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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211210
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SUMMARY:Ballet Arts - 40th Anniversary of The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/ballet-arts-40th-anniversary-of-the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:Carl Perkins Civic Center\, 400 S Highland Ave\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211208T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211208T103000
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SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-14/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211206T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211206T184500
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
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SUMMARY:Jackson-Madison Co. Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/jackson-madison-co-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:400 South Highland Avenue\, 400 South Highland Avenue\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Jackson":MAILTO:cdavid@jacksontn.gov
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210629T042052Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Bicentennial Edition
DESCRIPTION:JACKSON\, Tenn. – \nThe Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday\, December 3. \nThe 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. \nFirst 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. \nAs 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   \nTickets 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). \nFirst Friday is sponsored by Union University. \n \nAbout Claude A. Bass \nRev. Dr. Claude Bass was called to preach at an early age in 1973 at Lewis Metropolitan CME Church in Los Angele\, California. \nDr. 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. \nPastor 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. \nHe is married to Annie Clivestine Snow Bass. He has four children and three grandchildren. \nPastor 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. \n \nRay Van Neste \nRay 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. \nRay 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. \nRay 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. \n\nShare This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n\nFacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/first-friday-bicentennial-edition-5/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 200 S Church St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211201T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211201T103000
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SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-13/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211124T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211124T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
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SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-12/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211008T103154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T103156Z
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SUMMARY:"More Than Names on a Wall" by Ricky Long
DESCRIPTION:Reflections on Veterans Monument in Liberty Gardens.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/more-than-names-on-a-wall-by-ricky-long/
LOCATION:Jackson Madison County Library\, 433 E Lafayette St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211117T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211002T125638Z
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SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-11/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211114
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20150916T185421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T181317Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the 200th birthday of Madison County
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \n\nShare This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n\nFacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/madison-co-birthday/
LOCATION:The Ned\, 314 E Main Street\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211112T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211008T102830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T102831Z
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SUMMARY:Madison County Veteran Heroes - Hear Their Stories
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/madison-county-veteran-heroes-hear-their-stories/
LOCATION:Jackson Madison County Library\, 433 E Lafayette St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211002T125410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T125412Z
UID:2200-1636540200-1636540200@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-10/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211121
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211015T093415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T102153Z
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SUMMARY:Face of our Veterans Display
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/face-of-our-veterans-display/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 101 E Main St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211106T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211008T102007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T102008Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Parade Downtown
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/veterans-parade-downtown/
LOCATION:Downtown Jackson\, 400 South Highland Avenue\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T183000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211008T101303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T101305Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Recognition Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/veterans-recognition-ceremony/
LOCATION:Highland Park Church\, 1102 Campbell Street\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210629T041951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T191155Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday Bicentennial Edition
DESCRIPTION:The Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday\, November 5. \nThe 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. \n“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.” \nAll veterans in attendance will be recognized. \nFirst 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. \nAs 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  \nTickets 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). \nFirst Friday is sponsored by Simmons Bank. \nAbout Jackie Utley \n \nJackie 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.  \nThe 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.  \nGwen McCaffrey McReynolds \nGwen 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. \nAfter 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. \n\nShare This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n\nFacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/first-friday-bicentennial-edition-4/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 200 S Church St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211103T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211103T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211002T125122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211002T125124Z
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SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store. \n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-9/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211027T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211027T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210919T171559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T171601Z
UID:2164-1635330600-1635330600@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-8/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211026T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211026T173000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20211021T013837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T013839Z
UID:2242-1635269400-1635269400@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Adam's Harvest
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/adams-harvest/
LOCATION:Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store\, 56 Casey Jones Ln\, Jackson\, TN\, 38305\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210919T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T171303Z
UID:2161-1634725800-1634725800@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-7/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211016T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210916T091256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T091638Z
UID:2147-1634378400-1634378400@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Jackson International Food & Art Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nVisitors 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.  \nThe festival’s mission is to spread cultural awareness\, promote cross-cultural engagement\, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds of residents throughout West Tennessee.  \nThe 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.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/jackson-international-food-art-festival/
LOCATION:1\, 100 East Main St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211015T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210916T090528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T090529Z
UID:2144-1634299200-1634299200@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:The Making of "Historic Madison"
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/the-making-of-historic-madison/
LOCATION:Jackson Madison County Library\, 433 E Lafayette St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211013T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211013T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210919T171119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T171120Z
UID:2158-1634121000-1634121000@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-6/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211009T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211009T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210921T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T012511Z
UID:2167-1633773600-1633795200@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Bicentennial Agricultural Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView schedule of events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-agricultural-heritage-day/
LOCATION:West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center\, 605 Airways Blvd\, Jackson\, Tennesee\, 38305
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T103000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210919T170820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210919T170821Z
UID:2155-1633516200-1633516200@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-5/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210629T041729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T192646Z
UID:1784-1633046400-1633132799@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:First Friday Bicentennial Edition
DESCRIPTION:First Friday Forum Takes a Look Back at the History of Industry in Jackson & Madison County\nThe Bicentennial Edition of First Friday Forum will continue downtown at First Methodist Church on Friday\, October 1. \nThe 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. \nFirst 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. \nAs 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). \nFirst Friday is sponsored by Yukon Outfitters. \n \n\nShare This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n\nFacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/first-friday-bicentennial-edition-3/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 200 S Church St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210929T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210903T145234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T145235Z
UID:2070-1632911400-1632934800@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Bicentennial Story Time at Casey Jones
DESCRIPTION:Ms. Jennifer Kilburn will have a preschool story time on a bicentennial topic each Wednesday. Sponsored by Jackson Madison-Co. Library & Old Country Store.\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/bicentennial-story-time-at-casey-jones-4/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Museum\, 30 Casey Jones Lane\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T130000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210901T065130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T065132Z
UID:2034-1632567600-1632574800@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Books of Madison County Bookfest
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/books-of-madison-county-bookfest/
LOCATION:Jackson Madison County Library\, 433 E Lafayette St\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T133000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210901T054214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193846Z
UID:2019-1632565800-1632576600@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Art on the Farm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information contact Brooks Shaw (brooksshaw7@gmail.com) or Brianna Kline (bkline117@yahoo.com). \n\nShare This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n\nFacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/art-on-the-farm/
LOCATION:Casey Jones Village\, Casey Jones Ln\, Jackson\, TN\, 38301\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210901T061325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T210032Z
UID:2024-1632564000-1632580200@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Beech Bluff  Community "Heritage Day"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView Schedule of Events \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/beech-bluff-community-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Beech Bluff Recreation Center\, 4488 Beech Bluff Road\, Beech Bluff\, TN\, 38313\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210925T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210925T140000
DTSTAMP:20260622T202908
CREATED:20210901T062651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T184940Z
UID:2029-1632560400-1632578400@jacksonmadison200.com
SUMMARY:Pinson Community "Heritage Day"
DESCRIPTION: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. \nView schedule of events. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n		Share This Post\, Choose Your Platform!\n		FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTumblrPinterestVkEmail
URL:https://jacksonmadison200.com/event/pinson-community-heritage-day/
LOCATION:Pinson Ruritan Club\, 4060 Highway 45 South\, Pinson\, TN\, 38366\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bicentennial Commission":MAILTO:celebrate@jacksonmadison200.com
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