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The Firefighters Freedom Festival is back and ready to light up the sky!  Join Madison County’s favorite Independence Day celebration with food trucks, live music, family-friendly games, fire safety demos, and a stunning professional fireworks show—all organized by the Madison County Fire Department. Celebrate safely, proudly, and together this July 4th!
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Jul 04
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Firefighters Freedom Festival

The Firefighters Freedom Festival is back and ready to light up the sky!

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The Jackson Rockabillys take on the O'Fallon Hoots at 7:00 PM.  Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!
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Jul 04
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Jul 06
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. O'Fallon Hoots

The Jackson Rockabillys take on the O'Fallon Hoots at 7:00 PM. Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!

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The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Marion Thrillbillies at 7:00 PM.  Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!
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Jul 09
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Jul 10
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Marion Thrillbillies

The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Marion Thrillbillies at 7:00 PM. Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!

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Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s Amphitheater at the Market (AMP).  Located in the heart of Jackson behind the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market and within walking distance of the Jackson Walk, the AMP kicks off Friday, April 25, 2025. Eleven Free performances are planned for the eleventh se
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Jul 11
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Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series at the AMP: Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces

Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s

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The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Marion Thrillbillies.  Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!
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Jul 13
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Marion Thrillbillies

The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Marion Thrillbillies. Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!

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The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at 7:00 PM.  Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!
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Jul 18
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Jul 19
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp

The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at 7:00 PM. Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!

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Don’t miss the 2025 Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer and Miss Iris Tennessee Teen Pageant, where the new queens will be crowned!  Tickets will be available for purchase at the door— mark your calendars for this exciting event!
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Jul 19
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Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer Pageant & Iris Teen 2025

Don’t miss the 2025 Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer and Miss Iris Tennessee Teen Pageant, where the new queens will be crowned!

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The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Cape Catfish.  Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!
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Jul 20
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish

The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Cape Catfish. Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!

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Mark your calendars for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant & Night 1 of the preliminary competition. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.  A nonprofit organization based in Jackson, Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is a statewide, service-oriented scholarship program seeking to empower young women through education and opportunity. One of the top providers of scholarships for young women in Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is also the #1 economic driver for the City o
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Jul 23
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Miss Tennessee Volunteer: Preliminary Night 1

Mark your calendars for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant & Night 1 of the preliminary competition. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.

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Mark your calendars for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant & Night 2 of the preliminary competition at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.  A nonprofit organization based in Jackson, Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is a statewide, service-oriented scholarship program seeking to empower young women through education and opportunity. One of the top providers of scholarships for young women in Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is also the
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Jul 24
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Miss Tennessee Volunteer: Preliminary Night 2

Mark your calendars for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant & Night 2 of the preliminary competition at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.

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Mark your calendars for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant & Night 3 of the preliminary competition at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.  A nonprofit organization based in Jackson, Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is a statewide, service-oriented scholarship program seeking to empower young women through education and opportunity. One of the top providers of scholarships for young women in Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is also the
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Jul 25
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Miss Tennessee Volunteer: Preliminary Night 3

Mark your calendars for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant & Night 3 of the preliminary competition at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.

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Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s Amphitheater at the Market (AMP).  Located in the heart of Jackson behind the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market and within walking distance of the Jackson Walk, the AMP kicks off Friday, April 25, 2025. Eleven Free performances are planned for the eleventh se
Concerts
Jul 25
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Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series at the AMP: Jimmy Church Band

Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s

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The Jackson Rockabillys are excited to announce that renowned hip-hop artist Yung Gravy will be performing live at Jackson Rockabilly Stadium!  Yung Gravy, also known as Matthew Hauri, hails from Rochester, Minnesota. He burst onto the music scene in 2016 and has since released several successful albums and EPs. Drawing from a diverse array of influences, Yung Gravy seamlessly mixes modern hip-hop with classic samples from the '50s and '60s, creating a sound that is both fresh and nostalgic.  Local favorite
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Jul 26
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Yung Gravy at Rockabillys Stadium

The Jackson Rockabillys are excited to announce that renowned hip-hop artist Yung Gravy will be performing live at Jackson Rockabilly Stadium!

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Mark your calendars for the final night of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant, where Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025 will crown her successor. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.  A nonprofit organization based in Jackson, Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is a statewide, service-oriented scholarship program seeking to empower young women through education and opportunity. One of the top providers of scholarships for young women in Tennessee, Miss Tennessee Volunteer is al
Explore Tennessee
Jul 26
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Miss Tennessee Volunteer: Finals & Crowning

Mark your calendars for the final night of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant, where Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025 will crown her successor. The pageant will begin at 7:00 p.m., and doors will open at 6:00 pm.

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The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Cape Catfish.  Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!
Sports
Jul 29
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish

The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Cape Catfish. Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!

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The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Marion Thrillbillies at 7:00 PM.  Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!
Sports
Jul 30
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Jul 31
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Marion Thrillbillies

The Jackson Rockabillys take on the Marion Thrillbillies at 7:00 PM. Get your gear on and come show support for Jackson's hometown team!

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Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s Amphitheater at the Market (AMP).  Located in the heart of Jackson behind the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market and within walking distance of the Jackson Walk, the AMP kicks off Friday, April 25, 2025. Eleven Free performances are planned for the eleventh se
Concerts
Aug 08
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Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series at the AMP: King Beez

Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s

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Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s Amphitheater at the Market (AMP).  Located in the heart of Jackson behind the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market and within walking distance of the Jackson Walk, the AMP kicks off Friday, April 25, 2025. Eleven Free performances are planned for the eleventh se
Concerts
Aug 22
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Delta Faucet Summer Concert Series at the AMP: Bryan Moffitt

Do you hear it? Only the music of Jackson and West Tennessee could connect Memphis’ Beale Street and Nashville’s Music Row. Join us as we celebrate the rich musical legacy of our region with the 2025 season of Jackson’s Award Winning music venue Jackson‘s

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Get ready to hit the field! The FREE Fall Kick-Off (AA/Open) Division teams and is the perfect way to start the fall baseball season.  Hosted by USSSA Baseball, this event offers competitive play and great sportsmanship.
Sports
Aug 22
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Aug 24
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FREE Fall Kick-Off (AA/Open)

Get ready to hit the field! The FREE Fall Kick-Off (AA/Open) Division teams and is the perfect way to start the fall baseball season.

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Bring your R/C flyers and prepare for an exhilarating day of aerial fun!
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Mindfield Meeet Up 6.0

MindField 6.0 is a free event! Bring your R/C flyers and prepare for an exhilarating day of aerial fun! You don't need to own a drone to appreciate the skill of pilots as they navigate through the steel sculpture.

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