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Issue 110 - June 13, 2007

From Your Director ...

It is with great enthusiasm that I take this opportunity to express my thoughts for the first time in my new role as Executive Director of the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. As I embark upon this journey, I join an amazing group of people who strive to build a stronger, more viable downtown. I sincerely thank Mary Bearden, who has built a solid framework for the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation's future, and I look forward to building upon it.

I have a passion for connecting people, ideas and opportunities and I am excited about the new possibilities that will be created. This is an exciting time to lead the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation and to continue to demonstrate the value that it provides to Downtown Jackson. I invite you to explore Downtown Jackson and observe the transformation that is taking place. And, look for more exciting things to come from the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation.

Welcome to the future of Downtown Jackson ... one we can invent together!


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'Touch A Truck!' Day

Attention children of all ages... Come see, touch and learn about all the neat trucks, vehicles and big machines you see around town everyday, but never get to explore or sit in. There will be police cars, an ambulance, fire trucks, tow trucks, utility trucks, tractors, limousines, helicopters, games and much more.

Wednesday, June 13
Jackson Fairgrounds Park
9:00 AM – 12 Noon
Admission: $1 per child

For more information call Bridgett Parham at 425.8398.


"Tuesdays With a Gardener"

The Madison County Master Gardeners will continue their nine month gardening seminar series at the Jackson-Madison County Library.

Nature lovers are invited to attend this month’s program called, “Backyard Wildlife Habitat.” Must bring a brown bag lunch, but drinks will be provided.

Tuesday, June 19th
Jackson-Madison County Library
11:30 AM
Admission is Free

For more information, call the Jackson-Madison County Library at 425.8600.

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Downtown Calendar of Events

Time
       Event/Fee


Location


 
 Wednesday, June 13th
 
2:00 pm
Learn to Line Dance
with Linda McGee
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600
9:00 am
'Touch A Truck!' Day
Jackson Fairgrounds Park
800 South Highland Avenue
425.8398
 Thursday, June 14th
 
 Friday, June 15th
 
10:30 am
Pre School Story Time
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600

7:30 pm

Harmons Creek Band
Performing Live
International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame
105 North Church Street
427.6262
9:00 pm
Carol Plunk
Performing Live!
Downtown Tavern
208 North Liberty Street
424.1995
9:00 pm
Denise LaSalle's Blue Room
Blues and Oldies
Wolfe Enterprise Center
438 East Main Street
265.9800
 Saturday, June 16th
 
9:00 pm
Alyson Gilbert & Wes Henley
Performing Live!
Downtown Tavern
208 North Liberty Street
424.1995
9:00 pm
Denise LaSalle's Blue Room
Blues and Oldies
Wolfe Enterprise Center
438 East Main Street
265.9800
 Sunday, June 17th
 

 

 Monday, June 18th
 
10:00 am
Summer Art Camps (8-12 yrs. old) hosted by Dana Brooks Begins Today
Main Street Art Studios
314 East Main Street
225.8279
6:00 pm
Find Your Space at the Library
Creative Writing Workshop
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600
 Tuesday, June 19th
 
10:30 am
Preschool Story Time
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600
11:00 am
2 Rare Gems Ribbon Cutting
Art Under A Hot Tin Roof
114 East Lafayette Street
427.2772
11:30 am
Tuesdays with a Gardener Series
Master Gardener Darlene Tanner presents
Backyard Wildlife Habitat."
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600
6:30 pm
African American Literature Book Club
Things your mother told you
that you ignored - or not
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600
8:00 pm
Open Stage
Play and Sing - 15 minute sessions or Just Come and Enjoy.
Downtown Tavern
208 North Liberty Street
424.1995

June Displays 

9:00 am
to
4:30 pm
Favorite Pieces of Art
The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 E. Main Street
425.8396
9:00 am
to
4:30 pm
Joyce Swiateck's
Art Display
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 E. Lafayette Street
425.8600
9:00 am
to
4:30 pm

Julia Paschall's
Kangaroos Display

Jackson-Madison County Library
433 E. Lafayette Street
425.8600
9:00 am
to
4:30 pm
Randy Burns
Ehxibit of Paintings
The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 E. Main Street
425.8396
 
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2007 Jackson Downtown Development Corporation Supporters
Investors
Platinum
Bancorp South - Gary Grisham
Jackson Energy Authority - Steve Raper
Regions Bank - James Dusenberry, III
Gold
Tennergy Corporation - Mechele Williams
Silver
Bronze
Aeneas Internet and Telephone - Jonathan Harlan
Bank of Jackson (The)
- Harbert Alexander, Jr.
First South Bank - Ed Woodside
Frankland Carriage Company - Donna Frankland
Hart Freeland Roberts, Inc. - Sammy West

Lane College - Wesley Cornelious McClure
Patriot Equity Credit Union - Fara Hall
Contributing
Byrd & Byrd PLLC - Charles Byrd
Cash Today Pawn - Todd Krasner
City Place - Harbert Alexander, Sr.
Concrete Plant Loft Apartments - Frank McMeen
DCA-DCPR - Seth Chandler
Downtown Vision Center - Dr. Bill Malec
Horton & Associates - Laurie Horton
First United Methodist Church - Rev. Ted Leach
HCB Corporation - Hal Crocker
Holmes, Rich & Sigler - Jack H. Holmes
Jackson State Community College - Dr. Bruce Blanding
Lambuth University - Dr. Fred Zuker
Main Street Publishing - dn English
Moore Studio - Mitch Carter
New Southern Apartments - Alan Reese
Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits - Andrew Agnew
The Neely House - Artopia - Alicia McEarl
WNWS 101.5 - Harrell Carter
Friends

Art Under a Hot Tin Roof - Kat Semrau
Baker's Rack - Elaine West
Birdsong Resort - Bob Keast
City Florist - Kemp Reed & Mickey Granger
Discovery Museum - Pat Mingledorff
Dugger Printed Business Products Inc. - Ed Dugger
EMA Co., Inc. - Jim Nauert
Forever Communications - Verla Price

George T. Tubb, Architect - George T. Tubb
Highland Place Bed & Breakfast - Bill & Cynthia Pflaum
Jackson Boat, Sport and RV Show - Bob Keast
Land Office - Norwood Jones
Marguerite's Fine Art- Alicia McEarl
Nell Huntspon Flower Box - Nell Huntspon
Nelson and Thornton Associates - Randy Nelson
Shops of the Painted Lady - Kat Semrau
TEC Environmental Laboratories, Inc. - Olivia White
Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee - Mary Beth Hopper
WKNO TV/FM - Vicki Sampietro
Younger & Associates - Sharon Younger

 


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