Jackson Madison County Bicentennial

Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
2021-11-17 10:30, 2021-11-10 10:30, 2021-11-03 10:30, 2021-10-27 10:30, 2021-10-20 10:30, 2021-10-13 10:30, 2021-10-06 10:30, 2021-09-29 10:30 - 17:00 UTC and 2 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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Celebration of the 200th birthday of Madison County
2021-11-13 | The Ned, 314 E Main Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Madison County’s official Bicentennial Celebration will be held at The NED. The event will include re-enactors sharing events through our 200 year history, music to remind us of our heritage, as well as videos from some of our communities historic icons – reflecting about the past.
The Lane College band will then walk the attendees from The NED to the Madison County Court House to dedicate a Bicentennial Painting, which will be hung in a prominent place as a reminder of 200 years of history. The day will end with a Gospel Choir reminding us of the faith it took then and the faith we continue to have as we move forward with our eyes set on an even brighter future for our community. This event will be by invitation only, as there is limited seating.

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Madison County Veteran Heroes - Hear Their Stories
2021-11-12 12:00 | Jackson Madison County Library, 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
DAR Memberships will speak concerning local veteran heroes starting with the Revolutionary War. Also, we will provide Veterans’ historical material in the library display cases.

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Face of our Veterans Display
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-20 | City Hall, 101 E Main St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The “Face of Our Veterans” display will be available for viewing in the lobby of Jackson City Hall during business hours. This display will stay up through November 20. The business hours for Jackson City Hall are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Veterans Parade Downtown
2021-11-06 11:00 | Downtown Jackson, 400 South Highland Avenue, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The 7th annual Downtown Veterans Parade will be held in downtown Jackson. The Parade Marshall will be Colonel Jim Harding. Churches throughout Jackson and West Tennessee are invited to ring their bells to acknowledge the Veterans. Anyone wishing to ride, march, or walk in the parade is urged to pre-register by phoning (423) 341-3330. Military veterans from World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War are encouraged to participate. The Veterans Committee can arrange transportation with advance notice. There is no entry fee for the parade participants. There will also be a prize, provided by Doubletree Hotel, for the Best Decorated Veteran’s Vehicle. Register by calling 731-427-1271 or 423-341-3330.

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Veterans Recognition Ceremony
2021-11-05 18:30 | Highland Park Church, 1102 Campbell Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The keynote speaker will be Major General Tommy Baker, who was recently appointed Commissioner of Tennessee Department of Veterans Services. “Faces of Our Veterans” photos taken of veterans will be on display, and the free 8×10 color photos of each veteran photographed in August and September will be available to be picked up. The event is free to attendees. Masks and social distancing will be followed. Join us in showing our appreciation to the Veterans for the sacrifices they made for our country.

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First Friday Bicentennial Edition
2021-11-05 | First United Methodist Church, 200 S Church St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday, November 5.
The bicentennial programming and event theme for November is veterans and patriotism. Members of the Veteran’s Coalition, Jackie Utley and Gwen McCaffrey McReynolds will speak on the past, present and future of veteran affairs in Jackson and Madison County.
“Jackie and Gwen have a passion for veterans affairs and have made a substantial impact on the lives of many West Tennesseeans,” said Bicentennial Chairman Elaine Christian. “We encourage anyone with a passion for history and patriotism to attend this presentation and invite a veteran.”
All veterans in attendance will be recognized.
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 fffnov2021.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 Jackie Utley

Jackie Utley is a member/chair of the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition. She has been an advocate for area veterans for years, conducting pinning ceremonies for Vietnam War veterans, and organizing donations and activities for residents of the TN State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Jackie has directed the Veterans Day “Celebrating Our Veterans” program for the past five years, and has worked on the Veterans Day Committee for the past nine years. She received the 2021 Multiplying Good Jefferson Award for her work with veterans, and was named the 2021 Vietnam War Commemoration Tennessee Volunteer of the Year.
The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition is a 501(c)3 organization of veterans organizations, civic and church groups, and individuals who are united to support our veterans. Past activities include the send-off and welcome home of the TN National Guard 194th Engineer Brigade; memorial coins for the families of veterans interred in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads; annual veterans patches distributed to 5000 area veterans; and support and coordination of the annual Veterans Day program and parade. Membership is free and open to any veterans, active duty, or civilians.
Gwen McCaffrey McReynolds
Gwen is the daughter of a military man. Her father, James Robert McCaffrey, served in the Navy during WWII and eventually made a career in the Air Force. Her grandfather, Reuben Wilson Loggins, Sr., was in World War I and was a charter member of the Mulherin Post #85 of the American Legion. As the daughter of a veteran and the wife of a career military man, Gwen’s mother, Bettye Loggins McCaffrey, instilled a deep respect for veterans. One of the first poems Bettye taught Gwen was “In Flanders Field.” Her father and mother remained active in veterans’ activities until J. R.’s death in 1978 and Bettye’s in 2021.
After her dad’s retirement, the family moved to Dyer, Tennessee where Gwen graduated from Dyer High School. She has a BA in English from Bethel College and a MA in Elementary Education from Memphis State. She retired after 32 years in teaching with 22 of those being in the Jackson and Jackson Madison County school systems. She has been married to Gene McReynolds for 40 years. They have one son and two grandsons. Gwen fills her retirement time with her family, her church, her dolls, genealogy and membership as chapter historian in the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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Adam's Harvest
2021-10-26 17:30 | Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store, 56 Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38305, United States
The Old Country Store invites you to an upscale, long-table, four course, fundraiser dinner on The Farm. Enjoy music, a Guest Speaker, fellowship, and delicious food. To celebrate the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial, we will also be announcing our Farmer’s Market coming in the Spring to support local farmers and growing agriculture in West Tennessee. Tickets will be sold in advance on our website https://www.caseyjones.com. Hope to see you there!

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Jackson International Food & Art Festival
2021-10-16 10:00 | 1, 100 East Main St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Food and art are important themes present in all cultures, countries, and religions, and the Jackson International Food and Art Festival serves as a place for all cultures to share their cuisine, art, and traditional performances in downtown Jackson, Tennessee.
Visitors will be able to enjoy and purchase foods, experience art and performances from the numerous cultures represented in Jackson and West Tennessee! A Parade of Cultures is the highlight of the afternoon.
The festival’s mission is to spread cultural awareness, promote cross-cultural engagement, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of residents throughout West Tennessee.
The JIFAF aims to remind the community that despite differences in appearance, how we worship, or where we come from, there is far more that unites us than divides us.

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The Making of "Historic Madison"
2021-10-15 12:00 | Jackson Madison County Library, 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
The presentation “The Making of Historic Madison” tells the background story behind the writing of this fundamental Madison County history, as revealed in a set of 75-year-old letters from an old box. The letters are now part of a special collection in the Tennessee Room.

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Bicentennial Agricultural Heritage Day
2021-10-09 10:00 - 16:00 | West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center, 605 Airways Blvd, Jackson, Tennesee, 38305
To celebrate the more than 200 years of agricultural history in Jackson and Madison County, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will host the Bicentennial Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 9. The outdoor event will feature over a dozen booths showcasing blacksmithing, beekeeping, leatherworking, woodturning and traditional music. There will also be presentations on Davy Crockett, wildlife in Tennessee, Native American farming and more. Attendees will also be given wagon tours of the facility to learn about the research that has contributed towards the agricultural success in West Tennessee. Inside the main building, quilts will be displayed. Food will be available for purchase through local food trucks and the 4-H booth. Established in 1907, the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center is the oldest AgResearch center in the University of Tennessee System. It is known for its researchers’ work in ornamentals, turfgrass and horticultural crops. The Bicentennial Heritage Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center. It is located at 605 Airways Boulevard in Jackson. Admission is $5 for adults 18 and older. Through its land-grant mission of research, teaching and extension, the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture touches lives and provides Real. Life. Solutions. utia.tennessee.edu.
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First Friday Bicentennial Edition
2021-10-01 | First United Methodist Church, 200 S Church St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
First Friday Forum Takes a Look Back at the History of Industry in Jackson & Madison County
The Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday, October 1.
The bicentennial programming and event theme for October is industry and agriculture. Jackson Chamber President Kyle Spurgeon speak on the past, present and future of industry 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, October 1. 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://fff-oct2021.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 Yukon Outfitters.

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Books of Madison County Bookfest
2021-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Jackson Madison County Library, 433 E Lafayette St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Join us and local authors from Jackson and Madison County for refreshments, author talks, and free drawings for books in the Program center as part of the Bicentennial Celebration.

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Art on the Farm
2021-09-25 10:30 - 13:30 | Casey Jones Village, Casey Jones Ln, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Shirt Painting $10: This activity includes a Casey Jones Home & Railroad Museum t-shirt and supplies to paint or stamp designs on the shirt with acrylic paint. We will have rotating groups every 30 minutes for this activity. As people show up or while they wait, they will be able to participate in a number of free activities set up including colored bubble art, yard tic tac toe, hopscotch, and chalk drawing contest. and free light refreshments.
For more information contact Brooks Shaw (brooksshaw7@gmail.com) or Brianna Kline (bkline117@yahoo.com).

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Beech Bluff Community "Heritage Day"
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:30 | Beech Bluff Recreation Center, 4488 Beech Bluff Road, Beech Bluff, TN, 38313, United States
The first Heritage Day will take place in Beech Bluff on Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Beech Bluff Recreation Center (school gym) at 4488 Beech Bluff Road in Beech Bluff, TN. This will be in conjunction with the community stew that takes place in September every year. Events for all ages are planned throughout the day including kids, youth and adult activities, antique cars, alumni pick-up baseball game, community church historical exhibits, music by the Will Beyer Band, kettle cooked stew, hot dogs and a graduating class picture gallery. The day will end with the annual Beech Bluff Parade with Mayor Jimmy Harris as the grand marshal. Bring your lawn chair for the parade. The event is being planned by the community and the Madison County Fire Station #4.
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Pinson Community "Heritage Day"
2021-09-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Pinson Ruritan Club, 4060 Highway 45 South, Pinson, TN, 38366, United States
Join the citizens of Pinson for their Heritage Day at the Pinson Community Center! The event is part of the Bicentennial Celebration of Madison County in 2021. There will be tours of some of the historical buildings, hear about the artifacts at Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, History of Madison County, as well as food, entertainment by the Wayne Jerrolds Band, and more. Hosted by the Pinson Ruritan Club and the Madison County Fire Department No. 13.
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Starlight Symphony "200 Years of Music"
2021-09-18 19:30 | First Presbyterian Church, 1573 N Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
To celebrate Jackson’s 200th Bicentennial birthday, The Jackson Symphony plays its part by taking you on a tour through Jackson’s rich musical history, all the way from 1822 to the present day. Whether it’s the cannons of the 1812 Overture or the rockabilly of Carl Perkins, this promises to be a Starlight Symphony like no other. Bring your lawn chair!

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Pinson Mounds Archeofest - 200 Years of History
2021-09-18 - 2021-09-19 | Pinson Mounds, 460 Ozier Road, Pinson, TN, 38366, United States
Archeofest at the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park is one of the longest running consecutive events in Tennessee State Parks. It is a celebration of Indigenous Peoples culture both past and present with a spotlight on Archeology. For more information contact Tim Poole at Timothy.Poole@tn.gov.

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Jimmy Church Band - The AMP at the Market
2021-09-17 19:30 | The Amp, 91 New Market Street, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Season Finale – Local band, celebrating our music heritage! Bring your lawn chairs!

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Constitution Week Bell Ringing
2021-09-17 15:00 | City Hall, 101 E Main St, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
Short presentation of the history of the signing of the constitution. Reading of the Bill of Rights, as well as the 19th Amendment. This event will be on the first floor lobby.

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West TN State Fair- 200 Years of History River to River
2021-09-14 - 2021-09-19 | Jackson Fairgrounds, 800 S Highland Ave, Jackson, TN, 38301, United States
West Tennessee State Fair is a family friendly event that showcases the bounty of Tennessee agriculture since 1855. We offer an exhibit building full of quilts, canning, crops, photography, and crafting handmade from across 21 counties. We offer livestock shows, Fairest of the Fair pageants, music, demolition derby, rides, and fair food including the famous 4-H Chicken Shack! The West Tennessee State Fair opens on September 14 at 5:00 p.m. Please join us!

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