Jackson Downtown: Issue 71, September 13, 2006

Jackson Downtown Development Corporation (JDDC) Board of Directors voted to forgo the previously held September event, Main Street Music/Music on the Green held at noon on Fridays in September in past years. This year we are hosting "Rally in the Alley" on Thursday, September 14th and 28th, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The South Court Alley behind the Dixie Castle off Church Street and Liberty Street will be blocked off for the event where cold beverages, food and live music will be available.

JDDC, Pringles/P&G, Camp's Market, and Horton & Associates are sponsors for the event on the 14th. JDDC; Aeneas Internet; Askew, Hargraves, Harcourt and Associates, Inc.; and Horton & Associates are sponsors for the event on the 28th.

On the 14th you'll smell the hot dogs cooking, cold drinks, and the band Flashback will be playing. On the 28th Askew, Hargraves, Harcourt and Associates, Inc. will be preparing and serving their award winning barbeque sandwiches. The Joseph McKinney Band will perform for your listening pleasure.

You sure won't want to miss these two special evenings. Stop by after work, meet friends and colleagues for a couple of hours of fun, food. and music.

JEA Announces Opportunity to Visit Country Music Television Mobile Unit

During the West Tennessee State Fair, the Country Music Television (CMT) Cross Country Mobile will be on hand to offer visitors the opportunity to walk the red carpet, take personal photos with life size cutouts, sing karaoke, and see artists memorabilia. You can have your photo taken and placed on an official CMT magazine cover. On Tuesday the 12th through Thursday the 14th from 5:00 to 10:00 pm nightly you can possibly win a dinner for two courtesy of JEA. Winners will be chosen and announced on "6 in the City" on September 19th at 9:00 pm. For more information you can call JEA at 422.7500.

Library to have Movie Showing

On Saturday, September 16th at 2:00 pm the Jackson-Madison County Library, in the Library Program Center, 433 East Lafayette Street, will be showing the ever popular movie classic, "The Yearling".

You won't want to miss this opportunity to see the 1946 film starring Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman.

For more information you can call the Library at 425.8600.

Lipizzaner Stallions to perform on the 17th

White Stallion Productions present the world famous Lipizzaner Stallions Show on Sunday, September 17th with two shows: 2:00 and 6:00 pm at the Oman Arena, 179 Lane Avenue. This will be a special equestrian treat.

Don't miss the dancing white stallions and their "Airs Above the ground" show.

Tickets are on sale through the Jackson Centre Box Office. For more information you can call 425.8587.

JUST Announces Sculpture Installation Times and Locations

The Jackson Union Sculpture Tour (JUST) has announced the dates, times, and locations for the 2006-2007 installations.
They are as follows:
9-14 Wayne Trapp, "Up and Over"
        8:00 am at the Federal Building.
9-18 Stephanie Sailor, "Gradual Beginnings II"
        8:00 am at the Library
9-18 Brett Hunter, "Blinders"
        9:00 am at The Ned
9-22 Carl Billingsley, "Doppleganger"
        9:00 am at the Farmers Market
And don't forget the Special "Tour Reception" will be on the 22nd at 7:00 pm at The Carnegie, 305 East College. Come support these special art opportunities.

St. Luke's to Hold Dedication Celebration

The Weekend of September 16th and 17th are very special to the St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 309 East Baltimore Street. It has been 3 1/2 years since the tornado, and the dedication and re-birth of this majestic church structure is something all of Jackson should be proud of and want to see. Starting at 3:00 pm on the 16th, members will be conducting tours. At 5:00 pm the Brass Roots Jazz Quartet will return for an encore jazz vespers service followed by a reception in the parish hall.

On Sunday the 27th at 10:30 am a service of Eucharist with Rt. Rev. Don Johnson, Celebrant will conduct the dedication for the new nave, followed by a reception at noon.

For more information you can call the church at 423.3688.

2006 West Tennessee State Fair

September 12th - 17th

Downtown Calendar of Events
Time	Event/Fee	Location

	Wednesday, September 13th
Noon-1:00pm	Intermediate Line Dancing Classes $5.00	International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame 105 North Church Street 427.6262
10:00am-Noon	Adult Art Class	Marguerite's 124 East Baltimore 427.3006
5:00pm	West Tennessee State Fair "$1.00 Ride Night"	Fairgrounds Park 800 South Highland
	Thursday, September 14th
11:00am and 1:00 pm	Tearoom Luncheon (Reservation Required)	The Painted Lady 415 East Lafayette 427.2000
Noon-1:00pm	Beginner's Line Dancing Classes $5.00	International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame 105 North Church Street 427.6262
3:00-4:00pm	The Jackson Story League presents Storytelling	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 East Lafayette Street 668.5695
3:30-5:30pm	Child Art Lessons	Marguerite's 124 East Baltimore 427.3006
5:00pm	West Tennessee State Fair "Armband Special"	Fairgrounds Park 800 South Highland
5:00-7:00pm	"Rally in the Alley"	Behind Dixie Castle Restaurant East Court Alley Between Church and Liberty 427.7573
6:00-9:00pm	Adult Pottery Lessons	Marguerite's 124 East Baltimore 427.3006
	Friday, September 15th
10:00am	Preschool Story Time	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
5:00pm	West Tennessee State Fair "Midnight Madness"	Fairgrounds Park 800 South Highland
7:30-9:30pm	Dance to the Oldies featuring "Tony Austin, Frank Conjiardo, Gary Dixon, Perry Pulliam, William West, and many others " $5.00	The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc. 105 North Church Street 427.6262
	Saturday, September 16th
8:00am-2:00pm	West Tennessee Health Fair	Civic Center 400 South Highland 425.6751
1:00pm	West Tennessee State Fair "WBBJ Senior Citizen Day"	Fairgrounds Park 800 South Highland
1:00-4:00pm	Adult Pottery Lessons	Marguerite's 124 East Baltimore 427.3006
2:00pm	Movie Showing "The Yearling"	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 East Lafayette 425.8600
3:00pm (Tours) 5:pm (Service)	Jazz Vesper Service and Tours	St. Luke's Episcopal Church 309 East Baltimore 423.3688
	Sunday, September 17th
1:00pm	West Tennessee State Fair "Armband Special "	Fairgrounds Park 800 South Highland
10:30am (Service) Noon (Dedication)	Dedication Service Reception	St. Luke's Episcopal Church 309 East Baltimore 423.3688
2:00pm and 6:00pm	White Stallion Productions Presents Lipizzaner Stallions "Airs Above the Ground"	Oman Arena 179 Lane Avenue 425.8587
	Monday, September 18th
6:00-7:30pm	Intermediate and Advanced Line Dancing Lessons $4.00	International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame 105 North Church Street 427.6262
	Tuesday, September 19th
10:00am	Preschool Story Time	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
7:30-8:30pm	Couples Class $30 each for Six Weeks	International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame 105 North Church Street 427.6262
8:00pm	Open Stage Play and Sing - 15 minute sessions Or Just Come and enjoy.	Downtown Tavern 208 North Liberty Street 424-1995
	Wednesday, September 20th
Noon-1:00pm	Intermediate Line Dancing Classes $5.00	International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame 105 North Church Street 427.6262
September Displays
9:00am-4:30pm	"Landscape Photography" Lendon Noe's - Harris Creek Paintings by William Gay	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm	One Man Show By Ardie King	The Ned 314 E. Main Street 425.8396
Monday-Friday	Jackson Artists Association Fall Show	The Ned 314 E. Main Street 425.8396

2006 Jackson Downtown Development Corporation Supporters
Investors	The City of Jackson The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Madison County
Platinum	Bancorp South - Gary Grisham Crocker Construction Co, Inc. - Hal Crocker Jackson Energy Authority - Susan Cook John Allen Company - John Allen Regions Bank - James Dusenberry, III
Gold	Tennergy Corporation - Nancy Nanney
Silver	First Bank - Curtis Mansfield Garrett Plumbing & Air Conditioning Co - Charlie Garrett Gary A. Taylor Investment Company - Gary A. Taylor TLM Associates, Inc. - Dennis Henderson Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell P.L.C. - Dale Conder
Bronze	The Bank of Jackson - Harbert Alexander, Jr. First South Bank - Ed Woodside Frankland Carriage Company - Donna Frankland Furniture World Superstore - Dan and Leeanne Gates Hart Freeland Roberts, Inc. - Sammy West Patriot Equity Credit Union - Patsy Brockenbrough
Contributing	Aeneas Internet and Telephone - Jonathan Harlan Art Under a Hot Tin Roof - Kat Semrau Byrd & Byrd PLLC - Charles Byrd Cash Today Pawn - Todd Krasner Concrete Products - Roger McGee Concrete Plant Loft Apartments - Frank McMeen David Horton & Associates - Laurie Horton Downtown Vision Center - Dr. Bill Malec First United Methodist Church - Rev. Ted Leach HCB Corporation- Hal Crocker Holmes, Rich & Sigler - Jack H. Holmes, Esq. Jackson State Community College - Dr. Bruce Blanding Lambuth University - Dr. Fred Zuker Main Street Publishing - dn English New Southern Apartments - Alan Reese Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits - Andrew Agnew
Patrons	Mr. & Mrs. Harbert Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Gary Grisham
Friends	Baker's Rack - Elaine West Birdsong Resort - Bob Keast Blades Barber Salon - Sheri Isbell City Florist - Kemp Reed & Mickey Granger The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art - Rachel Dickson Discovery Museum - Pat Mingledorff Dixie Castle - Mark Hudgens Ema Co., Inc. - Jim Nauert Highland Place Bed & Breakfast - Bill & Cynthia Pflaum Jackson Boat, Sport and RV Show - Bob Keast le Diva's - Mary H. Yopp Marguerite's- Alicia McEarl Nelson and Thornton Associates - Randy Nelson Printed Business Products - Ed Dugger 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

This publication is written by Mary Bearden and published by June Patterson. If you have comments, questions, calendar of events items, would like to be added to our mailing list, or become a member of JDDC email JDDC@cityofjackson.net or call 427.7573.

Newsletter History

hit counter