowship Bible Gospel Justice Center on October 11th to provide affordable one-on-one legal guidance for family, housing, consumer, and employment issues—residents can schedule appointments online or walk in at the church on Pleasant Plains Rd with a one-time $30 copay. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Community Foundation of West Tennessee announced the honorees for the Jackson Awards — Linda Rizzuto, Stedman Roebuck, Jack Wood, Ron Kwasigroh, Gail Gustafson, Heath Williams, and KaBao McCarver — who will be celebrated at a Charity Gala in November for their work in Jackson. WNBJ 39
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ford’s BlueOval City in Stanton finished construction and moved in equipment while Ford Philanthropy invested $30 million in West Tennessee—battery production will begin in 2027 and electric truck production will start in 2028 as local roads and workforce improvements continue. The Jackson Sun
- ➤ Sprinkle Me Sugar announced its first 24/7 macaron vending machine at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital on September 17th—its second in Jackson and third overall—bringing handcrafted French macarons to healthcare workers, patients, and visitors at any time. WBBJ-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Jackson’s AMP advisory board honored retired co-chairs Jimmy Exum and Jerry Gay with a plaque in downtown Jackson for 12 years of boosting the local live music scene—an event that also featured a surprise history project reveal. WYN 106.9
- ➤ Taste and Tell returned downtown Jackson with local culinary entrepreneurs contesting as guests paid $10 to taste dishes and vote for the best bite—hosted by theCO and funded by Ford Philanthropy; the event will continue tomorrow with a private pitch competition. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The new podcast episode The Jukebox features a conversation with the team behind Metal Devastation Radio and the Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Festival—local experts who explain how they promote hard rock and metal artists. WBBJ-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the American Job Center hosted a job fair and resume workshop in Jackson where local job seekers received resume tips and mock interview practice—Tennessee’s unemployment rate in July was 3.6%, nearly 1% lower than the national average—and many remain frustrated with online job postings. The event aims to equip job seekers with practical skills to overcome hiring challenges. WNBJ 39
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lane College hosted its second Voices of Leadership Series event with executive guest Rick Wade who discussed economic development, public policy and strategic partnerships — a student said the event boosted his financial literacy and confidence, and the college will hold the next segment on October 16 focused on innovating with purpose. WYN 106.9
- ➤ A dedication ceremony was held on Thursday at the new University of Memphis Doctor of Physical Therapy Program facility on the Lambuth campus in Jackson — leaders say the program will serve students and communities across west Tennessee with its inaugural class expected in fall 2026. WBBJ-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Madison County Health is hosting its 2nd annual diaper drive to support families in the CHANT program amid a low child well-being ranking—donations are accepted all week at the Health Department's birth certificate entrance and in the lobby outside 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. hours. WNBJ 39
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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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