"Film is an art I think we take for granted, but it’s more than just entertaining. It can be healing and joyful for both the filmmaker and the viewer. For me, there is just something about when the lights go down in the theater, no one else but you and the screen. Who you are is acceptable here no matter what.”
Read More“When I got crowned, I stood there for the longest,” Mindy Pettigrew said, “I didn't believe it, to be honest. I thought I was still dreaming. The whole night was a dream. It was amazing.”
Mindy Pettigrew is Miss Juneteenth Jackson 2023. She wears her crown proudly. Her smile shines brightly. And her words are well beyond her 16 years.
Read MoreThe Greater Jackson Chamber has a long history of promoting economic growth and stability in the Jackson-Madison County area. With a diverse and talented staff, a board of directors, dedicated volunteers, and over 1,000 business members, the chamber is committed to developing and maintaining an economic climate that creates and retains jobs and enhances the quality of life for all citizens of Jackson-Madison County and West Tennessee.
Read MoreIsmael and Angelica want the Jackson community to know that they are here to serve and build community. Their bakery is not just about selling bread; it's about breaking bread and building friendships, creating a sense of home for everyone who walks through their doors. They believe it's important to pass down their traditions to their children so that their culture continues to thrive.
Read MoreAs our city has grown, there has been a sort of migration of international families and individuals to Jackson. Of these different people who have ventured overseas to temporarily build a life here, the Japanese community in Jackson is one group that has seen significant growth in the past decade. This growth has flowered into a thriving community that is impacting the landscape, growth, and development of Jackson, Tennessee, and can teach our city valuable lessons about both place and culture.
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