Good morning, Jackson.

The 14th annual Celebrity Golf Classic kicked off Tuesday morning at Bent Tree Golf Club—local celebrities participated to raise funds for the Follow Me Into Business program that provides job training and internships for local youth.

The event is hosted by the Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce.

Ten food entrepreneurs completed the ScaleUp Kitchen program and won prizes from $1,500 to $10,000, with GotDough Cookies & More in Jackson receiving the top prize.

The program, led by theCO and Ford Philanthropy, provided workshops and a public pitch event (Taste & Tell) to help local food businesses grow.

Asia Garden, a staple in Jackson dining run by the Yeh family, is celebrating its 40th anniversary over the next couple of weeks—marking more than four decades of service.

The restaurant will host local events to honor this milestone.

The West Tennessee Anime Club will meet at the Jackson-Madison County Library located at 433 East Lafayette Street on select Saturdays this fall—October 4, October 18, November 1, and November 15—from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fans of anime will gather to share shows and characters in a free meeting open to all ages.

Farmers and planters in West Tennessee are struggling after a wet spring and a very dry summer that left the soil hard and stressed— they expect rain through Thursday to improve growing conditions.

The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place Saturday, September 27 at Rockabillys Stadium in Jackson.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the event will support dementia research and caregiver assistance.

Jackson Hearing Center is hosting Sounds & Sundaes where guests enjoy ice cream & receive hearing health information from providers who answer questions and share resources, as nearly 30% of people over 60 experience hearing loss.

Jackson Central-Merry's football team will play its first game on its new home field next week.

The new stadium has been nearly a century in the making.

Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar, a UCLA transfer who threw for 371 yards and four touchdowns against Georgia, will play his first SEC road game against Mississippi State on Sept.

27 at Davis Wade Stadium. He is expected to help improve the Vols’ road record—raising hope among local fans.

Coach Josh Heupel’s Tennessee team has a strong road record that outperforms most SEC teams, with only Kirby Smart winning more against Top 25 teams.

The Vols’ solid home performance contrasts with key road losses—losses to unranked teams that have affected the team’s overall perception.

Lane College’s football team lost to Alabama A&M today—24 minutes ago the contest ended with Alabama A&M showing a stronger performance on the field.

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.

Union Family Weekend 2025

Various times — Union University — Ticketed events — Celebrate with family through fun activities, food trucks, and a fireworks display.

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.

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.

Drake White's Keep It Movin' Tour

7-10 p.m. — Hub City Brewing — Cost not specified — Experience a night of country soul with the inspirational Drake White performing live.

Haunted Marathon Series

8:30 a.m. — North Park Soccer Complex — Registration required — Race through a spooky course and earn a haunted-themed medal while sporting your best costume.

Misery by Hub City Theatre Company

7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Carnegie Center for Arts and History — Check event page for ticket info — Experience a dramatic interpretation of a thrilling tale.

Touch -N- Trunk

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Old Hickory Mall — Free entry — Celebrate Halloween with trunk-or-treat fun and a sensory-friendly experience for all families.

Dancing With the STARS

6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Fundraiser for The STAR Center — Celebrate 10 years of community impact with dancing and competition from local stars.