Good morning, Jackson.

Residents gathered outside Jackson City Hall to celebrate the holiday season as the community lit a Christmas tree on Tuesday evening (just before the Christmas Parade began).

Santa Claus and Misses Claus greeted children (adding extra cheer) during the event.

The Salvation Army Jackson launched its annual Red Kettle initiative on Giving Tuesday — red kettles are set up at Walmart, Sams Club, and The Columns to collect donations until December 24th — to help support local families with food and utility needs.

The Wild Petal is now open in Milan, Tenn and offers eco-friendly bouquets, custom wedding and funeral arrangements, and scented wax melts.

Owner Tiffany Barham held a ribbon cutting today—she invites locals to call the shop or follow it on social media for details.

Historic First Baptist Church is hosting its live Christmas Nativity Cantata Friday, December 5 at 5 p.m. The event will feature live music — animals and refreshments for a festive celebration.

Velvet Volumes is hosting a book signing event on December 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Turntable Coffee Counter at 300 East Main Street—local authors Eddie D.

Moore, Abby Wright, and Patricia L. Hamilton will sign their works—offering readers a chance to connect with local literary talent.

Union University’s Online Nursing Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate Program has been ranked number two in Tennessee for 2026 by registerednursing.org — a recognition that underscores its role in preparing skilled nurses for local hospitals and clinics.

The state of Tennessee issued a regulation to prevent underage vaping and unregistered products, so local shops are now scanning every customer's ID — Vape and More — The House of E-Juice logs each sale.

Some community members say the new measures will help keep minors safe.

Coaches sent stats from girls basketball games between Nov.

24 and 29 — with top players including Eva Eaton, Ella Wainscott, Bailee Shelton, Allie Grant, Tori Robinson and Haylen Ayers. Jackson area voters must email their picks — the poll closes on Dec. 5.

The TSSAA state championship football games will take place at Finley Stadium from Dec 4 to Dec 6 with games at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Viewers in Jackson can watch on E+ Broadband—channel 6 or 206 HD—while others may stream the games online with an NFHS Network subscription.

Jackson’s Hub City Flea Market

All day — Fairgrounds Park — Free entry — Shop unique finds, enjoy live music, and savor tasty food truck treats every first Friday to Sunday of the month.

A Christmas Carol: Scrooge

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Jackson Theatre Guild — Ticket fees apply — Celebrate the season with a heartwarming adaption of the holiday classic featuring Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey of redemption.

Medal Madness Race Series

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — North Park — Registration required — Compete in themed distances from 1M to a Half Marathon and earn a medal for your effort.