Issue 119 - Aug 15, 2007

From Your Director ...

With the temperatures soaring into the 100s, who would think that people would want to flock downtown?  However, the International Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame successfully hosted their annual Music Festival last weekend.  Hundreds of people came from all over the world to listen to the music that was inspired by Carl Perkins, right here in Jackson, Tennessee.

The festival began with a kick-off from the Tennessee Commissioner of Tourism, Susan Whitaker.  Attendees were also greeted by City Mayor Jerry Gist and Representatives Jimmy Eldridge and Steve McDaniel.  However, the biggest welcome came from Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame founder, Henry Harrison who proudly revealed the new, outdoor stage and mural.  The weekend was filled with music and dancing regardless of the temperatures.  A big thank you to all the volunteers and the Rock-A-Billy Hall of Fame for helping downtown Jackson shine!

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

“On Safari” 17th Annual Women’s Health Conference

Jackson is proud to host the Women’s Health Conference brought to you by the Women and Children’s Center and The Jackson Sun.  Pack your sense of adventure for a journey deep into the wild as this safari is designed to renew your body, mind, and spirit. Tickets for the entire conference beginning at 12:30 p.m. are already sold out, but there are still a few tickets available to visit the vendor booths after 3:00 p.m., enjoy dinner at 6:00 p.m. and listen to nationally-known speaker, Mary Marcdante at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 16, 2007
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 S. Highland Ave.
12:30-8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25

For more information, contact West Tennessee Healthcare at 660-7364

Circles of Hope Telethon                     

The Circles of Hope Telethon benefits the Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. 

The public is welcome to attend or tune in to WBBJ TV/ABC 7 for live coverage.

To make a pledge call 422.4453 or to volunteer call 668.4000. 

Sunday, August 19, 2007
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 S. Highland Ave.
1:00-10:00 p.m.

For more information, contact the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse at 668.4000.

Crime Task Force Meeting

The Crime Task Force aims to address issues in order to formulate recommendations that will be presented at a crime summit later this year.

The meeting is open to the public and will examine law enforcement in Jackson and Madison County. Task Force members will listen to residents' comments during a portion of the meeting.

Monday, August 20, 2007
City Hall
101 East Main Street
3:00 PM

For more information, contact City Hall at 425.8210.

“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, “Butterfly Gardening,” presented by Master Gardener, Ann Phillips. Guests may bring a brown bag lunch and the library will provide beverages.

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Admission is Free

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