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14Events this week
1Free things to do
76New spots
94New stories

● Checked Monday, October 19, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Jackson

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

ASL Social Hour

Tuesday 11am · Jackson-Madison County Library

CWTAR Trunk or Treat

Tuesday 5:30pm · Central West Tennessee Association of REALTORS® · Free

Sip & Paint

Wednesday 6pm · Jackson

Kickin’ It For A Cause St. Jude Blowout

Wednesday 8pm · Jackson

Dancing with the Stars

Thursday 6pm · Jackson Fairgrounds Park

New in Jackson

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Anointed Flowers & Gifts

Shopping

Blooms that mean it: Anointed Flowers & Gifts turns the everyday into a little event with garden-inspired arrangements, thoughtful Designer’s Choice picks, and wedding florals that actually feel personal.

anointedflower.com ↗

Experience Salon

Beauty

Quiet glow-up time: Experience Salon is a cozy salon suite with a room with a view and an experienced stylist who actually listens.

experiencegreathair.com ↗

Northpark Studio of the Arts

Arts & Culture

Start a new groove: Finally tackling that song you hum or getting your kiddo into something more melodic than tablet noises, Northpark Studio of the Arts offers lessons for all ages, from Kiddie Keys for ages 3 and 4 to adult lessons.

northparkstudio.com ↗

Jackson’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Jackson’s best →

Most read in Jackson

The five stories Jackson readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Tennessee Radio Host Films 'Amazing' UFO Sighting: 'It Just Started Fading In And Out'

    Tennessee radio host Mickey Utley filmed an "amazing" UFO sighting from his back porch in Haywood County, north of Brownsville, when he spotted an unidentified flying object in the sky.

    Full story at brobible.com ↗

  2. JPD investigates concerning screenshots involving an officer

    The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is investigating concerning screenshots involving an officer posted on Facebook.

    Full story at wbbjtv.com ↗

  3. Beyond the candidates: Three proposed constitutional amendments on Tenn. ballots

    Early voting has begun in Tennessee ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

    Full story at newschannel5.com ↗

  4. Prysmian Group plans new $100 Million expansion project in Jackson, Tennessee - intelligence360

    Prysmian Group is planning a $100 Million expansion project in Jackson, Tennessee, creating 100 new jobs.

    Full story at intelligence360.news ↗

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