Issue 125 - September 26, 2007

From Your Director ...

Jackson Union Sculpture Tour — Union University and the City of Jackson come together once again this fall to showcase five outdoor sculptures throughout beautiful, downtown Jackson. The 2007-2008 Jackson Union Sculpture Tour installation began Monday, September 24, 2007. This contemporary public display adds to the vibrant and energetic ambiance of downtown Jackson. Guests are welcome to attend any of the following installations and/or the opening reception as artists, collectors and the public experience and honor the visual arts in Jackson.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007: Mike Roig sculpture will be installed at the West Tennessee Farmer’s Market, 91 New Market St. at 7:00 a.m.

Thursday, September, 27, 2007: Jim Collins sculpture will be installed at the West Tennessee Farmer’s Market, 91 New Market St. at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, September, 27, 2007: Jim Collins sculpture will be installed at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 S. Highland Ave. at 2:30 a.m.

Thursday, September, 27, 2007: Jackson Union Sculpture Tour Reception at the Carnegie Center, 305 E. College St. at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, contact the Jackson Union Sculpture Tour at 661.5223

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

Fabulous Friday

Come on Downtown and join us for a great evening of food, fun, and entertainment.

Check the events schedule below for the participating businesses or to visit our website for more information click here.

Women in Business Luncheon

Join The Chamber for a fabulous lunch, great prizes and lots of fun!  Shelia Griggs, with Ladies Who Launch will be the featured speaker.  The Chamber is excited to offer this opportunity for Women in Business to network with others outside their regular business circle. 
The program is sponsored by First South Bank, Bebe's Paige Too, Clare Hickey, The Women's Journal, and Consigning Women.

Thursday, September 27, 2007
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce 
197 Auditorium St.
11:30 a.m.
$20/Chamber members, $30/non-members

For more information or to make reservations, contact Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce at 423.2200.

Friday, September 28th
Downtown Jackson
from 7:00 pm

For more information call 427.7573

Taste of Home Cooking School

“Great Gatherings” is a demonstration of recipes that are great for families, parties and holiday gatherings.  Culinary specialists give step by step instructions with cooking tips and kitchen shortcuts.  Each guest receives a promotional gift bag, containing the Taste of Home Cooking School Cookbook magazine. Attendees also receive a registration card that provides everyone an opportunity to win special door prize drawings.

Thursday, September 27, 2007
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 S. Highland Ave.
6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $13

For more information, contact Thomas Media at 427-9616.  To purchase your tickets, contact the Jackson Centre Box Office 425.8587.

Rodney Crowell’s “Trailer Trash in Your Living Room”

Whether you are from the south or a transplant, you should enjoy this one-of-a-kind blend of music, stories and verse, celebrating life in the south.  Legendary singer-songwriter, Rodney Crowell will perform with Opry regular, Elizabeth Cook and poet, Minton Sparks for a unique evening of entertainment.

Thursday, September 27, 2007
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street
7:00 p.m.
Tickets:  $25 and $35
For more information, contact the Jackson Centre Box Office at 425-8587.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Do your part in protecting the environment by bringing harmful household wastes to the collection site.
Sponsored by the City of Jackson Stormwater Management, Jackson-Madison County Health Department, Keep Jackson Beautiful and Jackson Energy Authority. Collection is provided by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Saturday, September 29, 2007
Jackson Fairgrounds Park
800 South Highland Avenue
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
For more information, contact the Jackson-Madison County Health Department at 423.3030 ext. 62008.

Runway For A Cure


Don’t miss this annual event benefiting the American Cancer Society.  The VIP Party kicks off the evening with a silent auction at 5:30 p.m.  Doors open for everyone at 6:30 p.m. and the Fashion show and silent auction begin at 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Carl Perkins Civic Center
400 S. Highland Ave.
6:30 p.m.
General Admission $25
VIP Party $100

For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at 664.1084.