First Friday Bicentennial Edition
Beginning in August, First Friday Forum will return to downtown Jackson to commemorate the bicentennial year. The monthly forum will feature rotating […]
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First United Methodist Church 200 S Church St, Jackson, TN, United States
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Birthday Bash
FeaturedThe Amp 91 New Market Street, Jackson, TN, United StatesThe start of a year-long celebration of the 200th Birthday of Madison County and the City of Jackson will begin on Saturday, August 14, 2021 downtown at the farmers’ market. The event will begin with the official groundbreaking for Bicentennial Park, which will be a green landscaped showcase reflecting back on our 200 year history, but also looking forward to our future.
Events for every age from young to old will begin at 2 pm all around the farmers’ market area. Fun lawn games, historic re-enactors, balloon artist, to hands-on emergency vehicles, trampoline jump, blow-up slide, blow-up obstacle course, to story time for the kids and historic dolls come alive with stories from our community’s past. More, yes there is…….yoga classes, mobile escape room bus, corn hole, and DJ’s playing your favorites all afternoon.
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African Street Festival
Oman Arena 179 Lane Ave, Jackson, TN, United StatesThis is a Jackson Madison County Bicentennial affiliated event celebrating September's theme of arts, culture and education. Learn more.
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African American Street Festival Drum Class
Oman Arena 179 Lane Ave, Jackson, TN, United StatesS.T.E.M. (Science- Technology- Engineering- Mathematics) Rhythmic Vibrations Drum Experience & Performance, facilitated by Djembe Queen & Sankofa conjunction with SACCA & sponsored […]
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Children’s Story Time
The Amp 91 New Market Street, Jackson, TN, United StatesIn honor of Jackson and Madison County's Bicentennial, the Jackson-Madison County Library will hold a special children's program at the Amp to […]
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Creative Expression Contest
FeaturedJackson and Madison County students are invited to participate in an essay contest, poetry contest or art contest beginning September 7 and […]
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Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
Casey Jones Museum 30 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson, TN, United StatesMs. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old […]
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Colors of the Bicentennial- Kids Community Mural Painting
The Ned 314 E Main Street, Jackson, TN, United StatesThe Ned and the Jackson Arts Council are collaboratively hosting “Colors of the Bicentennial: Kid’s Community Mural Painting” in celebration of the […]
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Opening Reception for Historical Photo Exhibit
The Ned 314 E Main Street, Jackson, TN, United StatesMitch Carter will be honored through a Photographic Exhibit at the Ned McWherter Cultural Arts Center (The Ned), Jackson, TN beginning on […]
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First Friday Bicentennial Edition
FeaturedFirst United Methodist Church 200 S Church St, Jackson, TN, United StatesFirst Friday Forum Takes a Look Back at the History of Education in Jackson & Madison County JACKSON, Tenn. – The Bicentennial […]
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Bike Ride with the Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris
FeaturedThe Farmers Market 91 New Market St, Jackson, TN, United StatesThis year, Madison County is celebrating their 200th birthday. .Grab your bike and join Mayor Jimmy Harris on a fun and easy […]
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West TN State Fair- 200 Years of History River to River
Jackson Fairgrounds 800 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, United StatesWest Tennessee State Fair is a family friendly event that showcases the bounty of Tennessee agriculture since 1855. We offer an exhibit […]