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7Events this week
86New spots
93New stories

● Checked Friday, September 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Jackson

Four picks from this week's calendar. See all 7 events, day by day →

Flesh and Blood Armory

Saturday 2pm · Canada's Collectible Games

15th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic

Tuesday 7am · Bent Tree Golf Club

Book Club for Adults

Thursday 5:15pm · Chester County Library

Ford Takeover 2026

Friday 9am · Jackson Rockabilly Stadium

New in Jackson

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

Garner Blue Shop

Shopping

Handmade indigo finds: Garner Blue Shop is Jackson’s go-to for naturally indigo-dyed scarves, tees, and home goods made in-house, plus a sharp mix of handmade gifts from local and indie makers.

garnerblue.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 ↗

South of New York Salon & Spa

Beauty

Fresh cut, calmer you: When your roots need rescuing and your shoulders need to unclench, South of New York Salon & Spa is the Jackson go-to for haircolor, extensions, and skin care that puts relaxation first.

southofnewyorksalon.com ↗

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Most read in Jackson

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

  1. 15-year-old, 22-year-old charged in Humboldt shooting on Aug. 16

    The Humboldt Police Department has charged two individuals, 15-year-old male and 22-year old Quandurius Campbell, in relation to a shooting that occurred on August 16.

    Full story at wbbjtv.com ↗

  2. Tennesseans to vote on three constitutional amendments in November

    Tennesseans will vote on three new constitutional amendments in the November midterms, including new leaders and new constitutional leaders, according to Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett.

    Full story at local3news.com ↗

  3. Jackson business reopens after two-week closure to grieve slain employee

    Ridgecrest Cellars in Jackson, Mississippi, is reopening after a two-week closure to grieve the loss of an employee, Suresh Patel, who was shot and killed.

    Full story at nbc39.com ↗

  4. Tennessee opens seedling orders Sept. 1

    The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry will open seedling orders from its East Tennessee Nursery on Sept.

    Full story at mcobserver.news ↗

  5. Tennessee Tourism Brings in Record $32.5 Billion in Visitor Spending

    Tennessee's tourism industry saw a record-breaking year in 2025, with visitor spending reaching $32.5 billion and nearly doubling the national average.

    Full story at williamsonsource.com ↗

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