Posts tagged Darren Lykes
Connecting to Change

Professional photographer Darren Lykes is driving change in Jackson through a surprising but powerful  avenue — connection. 

Darren’s involvement in the community is far-reaching. As both an event producer and leader, he was one of the founders of The STAR Center’s “Dancing with the Stars,” producer of Lane College Founder’s Day scholarship luncheon each spring, and chairperson of Jackson TN Pride – Pride in the Park and Pride After Dark. He serves on the board of the Ned, the Miss Tennessee Volunteer and Miss Volunteer America programs, as well as the Community Foundation of West Tennessee. 

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StoriesGuest UserVol 9. Issue 1, Jackson Pride, Photography, Darren Lykes, Made in Jackson
Drinks, Dogs, & Dreams
Drinks, Dogs, & Dreams

Entrepreneurs are sometimes the kind of people who come up with an idea and ruthlessly execute it. Others stumble into businesses ownership when their hobbies or passions lead them down a winding path of challenges and unexpected joys. Walt and Michelle James, the new owners of the Downtown Tavern, fall into the latter category. They are a pair of charitable entrepreneurs who were flung into the revitalization of downtown Jackson.

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StoriesCourtney SearcyJackson TN, Tennessee, Our Jackson Home: The Magazine, Courtney Searcy, Darren Lykes, Katie Howerton, entrepreneur, local, local business, local restaurant, local music, music, Downtown Tavern, downtown Jackson, Downtown Dogs Group, dogs, animals, pets, Walt James, Michelle James, business, rescue, non-profit, fundraiser, Bone Appétit, West Tennessee Farmers' Market, charity, nonprofit, barbecue, food, drink, alcohol, bar, family, marriage, Matt Altobel, Matt Altobell, JDDC, Jackson Downtown Development Coorporation, entertainment, Molly Parker, buildings, architecture, live music, concert, open mic, culture, community, Vol. 2 Issue 3, A Night of Storytelling, A Night of Storytelling Fall 2016, Best of 2016, Women's History Month