Jackson Madison County Bicentennial

Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
2022-02-16 10:30, 2022-02-09 10:30, 2022-02-02 10:30, 2022-01-26 10:30, 2022-01-19 10:30, 2022-01-12 10:30, 2022-01-05 10:30, 2021-12-29 10:30 UTC and 6 more dates | Casey Jones Museum, 30 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.

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Black History - Lunch & Learn
2022-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
The Old Country Store invites you to a Black History Lunch & Learn on February 11th from 12-2pm to celebrate the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial theme of Black History. Our Guest Speaker Dr. Logan Hampton from Lane College will be speaking on the “Freshmen Four” and Woolworth sit-ins and how they effected the Jackson community during the Civil Rights Movement.

Guests will receive a “shoebox lunch” with chicken, mac and cheese, green beans, cracklin’ cornbread, and a drink for $8. These specialty lunch boxes are decorated with black history facts and serve for a great learning opportunity about the oppression black people felt during the Jim Crow era when many black people were refused dine-in service at restaurants and ate their lunches from shoeboxes.

We hope that you will join us to learn more!

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Creative Expressions Contest Awards Ceremony
2022-02-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Ned, 314 E Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Commission
is inviting you to attend the
Creative Expressions Contest Award Ceremony
presented by Leaders Education Foundation

Tuesday, February 8

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Reception and Art Viewing

6:30 p.m.
Award Ceremony

The Ned
314 East Main St.
Jackson, TN 38301

RSVP by Friday, February 4

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First Friday Bicentennial Edition
2022-02-04 | First United Methodist Church, 200 S Church St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday, February 4.

The bicentennial programming and event theme for February is Black History. The President of Lane College, Dr. Logan Hampton will speak on the past, present and future of Black History in Jackson and Madison County.

First Friday will be held at First Methodist Church located at 200 South Church Street in downtown Jackson on Friday, February 4. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served starting at 11:45 a.m., and programming will start at approximately 12:15 p.m.

As this is a catered event, advance tickets are required for attendance. The cut-off for purchase is 6 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased using a debit or credit card at https://ffffeb2022.pushpayevents.com/

Tickets can also be purchased by cash or check at the First Methodist business office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Fridays).

First Friday is sponsored by Lane College.

The Bicentennial edition of First Friday is held on the first Friday of every month through August 2022. The Mayor of Madison County, Jimmy Harris and the Mayor of Jackson, Scott Conger will be speaking about politics and the government on 4. A reservation link will be released on jacksonmadison200.com soon.

About Dr. Logan Hampton

Logan Hampton was named 10th President of Lane College by the Lane College Board of Trustees on June 12, 2014.

Dr. Hampton earned a doctorate in higher education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a master’s degree in student personnel services from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, La., and a bachelor’s degree in biology from Arkansas Tech University.

Prior to coming to Lane College, Dr. Hampton served in numerous student services capacities at UALR including Vice Provost for Student Affairs. Before UALR, Hampton held positions at Texas A & M University, Texas Christian University, and the University of Central Arkansas.

In addition to working as a higher education administrator, Dr. Hampton is an ordained elder in full connection of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (CME). He served twenty-four years as a pastor in the Arkansas Region of the First Episcopal District of the CME Church.

He and his wife, Susan, are the parents of three adult children: Elise, Crystal, and Logan III.

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Black History Poetry Contest
2022-02-01 - 2022-02-28 | TN
The Groit Collective of West TN is sponsoring a “poetry contest” for Black History Month. The contest is open to all students in West Tennessee. The deadline for submission is February 28th. Subjects may be on any subject, length, or style. Awards will be presented at a ceremony on March 19th. Send entries to thegriotcollective@yahoo.com.

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Healthy Kids Day
2022-01-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
The Old Country Store will be hosting Healthy Kids Events on every Saturday of January to celebrate the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial theme of Medicine & Health! 🎉 We have asked several local organizations to give information about their programs pertaining to the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of children. The tables will be in Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, so make sure you check them out when you visit us! ✨Healthy Kids Events Schedule: January 29th: ✨12-2pm Madeline Mays, AmerGroup ✨3-5pm Liz Courtner, Healthy Families of Southwest Tennessee If your group or organization would like to participate, please call (731) 668-1223 for more information. Thank you!

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Healthy Kids Day
2022-01-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
The Old Country Store will be hosting Healthy Kids Events on every Saturday for the remainder of January to celebrate the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial theme of Medicine & Health! 🎉 We have asked several local organizations to give information about their programs pertaining to the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of children. The tables will be in Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, so make sure you check them out when you visit us! ✨Healthy Kids Events Schedule: January 22nd: ✏️ 12-2pm Tennessee Early Intervention Services ✨3-5pm Ellen Neely, Therapy & Learning Center. If your group or organization would like to participate, please call (731) 668-1223 for more information. Thank you!

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Epidemics in Jackson-Madison County
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Jackson Madison County Library, 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Bicentennial Program on the history of epidemics in Jackson-Madison County going along with this month’s theme of Medicine & Health

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Healthy Kids Day
2022-01-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
The Old Country Store will be hosting Healthy Kids Events on every Saturday of January to celebrate the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial theme of Medicine & Health! 🎉 We have asked several local organizations to give information about their programs pertaining to the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of children. The tables will be in Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, so make sure you check them out when you visit us! ✨Healthy Kids Events Schedule: January 15th: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 12-2pm Healthy Families of Southwest Tennessee 📚 3-5pm Jackson Madison County Library. If your group or organization would like to participate, please call (731) 668-1223 for more information. Thank you!

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Virtual Book Drive
2022-01-15 - 2022-01-29 | Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
The Old Country Store invites you to participate in a Book Drive for LeBonheur’s Outpatient Center in Jackson, TN. Shop using the dedicated link and 50% of the amount purchased will go towards free books to donate. Or, make a monetary donation for books to be chosen on your behalf by dropping off or sending your donation to “Brooks Shaw & Son’s Old Country Store” at 56 Casey Jones Lane, Jackson, TN 38305. The Book Drive will be held virtually from January 15-29th. If you have any questions, please call Brianna Kline at (731) 668-1223 or send an email to contactcaseyjonesvillage@gmail.com Thank you for helping us give back to the children in our community and share the gift of reading! Link to purchase: https://u8442.myubam.com/2318695

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Healthy Kids Day
2022-01-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
The Old Country Store will be hosting Healthy Kids Events on every Saturday of January to celebrate the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial theme of Medicine & Health! 🎉 We have asked several local organizations to give information about their programs pertaining to the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of children. The tables will be in Miss Anne’s Ice Cream Shoppe, so make sure you check them out when you visit us!

✨Healthy Kids Events Schedule✨

January 8th: 🧍‍♀️12-2pm Girl Scouts 🩺 3-5pm Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

If your group or organization would like to participate, please call (731) 668-1223 for more information. Thank you!

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First Friday Bicentennial Edition
2022-01-07 | First United Methodist Church, 200 S Church St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday, January 7.
The bicentennial programming and event theme for January is health and medicine. James E. Ross, the President and Chief Executive Officer of West Tennessee Healthcare, will speak on the past, present and future of health and medicine in Jackson and Madison County.
First Friday will be held at First Methodist Church located at 200 South Church Street in downtown Jackson on Friday, January 7. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served starting at 11:45 a.m., and programming will start at approximately 12:30 p.m.
As this is a catered event, advance tickets are required for attendance. The cut-off for purchase is 6 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased using a debit or credit card at https://fffjan2022.pushpayevents.com/.
Tickets can also be purchased by cash or check at the First Methodist business office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Fridays).
First Friday is sponsored by Simmons Bank.

About James E. Ross
James (JR) Ross is the President and Chief Executive Officer of West Tennessee Healthcare since May 2017. Throughout his 36 year career with the health system, he has held various positions including, Emergency Medical Technician, Surgical Intensive Care Registered Nurse, Critical Care Coordinator, Cardiac Services Manager, Director of CCU, Administrator of the West Tennessee Surgery Center, Executive Director of Physician Services, Director of Case Management/Social Services as well as Vice President of Hospital Services. In 2009, he was named Chief Operating Officer for Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, and, in April 2016, the Board of Trustees named him the acting President and Chief Executive Officer for the organization and full authority in 2017.

A native of Henderson, Tennessee, JR has been active with numerous community and civic organizations. He serves on the Executive Board of the West Tennessee Council for Boy Scouts of America, Jackson Airport Authority, and Chairman of Jackson Chamber Board of Directors. He has formerly served as a member of the Union University Foundation Board and University Board of Directors, and, in 2015, he served as the NAACP’s 2015 Freedom Fund Honorary Co-Chair. He is a member of One Jackson Action Committee, Leadership Jackson Alumni Association, Tennessee Hospital Association Diversity Council, 100 Black Men of West Tennessee, Madison County Board of Health, and WestStar Alumni Association. In 2014, Governor Bill Haslam appointed JR to the Emergency Medical Services Board of Directors for the State of TN of which he continues to serve.

Additionally, JR is active with many professional organizations including, the Tennessee Hospital Association where he serves as Past Chair of the THA Board of Directors, Tennessee Organization of Nurse Executives (TONE), American Nurses Association (ANA), American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), a Delegate to Regional Policy Board 4 of the American Hospital Association and Trustee for Englewood Baptist Church. In 2016, he was recognized as Humanitarian of the Year by the American Red Cross.

JR and his wife Cindy attend Englewood Baptist Church and have two children, Ashley and Kelsey, and two grandchildren, Weston and Maddie Kate.

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Christmas Candlelight Service
2021-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Casey Jones Village, Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The Old Country Store invites you to a Christmas Candlelight Service held in the Village Chapel on December 20th from 6-7pm. Come celebrate the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial and the magic of Christmas during a sermon from local Pastor, Jon Kenney. Enjoy music by Maggie Whitaker Cline followed by individual candle lighting. We wish you a very Merry Christmas, from our Family to yours!

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"History of Churches in Jackson-Madison County" by Lee Gaugh
2021-12-17 12:00 | Jackson Madison County Library, 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
“History of Churches in Jackson-Madison County” will uncover the arrival dates, locations and details of establishment and founding of particular church and denomination groups in the local area. The conversation will span from the early home churches to the major denominations and faiths, with most of the content focusing from 1820- 1970. The information will be derived from historic records from the Tennessee room, the writings of local historians and information shared by some individuals.

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Ballet Arts - 40th Anniversary of The Nutcracker
2021-12-10 - 2021-12-12 | Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Come experience holiday magic with the 40th annual production of Ballet Arts Jackson The Nutcracker. Travel with Clara and the handsome Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, toy soldiers battling mischievous mice, a Christmas tree that grows to 40 feet, waltzing flowers, sparkling swirling snowflakes and experience the Land of the Sweets. PERFORMANCES: Friday, December 10 at 7 p.m. Saturday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 12 at 2 p.m.

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Jackson-Madison Co. Christmas Parade
2021-12-06 18:45 | 400 South Highland Avenue, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The parade will begin at 6:45 p.m. and will celebrate the joint bicentennial with the theme “Christmas: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.” The lighting of the Christmas tree will be held prior to the start of the parade at 5:15 p.m. in front of Jackson City Hall.Mayor Scott Conger is encouraging residents to stop by to decorate the Christmas tree with their special memories of “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” starting December 7.

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First Friday Bicentennial Edition
2021-12-03 | First United Methodist Church, 200 S Church St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
JACKSON, Tenn. –
The Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday, December 3.
The bicentennial programming and event theme for December is religion. Rev. Dr. Claude A Bass and Dr. Ray Van Neste will speak on the past, present and future of religion in Jackson and Madison County.
First Friday will be held at First Methodist Church located at 200 South Church Street in downtown Jackson on Friday, November 5. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., lunch will be served starting at 11:45 a.m., and programming will start at approximately 12:30 p.m.
As this is a catered event, advance tickets are required for attendance. The cut-off for purchase is 6 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the event. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased using a debit or credit card at fffdec2021.pushpayevents.com
Tickets can also be purchased by cash or check at the First Methodist business office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Fridays).
First Friday is sponsored by Union University.

About Claude A. Bass
Rev. Dr. Claude Bass was called to preach at an early age in 1973 at Lewis Metropolitan CME Church in Los Angele, California.
Dr. Bass completed high school at Oakland Technical High School of Oakland, California. He attended Texas College in Tyler, Texas then transferred to Miles College of Birmingham, Alabama where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science. Dr. Bass received his Master of Divinity, from the Phillips School of Theology at the Interdenominational Theological Center of Atlanta, Georgia. He later received a Doctor of Divinity from Union Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastor Bass has been involved in and served in many Church and Civic organizations in many capacities of Leadership. Pastor Bass has pastored churches in the state of Texas, Alabama, Georgia, California, Ohio, and Michigan. He is presently the senior pastor of St. Paul CME Church of Jackson, Tennessee, Lane College Campus Church. He is also the presiding elder of the Southwest District of the East Tennessee Region.
He is married to Annie Clivestine Snow Bass. He has four children and three grandchildren.
Pastor Bass loves the Lord, his family, and the church and believes the church should follow the leadership of Jesus Christ of what he calls the Galilean Ministry of Jesus Christ: Teaching, Preaching, Healing, taken from Matthew 4:23.

Ray Van Neste
Ray Van Neste has served at Union University since 2001, and also served as a visiting lecturer 1997-98. He has published numerous books and scholarly essays on topics such as biblical studies, pastoral ministry, and church history. An ordained minister, Ray preaches and teaches regularly in local churches and has served in pastoral or other staff roles in Baptist congregations in Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Scotland.
Ray serves on the editorial board of the Southeastern Theological Review and on the Board of Reference for Eagle Projects International, a missions organization. He helped to start and currently leads the study group on the Pastoral Epistles in the Evangelical Theological Society. He manages the website, pastoralepistles.com, which reports on the work of this study group and other research related to the Pastoral Epistles.
Ray and his wife, Tammie, met while they were students at Union and married just as they finished classes. They have six children, and the four oldest are graduates or current students at Union. While pastoring in Wisconsin, Ray and the rest of the family got caught up in Packer-mania and have been Green Bay fans ever since. The Van Nestes are members of First Baptist Church of Jackson, TN.

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