Good morning, Jackson.

The City of Jackson will host a 40th anniversary celebration of Cypress Grove Nature Park on Saturday, October 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.—featuring an opening ceremony, awards presentations, live music, and guided tours by park naturalists—marking four decades of its role in the community.

Voting is underway for Jackson's Love Your Block community project grants, offering up to $5,000 for initiatives like community gardens + public art installations.

Residents can cast one vote per day in each tier until noon on October 6.

Residents gathered on Monday at Jackson National Golf Club for the 11th annual Rotary Classic Golf Tournament—sponsored by Leaders Credit Union—to benefit the Rotary Scholarship Fund that awards one senior student a scholarship each year.

A new Raising Cane’s restaurant is being built on Vann Drive in Jackson at the former site of TGI Friday’s—construction will be completed in late December.

Jackson Symphony will open a new era under Music Director Paul Haas when it holds 'Cocktails and Classics' at 7:30 p.m. on November 1 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center—featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, Dvořák’s Cello Concerto with guest soloist Willard Carter, and the Tennessee premiere of 'The Father' paired with specialty cocktails.

The Jackson-Madison County Library will host a Pokémon Trading Club on Saturday, October 25 (11 a.m. until noon) at 433 East Lafayette Street where young fans will trade cards, meet friends and explore themed books.

Nate Snider, a nonverbal former Transition Program student, began working at Westview Cafeteria and quickly took on more tasks—cleaning dishes and areas around his workstation—to show his new skills.

His family and the cafeteria team praised his progress as a strong step toward independence.

The City of Jackson rolled out a new 3-1-1 app that lets residents report issues from their phones or through the website.

Officials transferred all open requests from the old system and will announce the official app release date soon.

District Attorney General Frederick H.

Agee retired from the Army today after 21 years of service and is the only elected District Attorney in Tennessee to actively serve in the military. He retired at the rank of Major—earning several military honors during his career.

Jackson area high school football players are in a midseason vote to be named the top defensive player in the TSSAA season—voters have until noon on Oct.

3 to choose their standout from nominees like junior linebacker Story and senior defensive back Despain.

Jackson area voters are asked to select the top offensive high school football player in the TSSAA midseason poll, which will close at noon on Oct.

3. Nominees include JC Gray with 10 catches for 191 yards, DK Woods with 404 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, and other local standouts who have posted strong first-half stats — showcasing local talent.

The Jackson area's vote for girls Athlete of the Week for Sept.

22-27 is open with standout nominees from golf — soccer — and volleyball, including Tori Robinson from Trinity Christian, Ava Torres from Madison, Rylee Hood from South Gibson County, Elliana Cox from Jackson Christian, and Saide Chartrand from Milan. Voting closes at noon on Oct. 2.

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.

Hub City MMA 11

6:30-8 p.m. — Fairgrounds Park — Exciting amateur MMA fights — Experience a night of action-packed bouts featuring the best local fighters.

Halloween at the Market

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. — West Tennessee Farmers Market — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly night filled with fun, games, and plenty of treats!

Candlelight: Coldplay vs. Imagine Dragons

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Le Memphis Cabaret — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons in a unique candlelit setting.