September 1
The Jackson Municipal Regional Planing Commission will meet in the George A. Smith Meeting Room in City Hall, 101 East Main Street, on the first floor at 3:00 p.m.
September 2
The Business After Hours Downtown Block Party will be in front of Moore Studio on Liberty Street between College and Lafayette Streets from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. For more information call 427-7573.
September 3
First Friday Forum will be at the First United Methodist Church will be from Noon to 1 p.m. Lt. Patrick Willis will offer insight to the Police Department's Gang Enforcement Team's efforts. For more information call (731) 423-2200.
September 3-5
FRIENDLY FRANK'S FLEA MARKET will be at Jackson Fairgrounds Park. Hours: Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For booth rental and information call (731) 755-6561.
September 6
Reservations deadline for Senior Adults Fall Hoe-down Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, September 14 @ Noon at the Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center. Get ready for toe tappin' music, a delicious meal and entertainment by Wilted Grass from the Jackson Plectral Society at the Senior Adult Fall How-down Luncheon. This event will be full of surprises. Limited seating for this event. Deadline for reservations is September 6. The luncheon is $14 with a special rate for tables of 8 or more for $12. Call 425-8395 for reservation.
September 7-28
Students ages 8-12 will have the opportunity to complete four complete works of art in four weeks when attending An Adventure In Acrylic Painting September 7-28 at the Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center. Learn how to mix colors, paint application, composition and other basics of acrylic painting with instructor Dana Brooks. Class fee is $40 for City resident and $70 for non-residents plus a $15 supply fee. Class size is limited. Call 425-8395 for registration.
September 7
The monthly City Council Meeting will be Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers (The George A. Smith Meeting Room) on the first floor of City Hall.
September 9th
"A Tennessee Evening Among Friends honoring Senator Don McLeary," with singer Gary Morris and honorary co-chairs Stella Parton and actor David Keith, will be at The Carl Perkins Civic Center. Gary will do a finale with the New St. Luke Baptist Church Choir. Tickets are $25 per couple. Time is 7:15 p.m. For ticket information call: (731)693-6881.
September 10
Music on the Green at Federal Plaza will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Half Past Memphis will perform. Lunch for sale on site provided by Reggi's BBQ. For more information, call 427.7573.
September 10
"EVERY WOMAN - PORTRAITS OF LIFE" By Wanda Stanfill art exhibit will be at the NED Septemer 2 - October 28 with Reception: September 10th from 6:30 - 8 p.m. A collection of art reflecting life's journey shared by all women. Featuring oils, pastels and pencil. For more information call (731) 425-8396
September 10
The Jackson Area Association of Realtors and Habitat for Humanity will sponsor a golf tournament to benefit the Habitat for Humanity. Tee Time will be at noon at the Woodland Hills Country Club. Rain date: September 17th. For more information call (731) 668-4907.
September 14
The Ribbon Cutting to kick-off the opening of the West TN State Fair will be at 4:30 p.m. and Jackson Fairgrounds Park at the Main Pavillion Building.
September 14
Senior Adults Fall Hoe-down Luncheon scheduled for Tuesday, September 14 @ Noon at the Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center. Get ready for toe tappin' music, a delicious meal and entertainment by Wilted Grass from the Jackson Plectral Society at the Senior Adult Fall How-down Luncheon. This event will be full of surprises. Limited seating for this event. Deadline for reservations is September 6. The luncheon is $14 with a special rate for tables of 8 or more for $12. Call 425-8395 for reservation.
September 14-20
The West TN State Fair will be at Fairgrounds Park. GATE ADMISSION: Adults $5.00, Children (4-11 yrs.) $1.00 and Age 3 and under Free. GATES OPEN: Tue - Fri -- 5:00 p.m. and Sat - Sun -- 1:00 p.m. For scheduled events, 2004 Catalogue, entry forms and other information visit the West TN State Fair web site: www.wtsfair.com and Link to: 2004 West TN State Fair Catalog
September 16
The Jackson-Madison County Library is sponsoring its first "One Community, One Book" effort in September. Thursday, Sept. 16th at Noon Ondra Farmer will lead the discussion. Communities all over the country are participating in citywide book clubs, with the idea of getting you and all your friends to read the same book and then share your thoughts about the book. You may bring a sack lunch. The library will provide beverages.
September 16
The Ned's Season 5 PREMIER GALA featuring JIM BRICKMAN will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Box Office and online: www.cityofjackson.net. Tickets can be charged by telephone at 1-800-262-8867 or (731) 425-8587. For more information link here or call the box office at (731) 425-8587.
September 17
Music on the Green at Federal Plaza will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Jazz All Star Band will perform. For more information, call 427.7573.
September 23
The Jackson-Madison County Library is sponsoring its first "One Community, One Book" effort in September. Thursday, Sept. 23rd at 6:30 Bill Nance, Union University Assistant Professor of Management, will lead the discussion. Communities all over the country are participating in citywide book clubs, with the idea of getting you and all your friends to read the same book and then share your thoughts about the book. You may bring a sack lunch. The library will provide beverages.
September 24
Music on the Green at Federal Plaza will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Symphony Brass Quintet will perform. For more information, call 427.7573.
September 25
The NFL-PEPSI PUNT, PASS & KICK CONTEST will be held Saturday, September 25th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Malesus Park during the Bluegrass & Crafts Festival. Age divisions are 8-9, 10-11, 12-13-14-15 with males and females competing separately. Local winners advance to competition in Martin, TN in October. The event is free, no cleats allowed.
September 25
The Jackson Symphony No Hassle Classical featuring piano soloist Angela Cheng will be at the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy an Italian feast from Baudo's with pasta, garlic sticks and biscotti. For an additional $8 above the regular ticket price you can enjoy table seating and dinner at the concert. Make your reservation by September 20th. For more information telephone: (731) 427-6440 or visit the Symphony web site: www.jso.tn.org.
September 25
The Golden Circle Opry kicks off its upcoming season with the Annual Bluegrass & Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Malesus Park. The festival is free and promises a full day of family fun. Bluegrass groups scheduled to perform include Wilted Grass, The Hatchie Bottom Boys, Possum River and more. Children's activities will include a Dandee Jumper, crafts and face painting, and demonstrations of old- time crafts and other artisans. Community groups will provide concessions, so there will be plenty to see, hear, do and eat throughout the day. In case of rain, music and food will move into the South Jackson Community Center.
September 25
The NFL-PEPSI PUNT, PASS & KICK CONTEST will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Malesus Park during the Bluegrass and Crafts Festival. Age divisions are 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15 with males and females competing separately. Local winners advance to competition in Martin, TN in October. The event is free. NO CLEATS allowed.
September 25
The Jackson Service League's Annual Thrift Sale will begin at 7 a.m. at Jackson Fairgrounds Park.
September 28
Weed/Seed After School Tutoring Starts Monday, Sept. 28th at the Weed/Seed Learning Lab, Weed/Seed Safehaven 96 O'Neal Street. Tutoring will be Monday - Thursday from 3 until 6:30 p.m. For more information contact: Andrette Newsom at (731) 425-8688.
September 30
The Jackson-Madison County Library is sponsoring its first "One Community, One Book" effort in September. Thursday, Sept. 30th at 6:30 Steve Bowers, host of DAYBREAK and PRIMETIME DRIVE on News-Talk 101.5 FM, will present a review of the book and then lead the discussion. Communities all over the country are participating in citywide book clubs, with the idea of getting you and all your friends to read the same book and then share your thoughts about the book. You may bring a sack lunch. The library will provide beverages.
September 30
Business After Hours sponsored by BNI (Business Network Int'l) will be at Premier Place on North Highland from 5 – 7 p.m. This will include a mini-expo with 25+ companies. For more information contact Dan Patterson at 217-1731.
